Title: Knowledge and use of innovation methods in young SMEs

Authors: Jorn-Axel Meyer

Addresses: University of Flensburg, Business Administration, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME), Munketoft 3, 24937 Flensburg, Germany

Abstract: This paper describes empirical research about the knowledge and use of professional innovation methods in young innovative companies. The results were compared with older research results, unveiling especially that more complex methods are less known and used today. Overall, there is only a rudimentary knowledge and use of the tested methods in the sample companies, confirming earlier research studies in this field.

Keywords: knowledge and use of innovation methods; innovation methods; problem solving during the innovation process; empirical research; young innovative companies; SMEs.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEIM.2002.000484

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 2002 Vol.2 No.2/3, pp.246-267

Published online: 16 Jul 2003 *

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