DOES LOCATING NEAR THE MAIN URBAN CENTRES INFLUENCE THE INNOVATION AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF KIBS FIRMS?

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2012

Authors

Ferreira, J (Author) Other; Fernandes, C (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: BUSINESS EXCELLENCE CHALLENGES DURING THE ECONOMIC CRISIS, VOL 1

Pages: 201-205

7th International Conference on Business Excellence

Brasov, ROMANIA, OCT 12-13, 2012

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Authenticus ID: P-005-43Q

Abstract (EN): This research seeks to investigate the location impacts on the KIBS innovation exploring the effects of the proximity to major urban centres influence the KIBS Innovation and consequently assess their financial performance. We find that location does hold an influence over KIBS innovation and it is therefore correspondingly relevant to take firm location into consideration and thereby contributing to the literature on innovation. The results of the econometric models estimated demonstrate location is a variable influencing KIBS innovation. The closer the location to the larger urban centres, the greater the innovative capacity and financial performance of this firm type.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5