Establishing Corporate Innovation Communities: A Social Capital Perspective

Author:   Martin Dumbach
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Edition:   2014 ed.
Volume:   9821
ISBN:  

9783658036942


Pages:   275
Publication Date:   18 November 2013
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.

Our Price $175.92 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Establishing Corporate Innovation Communities: A Social Capital Perspective


Add your own review!

Overview

Because of the specific characteristics of innovation communities, social relationships between community members play a pivotal role for performance in such settings. In response, Martin Dumbach takes a social capital perspective and approaches the research question: What are antecedents of social capital in corporate innovation communities? Using both qualitative as well as quantitative methods, the research presented offers interesting insights into the dynamics of the development of community networks. In more detail, the author describes innovation community social capital as a self-reinforcing asset that is affected by antecedents on the individual, the community, and the organizational level. These findings add to the literature on innovation communities and social capital and have important implications for community management.

Full Product Details

Author:   Martin Dumbach
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer Gabler
Edition:   2014 ed.
Volume:   9821
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   3.849kg
ISBN:  

9783658036942


ISBN 10:   365803694
Pages:   275
Publication Date:   18 November 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.

Table of Contents

Theoretical background: Open innovation, communities, and social capital.- Research question: What are antecedents of social capital in corporate innovation communities?.- Methods: Case study and SEM approaches.

Reviews

Author Information

Dr. Martin Dumbach received his PhD in economic sciences from the Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, where he worked as Research Associate for Prof. Dr. Kathrin M. Möslein at the Chair of Information Systems I – Innovation & Value Creation.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

Aorrng

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
Shopping cart
Mailing List