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Boekel, R.C. (author)
Historically, nanotechnology faces the same challenges that every new, emerging and science-based industry faces. The transfer of viable knowledge from science to market needs to be bridged better. To enhance this transfer, a methodology is designed which integrates engineering design and subject-action-object (SAO) based text mining to find,...
master thesis 2016
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Kandpal, P. (author)
Role of innovation in enhancing the competitiveness and economic development of the organization, society, country and world is important. It thrives on the knowledge which is available in public and private domains. However, it is the ability to acquire, synthesize, utilize, and share and use of knowledge which can aid innovation. This thesis...
master thesis 2015
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Vintila, S. (author)
The thesis looked into sequences of niche strategies within the automotive industry. Using an exploratory multiple-case study research design, three technologies were investigated: dual-clutch transmission (DCT), anti-lock brakes (ABS), and polymer exchange membrane fuel cell vehicle (PEMFCV). The concepts of 'niche strategy' and 'sequence of...
master thesis 2015
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Dekker, N. (author)
This exploratory study aims at finding influences of characteristics on commercialization of results of research and innovation projects funded by the EU. This study will help overcomer the Valley of Death, which is the troublesome transition from research to the subsequent commercialization. This study aims at two themes within FP7-NMP which...
master thesis 2014
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Liaros, P. (author)
Our research is exploring how the computer network technology of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) can benefit an IT service provider. SDN is a novel technology that is capable of managing a whole network based on a single centralized entity. As a result an SDN enabled network becomes more flexible, automatable and programmable to satisfy users’...
master thesis 2014
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Jarabo, O. (author)
Purpose This study aims to explore approaches to stimulate innovation at the case company via current knowledge processes analysis to provide best-fit recommendations. Design/Methodology/Approach The study develops a theoretical overview based on the growing stream on knowledge processes in relation to innovation. The research features a case...
master thesis 2014
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Nobel, A. (author)
Introduction – The principle of shareholder value maximization raises concerns about reduced levels of investment in innovation (Lazonick, 2011a). Since shareholder value maximization entails to maximize profits for the shareholders of corporations, the principle is connected to the allocation of capital in markets. There are concerns about the...
master thesis 2014
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Bouten, R.A. (author)
master thesis 2014
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Yogamaya, N. (author)
Innovation is considered to be the major force in economic growth. However, the processes are extremely complex and characterized with high level of uncertainty. How can we increase our understanding about innovation process? The core of modern thinking about innovation process is to understand what factors shaping and influencing innovation....
master thesis 2014
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Kamalapurkar, A.P. (author)
We propose a new concept called the Company Innovation System in this thesis. Company Innovation System (CIS) is the network of stakeholders in a firm for the generation, adoption and use of innovation within companies. CIS is developed building on three existing state-of-the arts. Josef Schumpeter’s idea that says innovation is a process...
master thesis 2013
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Thapa, P. (author)
Around 4 billion people are currently living below income of $3000 a year, constituting the largest and poorest socio-economic group in the world. This group of people, termed as the Base of the Pyramid (BoP), can be a lucrative market for innovative companies due to its massive size when targeted with innovative products and appropriate...
master thesis 2013
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Fens, A.C.F. (author)
The development of a CSR capability maturity model to assess an organization's CSR performance, based on the actions and expectations that are given by the ISO26000 guideline. The research includes a study to view CSR as an organizational innovation, which has been established theoretically and validated through interviews. The development of...
master thesis 2013
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Schrauwen, N. (author)
The Master's programme Industrial Ecology is jointly organised by Leiden University and Delft University of Technology. The horticulture sector in the Netherlands is facing economic difficulties, which have become more severe since the crisis of 2008. The innovation strategies the growers select to stimulate their organizations, are identified...
master thesis 2012
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Fuchs, M. (author)
In the high-tech food industry the speed and rate at which organizations can introduce products into the market are critical for sustaining competitive advantage and market share. Therefore Company X wants to accelerate its time to market. Based on 7 case studies of recently finished innovation projects in COMPANY X, the relationship between...
master thesis 2012
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Nieuwenhuizen, R.P.J. (author)
The Innovation Challenge is a joint project of Delft University of Technology and the IBM Benelux Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) with the goal of creating a tool for measuring innovation processes in firms. In this research, a framework was developed with six building blocks: Innovation Capacity, Innovation Performance, and Firm Performance,...
master thesis 2011
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Bhullar, H.S. (author)
This paper addresses the importance of realizing Open Innovation for all technology firms like those operating in semiconductor, software and IT industries. It starts by analyzing in detail the concept of Open Innovation and the underlying mechanisms that interplay to enable it in such firms. A framework in the form of a input-output model is...
master thesis 2011
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Reinders, H.J. (author)
Patents are often taken as an indicator to measure innovativeness, because they are a lot easier to obtain than most others. There is a complication though, which is that patents are not a direct measure of innovativeness: the fit between patents and innovativeness is biased by differing propensities to patent. The propensity to patent was...
master thesis 2011
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Simigliani, G.E. (author)
The euro currency is facing a crisis which raises doubts about Euro-trade area survival (Barber, 2010). Among the European Union member states, Southern European countries (including Ireland), currently face a difficult economic situation (Barber, 2010). There is evidence of a large gap between ‘North’ and ‘South’ Europe in terms of trade...
master thesis 2011
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Van der Hall, A. (author)
Research expanding and testing the Innovation Challenge framework. This framework aims to measure innovation activities within companies and link them to firm performance. Methods applied include: literature studies, expert interviews, factor analysis and path analysis. Results have both theoretical and practical implications.
master thesis 2010
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De Jongh Swemer, L.J.F. (author)
Een andere kijk op ontwikkeling en innovatie bij uitvoeringsorganisaties. Niet alleen vanuit de omgeving komen prikkels om te veranderen. Bij het uitvoeren van een publieke taak komen ontwikkeling en innovatie ook van binnenuit. Hier heb ik onderzoek naar gedaan. Ik heb van ruim 500 uitvoeringsorganisaties onderzocht welke taken zij uitvoeren,...
master thesis 2010
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