High technology development : Applying a social network paradigm

Title: High technology development : Applying a social network paradigm
Creator: Morris, Brian
Date: 2006
Type: Text; Journal article
Identifier: http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/68967
Identifier: vital:632
Identifier: ISSN:1446-8719
Abstract: High technology idustries are touted as a key aspect of regional development. Ease of information transfer is seen as an important aspect of such development and critical to innovation and synergy. This paper examines these notions using data collected from and investigation into the development of an Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T) network in Ballarat, Victoria. It points to the need for free flowing communication amongst inventors in Ballarat in order to develop effective synergy amongst inventors in IT&T industry. Social network data derived from actors in the Ballarat IT&T suggest and inadequate flow of such communication currently exists.; C1
Publisher: Ballarat University of Ballarat (Beveren's Publishing)
Relation: Journal of New Business Ideas and Trends Vol. 4, no. 1 (2006), p. 45-59
Rights: Copyright Beveren's Publishing
Rights: This metadata is freely available under a CCO license
Subject: 1503 Business and Management; Data; Flow; Communication; Network
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