Determinants of R&D activities and performances of firms in Singapore manufacturing sector
Invention, innovation and technology play a big part in international competitive strategies of developed nations and in efforts by emerging nations to increase their standard of living. Quality-of-life standards are primarily related to science, innovation and technology, and are the direct results...
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| Format: | Theses and Dissertations |
| Language: | English |
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2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/42688 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Invention, innovation and technology play a big part in international competitive strategies of developed nations and in efforts by emerging nations to increase their standard of living. Quality-of-life standards are primarily related to science, innovation and technology, and are the direct results of organised research and development (R&D).
Singapore has recognized that industry-driven R&D would contribute to current and future international economic competitiveness. The objectives for Singapore government to encourage and perform R&D activities are clearly spelled out in two technology plans. However, the determinant factors for private firms to perform R&D, and the contribute of R&D to firms' performances have not been comprehensively studied and reported. |
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