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Araujo, Manuella accepted thesis 04-25-14 Sp 14.pdf (1.09 MB)
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Innovation Management in Small and Medium-Sized Companies in Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Araujo, Manuella Augusto Ferreira
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Abstract Details
Year and Degree
2014, Master of Arts (MA), Ohio University, Latin American Studies (International Studies).
Abstract
This thesis project assesses how firms in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil manage innovation. A mixed method approach was used in order to gather information on how managers of small and medium-sized organizations perceive and manage decisions regarding innovation. The study finds that the managers of these firms perceive innovation as an important instrument for their success. However, even though they recognize the importance of innovation, no pattern was found in relation to innovative practices and strategies. The approach to innovation varied among firms. In spite of the differences that were found, some commonalities reinforced previous literature. One example is the lack of partnerships with universities or research institutions and the lack of involvement in governmental programs designed to support innovation development.
Committee
Catherine Axinn, Dr. (Advisor)
Gary Coombs, Dr. (Committee Member)
Claudia Gonzalez, Dr. (Committee Member)
Pages
127 p.
Subject Headings
Business Administration
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Latin American Studies
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Management
Keywords
Innovation
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Creativity
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Management
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Brazil
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Minas Gerais
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Araujo, M. A. F. (2014).
Innovation Management in Small and Medium-Sized Companies in Minas Gerais, Brazil
[Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1398441126
APA Style (7th edition)
Araujo, Manuella .
Innovation Management in Small and Medium-Sized Companies in Minas Gerais, Brazil .
2014. Ohio University, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1398441126.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Araujo, Manuella . "Innovation Management in Small and Medium-Sized Companies in Minas Gerais, Brazil ." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1398441126
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
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