Title :
An expert based view on the decreased quality of the Dutch innovation system. Applying the ‘functions of innovation systems’-approach
Author :
van der Duin, Patrick ; de Graaf, Rob ; Langeler, Ton
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Technol., Policy & Manage., Delft Univ. of Technol., Delft, Netherlands
Abstract :
A sound innovation policy is key for Dutch policy makers since its national innovativeness is decreasing according to several international studies. Based on in-depth interviews with 15 Dutch innovation-experts several findings were identified that explain the decreased Dutch innovativeness: e.g., a low level of knowledge absorptive capacity by Dutch companies and a preference of Dutch managers for cost cutting measures instead of innovating. We related these findings to the `functions of innovation systems´-approach. Based on the findings different suggestions for improvement of the Dutch innovativeness were formulated. For instance: establishing a Ministry of Innovation, and setting up a revolving fund for great ideas to mobilize more resources for innovation and assure diffusion of research to practice.
Keywords :
innovation management; Dutch innovation experts; Dutch innovation system; Dutch innovativeness; Dutch managers; Dutch policy makers; expert based view; in-depth interviews; innovation policy; national innovativeness; Collaboration; Costs; Government; Innovation management; Knowledge management; Procurement; Research and development; Technological innovation; Technology management; Throughput; Innovation system; The Netherlands; expert view; innovation policy; national innovativeness; system change;
Conference_Titel :
Management of Innovation and Technology (ICMIT), 2010 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Singapore
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6565-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6566-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICMIT.2010.5492795