This work investigates entrepreneurship research centers, and analyzes their research performance. Studies on the determinants of performance of research centers have mainly focused on science and technology, while entrepreneurship has been so far neglected. Through an analysis of 46 centers worldwide, we shed some light on entrepreneurship research and the role of centers by discussing knowledge transfer mechanisms and research orientation in relationship to scientific performance. Findings contribute to shed light on the divergence of methodologies and approach in entrepreneurship research; findings also corroborate the view that centers enable a compound Matthew-effect, according to which knowledge transfer to external stakeholders, when controlling for research orientation of the center, foster and enrich research performance.
Entrepreneurship Research Centers around the World: Research Orientation, Knowledge Transfer and Performance
De Massis A;
2014-01-01
Abstract
This work investigates entrepreneurship research centers, and analyzes their research performance. Studies on the determinants of performance of research centers have mainly focused on science and technology, while entrepreneurship has been so far neglected. Through an analysis of 46 centers worldwide, we shed some light on entrepreneurship research and the role of centers by discussing knowledge transfer mechanisms and research orientation in relationship to scientific performance. Findings contribute to shed light on the divergence of methodologies and approach in entrepreneurship research; findings also corroborate the view that centers enable a compound Matthew-effect, according to which knowledge transfer to external stakeholders, when controlling for research orientation of the center, foster and enrich research performance.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
