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Allison Stewart - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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does temporary geographical Proximity predict learning knowledge dynamics in the olympic games
Regional Studies, 2016Co-Authors: Martin Muller, Allison StewartAbstract:Muller M. and Stewart A. Does temporary geographical Proximity predict learning? Knowledge dynamics in the Olympic Games, Regional Studies. Temporary geographical Proximity in the form of face-to-face contact is commonly thought to enhance learning. In a sample of individuals (n = 294) involved in knowledge transfer in the Olympic Games, temporary geographical Proximity emerges as a rather weak predictor of learning, although its explanatory value improves when coupled with organized Proximity. This association disappears, however, when controlling for other predictors, suggesting that there is no unique effect of temporary geographical Proximity on learning. Part of the effect of temporary geographical Proximity is mediated through other variables, urging further research into the paths of mediation. Several practical implications for knowledge transfer in mega-events result.
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does temporary geographical Proximity predict learning knowledge dynamics in the olympic games
Social Science Research Network, 2014Co-Authors: Martin Muller, Allison StewartAbstract:Temporary geographical Proximity in the form of face-to-face contact is commonly thought to enhance learning. In a sample of individuals (n= 294) involved in knowledge transfer in the Olympic Games, temporary geographical Proximity emerges as a rather weak predictor of learning, although its explanatory value improves when coupled with organised Proximity. This association disappears, however, when controlling for other predictors, suggesting that there is no unique effect of temporary geographical Proximity on learning. Part of the effect of temporary geographical Proximity is mediated through other variables, urging further research into the paths of mediation. Several practical implications for knowledge transfer in mega-events result.
Martin Muller - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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does temporary geographical Proximity predict learning knowledge dynamics in the olympic games
Regional Studies, 2016Co-Authors: Martin Muller, Allison StewartAbstract:Muller M. and Stewart A. Does temporary geographical Proximity predict learning? Knowledge dynamics in the Olympic Games, Regional Studies. Temporary geographical Proximity in the form of face-to-face contact is commonly thought to enhance learning. In a sample of individuals (n = 294) involved in knowledge transfer in the Olympic Games, temporary geographical Proximity emerges as a rather weak predictor of learning, although its explanatory value improves when coupled with organized Proximity. This association disappears, however, when controlling for other predictors, suggesting that there is no unique effect of temporary geographical Proximity on learning. Part of the effect of temporary geographical Proximity is mediated through other variables, urging further research into the paths of mediation. Several practical implications for knowledge transfer in mega-events result.
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does temporary geographical Proximity predict learning knowledge dynamics in the olympic games
Social Science Research Network, 2014Co-Authors: Martin Muller, Allison StewartAbstract:Temporary geographical Proximity in the form of face-to-face contact is commonly thought to enhance learning. In a sample of individuals (n= 294) involved in knowledge transfer in the Olympic Games, temporary geographical Proximity emerges as a rather weak predictor of learning, although its explanatory value improves when coupled with organised Proximity. This association disappears, however, when controlling for other predictors, suggesting that there is no unique effect of temporary geographical Proximity on learning. Part of the effect of temporary geographical Proximity is mediated through other variables, urging further research into the paths of mediation. Several practical implications for knowledge transfer in mega-events result.
André Torre - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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regional development and Proximity relations
2014Co-Authors: André Torre, Fra Da Ric WalletAbstract:The notion of Proximity is increasing in popularity in economic and geographic literature, and is now commonly used by scholars in regional science and spatial economics. Few academic works, however, have explored the link between regional development and Proximity relations. This comprehensive book redresses the balance with its assessment of the role of, and obstacles caused by, Proximity relations in regional development processes.
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the role of Proximity during long distance collaborative projects temporary geographical Proximity helps
International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy, 2011Co-Authors: André TorreAbstract:The idea that collaboration is easier between neighbours is nowadays being called into question. The outlines of the different types of proximities have become blurred, and the traditional Proximity relations are being replaced by more contrasted relations, in which long-distance interactions and distrust towards one's neighbours are promoted by the constant development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). This paper aims to analyse the respective role of ICT-based exchanges and of those that are made during face-to-face interactions in cooperation between firms engaged in long-distance collaborations. We base our theoretical considerations on various examples, which are based on the result of field research studies from our own work and then reformatted. We use them as stylised facts.
