Effective coordination and the innovation-facilitating role of science parks: the place-based approach with paradoxical outcomes
Date
2023
Authors
Zhu, Y.
Tang, R.
Xing, K.
Editors
Advisors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Type:
Journal article
Citation
Australian Journal of Management, 2023; 48(1):171-195
Statement of Responsibility
Conference Name
Abstract
The place-based regional industrial strategies provide a novel approach to examining the role of science parks in enhancing regional innovation with place-based policies. With qualitative interviews and case analyses, this study investigates how a place-based science park affects innovation activities of technology-focused companies. Our research findings demonstrate paradoxical nature with both positive and negative aspects of firms’ strategies that cope with obstacles such as the lack of funding for R&D and weak policy on IP protection. These obstacles hinder the collaboration on innovation and strengthen the effect of economic uncertainty on companies’ short-term survival orientation. Important implications for both theory and practice are discussed with possible future research directions identified.
School/Discipline
Dissertation Note
Provenance
Description
Access Status
Rights
Copyright 2022 The Author(s)
Access Condition Notes: Accepted manuscript available open access