A Conceptual Framework for Formalization of National Innovation Systems

• Authors: Wojciech Nasierowski
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The concept of National Innovation System (NIS) is explored from the perspective of its propensity for formalization. It is observed that there are problems with formalization (measurement) of NIS and consequently, deficiency in assessment of efficiency of pro-innovative ventures. Based on an overview of the literature, subsystems of NIS are identified and the leading topics within these subsystems are presented. Results of this study are believed to create the platform for formalization of NIS.

Keywords

EN

National Innovation System; formalization; measurement; efficiency

• Publisher: Sciendo
• Journal: Foundations of Management
• Year: 2009
• Volume: 1
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 159-166

Dates

published

2009-01-01

online

2012-03-19

Contributors

author

Wojciech Nasierowski

• Faculty of Business Administration, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3 Canada

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Identifiers

DOI

10.2478/v10238-012-0017-8