Title: On knowledge, networks, social capital and trust in innovation environments

Authors: Eduardo Bueno Campos, Jesus Rodriguez Pomeda

Addresses: Department of IADE and Firm Organization, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Francisco Tomas y Valiente, 5, Madrid 28049, Spain. ' Department of IADE and Firm Organization, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Francisco Tomas y Valiente, 5, Madrid 28049, Spain

Abstract: We make a review of recent contributions to the literature of innovation environments (represented by Science parks), and their more representative aspects: the networks knowledge base, some alliances| characteristics from the network point of view, social (and intellectual) capital and trust (and their convergence). We conclude with some considerations about the role of the Science parks| Intellectual capital and on the importance of its management from some principles.

Keywords: science parks; social capital; networks; intellectual capital; trust; alliances; strategic management; innovation; entrepreneurship.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEIM.2007.014598

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 2007 Vol.7 No.6, pp.575 - 592

Published online: 17 Jul 2007 *

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