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on the role played by temporary geographical Proximity in knowledge transmission
Regional Studies, 2008Co-Authors: André TorreAbstract:Torre A. On the role played by temporary geographical Proximity in knowledge transmission, Regional Studies. This paper defends the thesis that geographical Proximity remains essential for knowledge transfer, but not often implies the co-location of innovation and research activities. The need for geographical Proximity now mostly affects certain stages of the process of production, research or development. Short- or medium-term visits are often sufficient for the partners to exchange the information needed for cooperation. The mobility of individuals makes it possible to implement this mechanism. Temporary geographical Proximity implies a strong relation to space, but one that differs in nature from that described by the traditional approaches. Torre A. Role de la proximite geographique temporaire dans la transmission de la connaissance, Regional Studies. Dans cet article, nous defendons la these selon laquelle la proximite geographique demeure essentielle au transfert des connaissances mais qu'elle n'im...
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Proximity and localization
Regional Studies, 2005Co-Authors: André Torre, Alain RalletAbstract:Torre A. and Rallet A. (2005) Proximity and localization, Regional Studies39, 47- 59. The objective of this paper is to pave the way for an analysis of the relations between Proximity and localization of activities and people, two notions that are often mistaken for one another. Our method consists in exploiting the semantic wealth of the notion of Proximity. We distinguish two types of Proximity (geographical and organized) and propose a grid of analysis of the main models of geographic organization of activities by articulating both types of Proximity. We then introduce the phenomenon of tension between geographical and organized Proximity in order to discuss problems that are often underestimated in spatial economy. First, organized Proximity offers powerful mechanisms of long-distance coordination that constitute the foundation of the increasing geographical development of socio-economic interactions. The confusion between information interactions and knowledge exchange, and the constraint of being lo...
Yves Rabeau - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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too close to collaborate how geographic Proximity could impede entrepreneurship and innovation
Journal of Business Research, 2013Co-Authors: Soumaya Ben Letaifa, Yves RabeauAbstract:Abstract Numerous studies focus on successful clusters to demonstrate that geographic Proximity enables collaboration and innovation. Yet, practitioners still need to understand why some clusters fail to collaborate despite their geographic Proximity. This longitudinal study investigates an ICT public–private innovation cluster that fails to collaborate and explores how geographic, institutional, organizational, cognitive and social proximities interplay. The findings show that: (1) social Proximity is the most important Proximity to achieving collaboration; (2) close geographic Proximity can be a barrier to social Proximity; and (3) geographic distance is seen as an accelerator of entrepreneurship and innovation. These findings contribute to the literature on clusters and innovation by arguing that contexts of high cognitive, organizational, institutional and geographic proximities do not facilitate communication and collaboration. Specifically, geographic Proximity can have a negative impact on social Proximity. Finally the paper illustrates that clusters created by economic policies are less prone to innovation compared to spontaneous ecosystems emerging from private entrepreneurial initiatives.
Ron Boschma - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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knowledge networks in the dutch aviation industry the Proximity paradox
Journal of Economic Geography, 2012Co-Authors: Tom Broekel, Ron BoschmaAbstract:The importance of geographical Proximity for interaction and knowledge sharing has been discussed extensively in economic geography in recent years. There is increasing consensus that it is just one out of many types of proximities that might be relevant. We argue that Proximity may be a crucial driver for agents to connect and exchange knowledge, but too much Proximity between these agents on any of the dimensions might harm their innovative performance at the same time. In a study on knowledge networks in the Dutch aviation industry, we test this so-called Proximity paradox empirically. We find evidence that the Proximity paradox holds to some degree. Our study clearly shows that cognitive, social and geographical Proximity are crucial for explaining the knowledge network of the Dutch aviation industry. But while it takes cognitive, social and geographical Proximity to exchange knowledge, we found evidence that Proximity lowers firms's innovative performance, but only in the cognitive dimension.
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does geographical Proximity favour innovation
Elektrotechnik Und Informationstechnik, 2005Co-Authors: Ron BoschmaAbstract:In the literature, geographical Proximity is often believed to favour interaction, knowledge creation and innovation. In the paper, we criticise two influential approaches that take this statement almost for granted. The first approach examines the role of geographical Proximity at the regional level, but ignores other forms of Proximity that might affect innovative performance. The second case study approach does account for the role of different forms of Proximity, but the impact of each of these is not separated analytically. In addition, it is assumed that Proximity in clusters has a positive impact on innovation almost by definition. Instead, the paper argues that the impact of geographical Proximity on innovation should be studied at the firm level, in which one controls for firm-specific features and other forms of Proximity.
