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Иновационни нагласи и размер на фирмите
Innovative Attitudes and Size of Companies

Author(s): Yanica Dimitrova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, National Economy, Sociology, Applied Sociology, Economic development
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: competitiveness; innovation; open innovation; company size

Summary/Abstract: The focus of the article is to uncover the link between the size of firms and their attitudes to innovation that contribute to enhancing competitiveness. Methodology: Analysis of related research-related literature; analysis of results from a representative survey conducted under the project "National Business Survey - July-August, 2015", based on a sample of 1000 companies. Results: Among the Bulgarian business, the tendency to innovate, regardless of the size of the company, still lacks broad support. The focus is on acquiring tangible assets. Conclusions: Attitude towards innovation are more decisive than companies' size. Originality: By our knowledge, no such research has been carried out in Bulgaria.

  • Issue Year: 5/2019
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 241-255
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Bulgarian