Dinâmica de inovação em redes de micro e pequenas empresas: proposição de um framework

Abstract

The purpose of the article was to structure a framework for analyzing the dynamics of innovation within the corporative network in order to know what the circumstances are and main characteristics of the process of innovation in a network technology based business management. The analytical framework considers the structural and relational dimensions, the concept of embeddedness and the presence of social capital. It is believed that the proposed framework will contribute academically and reveal aspects relevant to the practice of business management. By applying this framework, there may be new elements that help to explain the phenomenon of innovation and assist decision making in business.