Innovativity of enterprises – barriers and means of their decrease (ex ample of Wielkopolska region) Cover Image

Innowacyjność przedsiębiorstw – bariery i sposoby ich ograniczania (na przykładzie Wielkopolski)
Innovativity of enterprises – barriers and means of their decrease (ex ample of Wielkopolska region)

Author(s): Eulalia Skawińska, Romuald I. Zalewski
Subject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management, Micro-Economics
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Ekonomiczne w Zielonej Górze
Keywords: barriers for innovation; enterprises; cooperation of enterprises and science; competitiveness

Summary/Abstract: In this paper the results of research devoted to barriers for cooperation between enterprises and sciences sector were presented. Such barriers decrease the innovative potential of industry. The questionnaire method has been applied to the sample of over 250 enterprises. The results indicate that the nature of barriers comes from low level of human capital e.g. low commitment, easily entering into relationship, use of information, difficulty in novelty acceptation. The lack of understanding of profits from cooperation is also significant. The hope for improvement lies in declaration of managers concerning: continuing or stimulating innovative activity and support for education, communication and motivation system. This activity will strengthen social capital resources, which in turn will improve relations between industry and science, as well.

  • Issue Year: 1/2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 6-16
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish