KNOWLEDGE FLOWS IN THE ROAD INDUSTRY - QUEENSLAND'S EXPERIENCE

摘要: This paper is based on empirical data obtained from a large-scale survey conducted by the Queensland road industry in 2002. The focused innovation activity and examines key part of that study - knowledge flows. focus responds to rapidly increasing intensity successful sustainable economic 21st century. Knowledge "flows" networking, both within organizations between them, are seen as elements processes. In turn, widely regarded driver growth environmental sustainability. reports flows participants, revealed over 200 contractors, consultants, clients suppliers. Two types discussed first involves communication patterns, second sources new ideas about technologies advanced practices. tracing these amounts mapping business networks. objectives this to: (1) measure level networking organizations; (2) identify nodes networks; (3) map patterns usage sub-sector, region size; (4) determine whether there relationship an organization adoption rates. most important finding terms consultation innovation, positively related levels, measured activity. Participation networks one features differentiates innovative businesses other businesses. concludes highlighting value, for comprehensive relationships with identified study.