Entrepreneurship in the Network Economy
The network economy typically signifies a notion from the information society where new products and services are developed by collaborating individuals and/or businesses organised in virtual networks. The network economy has important characteristics in common with Northern European governance models, which suggests a direction for developing workable governance models for businesses engaging in network economy activities. This resemblance presents a unique perspective on global economic development. Innovation can and should be combined with high ethical, social and environmental standards. This is illustrated by empirical data on Hidden Champions in Europe: middle- sized companies that are dominant in their specific market niches. We suggest that the rise of the network economy could have far-reaching consequences for the way businesses should be organised and managed.
Entrepreneurship Innovation Network economy Governance Information technology Hidden champions
Hugo VELTHUIJSEN Frank Jan de GRAAF
Centre of Applied Research and Innovation Entrepreneurship, Hanze University, P.O.Box 70030, 9700 RM Groningen, Netherlands
国际会议
2009 International SME Development Forum(2009 中小企业发展国际论坛)
北京
英文
629-636
2009-10-01（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）