Innovation as a Significant Competitiveness Stimulant for Enterprises and Regions
Journal Title: Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 23
Abstract
Contemporary businesses and regions are distinguished by a continuing need to adapt to changes. In this regard, innovation is crucial for the development and competitiveness of regions and businesses. The main objective of this paper is to emphasise the importance of innovation as a significant factor stimulating the increase and maintenance of competitive advantage of both regions and businesses (in the face of dynamic business environment). The paper is based on a comparative analysis of conceptual approaches, mainly to regional development. The structure of the paper is as follows: the first section takes a glance at the literature on changes in business environment. This section provides also a discussion on regional and business competitiveness. The second section covers competiveness factors influencing regional and enterprise development. The next section discusses innovation determinants which affect both regions and businesses in the light of changes and the need to remain competitive. The originality of this paper lies in emphasising the impact of innovation on mutual actions taken by businesses and regions to maintain or increase competiveness. It seems important to underline the linkage between regional development and enterprise development in the setting of changing business environment. The findings may be useful for regions and enterprises in the course of adaptation to changes. Future studies should focus on an empirical verification of the impact of particular innovation factors on fluctuations in regional and enterprise competitiveness.
Authors and Affiliations
Aleksandra Zygmunt
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP302160
- DOI 10.7172/1733-9758.2017.23.11
- Views 76
- Downloads 0
Analiza porównawcza wyników finansowych i zadłużenia podsektora samorządowego w Polsce na tle innych państw członkowskich Unii Europejskiej
Celem autorki artykułu jest porównanie wyników finansowych i zadłużenia podsektora samorządowego w Polsce na tle innych państw członkowskich Unii Europejskiej. Określono znaczenie podsektora samorządowego w systemie fina...
High Growth Aspirations of Nascent Entrepreneurs: Why Do They Fall?
Intention-based research becomes more and more popular in various domains, including entrepreneurship. Achieving growth by a business must be planned or at least consciously accepted by the business owner. That is why it...
Usługi opiekuńcze dla osób starszych w Polsce
Autorka podejmuje kwestie dotyczące osób starszych w zakresie potrzeb opiekuńczych. Proces starzenia się ludności doprowadził do przesunięcia do typowej struktury dla populacji starej. Według szacunków GUS w 2030 r. 800...
Organizacja procesu zarządzania wierzytelnościami masowymi w bankach
Artykuł prezentuje, tak kluczowy dla obrony banku przed zbyt dużym ryzykiem kredytowym, proces odzyskiwania wierzytelności masowych. Efektywne prowadzenie działań windykacyjnych ma bowiem niezwykle istotny wpływ na obniż...
Model of Creative Businesses and Development of the Rural Municipality of Puszcza Mariańska
Creative businesses are one of the models of economic development and one of the main drivers of local and regional development. The core of this model is entrepreneurial activity. This article attempts to draw attention...