New technology based firms in the new millenium . Volume VI [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Aard Groen, Ray Oakey, Peter van der Sijde and Gary Cook

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910454770803321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Bingley, UK, : Emerald Group Publishing, Ltd., 2008
• ISBN: 1-280-77171-2; 9786613682482; 1-84950-544-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (270 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): GroenAard; OakeyR. P (Raymond P.); SijdePeter van der; CookGary
• Disciplina: 338/.064
• Soggetti: High technology industries; New business enterprises; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; New Technology-Based Firms in the New Millennium; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1. Introduction; The Papers; References; Chapter 2. Encouraging Research and Development in Ireland aposs Biotechnology Enterprises; Introduction; Research Context; The State of Biotechnology in Ireland; The Nature of Tax Incentives; Discussion; Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 3. How Industrial Experience Affects Entrepreneurial Intent and Self-Efficacy in UK Engineering Undergraduates; Introduction; Enhancing Self-Efficacy and the Value of Experiential Learning; Method; Results Discussion; Conclusions; References; Chapter 4. Now you see them dash now you Donapost: Paradoxes in Enterprise Development Strategy: The Case of the Disappearing Strategy: The Case of the Disappearing Academic Start-Ups; References; Chapter 5. Supporting Academic Enterprise: A Case Study of an Entrepreneurship Programme; Introduction; On Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship; Stimulating ; Entrepreneurship; Barriers and Opportunities in the Training of Entrepreneurs; The ENP Case Study; Success Factors in Entrepreneurship Training; Discussion and Conclusions; Acknowledgement; Appendix; Development of New Business Areas in Established Firms References; Chapter 6. Building the Foundations for Academic Enterprise: The Medici Fellowship Programme; Introduction; Methodology and Data Collection; Findings; Discussion; Conclusions; References; Chapter 7. An Empirical Assessment of Porteraposs Clusters Concept Based on London aposs Media Industries; Introduction; Literature Review; Conclusion; Methodology; Results; Conclusions; Acknowledgement; References; Chapter 8. Network Differences between Domestic and Global University Start-Ups; Introduction; Method; Results; Discussion; References Chapter 9. Knowledge Spillovers from Public Research Institutions: Evidence from Japanese High-Technology Start-Up Firms; Introduction; Knowledge Spillovers from PRIs; Empirical Analysis; Estimated Results; Interpretation and Discussion; Conclusion; References; Chapter 10. The Development of Venture-Capital-Backed and Independent Companies: An Empirical Study among Germany aposs Internet and E-Commerce Start-Ups; Introduction; Courses of Development in the Internet and E-Commerce Sector; Market Entries of the Internet and E-Commerce Companies; Market Exits of the Internet and E-Commerce Companies The Importance of the Venture Capital Financing for Internet and E-Commerce Start-Ups; Closure of Venture-Capital-Backed Internet and E-Commerce Companies; Conclusion; References; Chapter 11. The High-Technology Pecking Order in Spinoffs and Non-Spinoffs in the Irish Software Sector; Introduction; Spinoffs; Theoretical Background and Testable Implications; Data and Sample Characteristics; Results; Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 12. The Role of Spin-Outs within University Research Commercialisation Activities: Case Studies from 10 UK Universities
• Sommario/riassunto: Examines the question of whether providing work experience within courses of study in higher education affects entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviour, important given government imperatives to foster entrepreneurship through the education system.