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Innovation, always at the forefront of technological progress, has become a predominant business issue. Globalization has forced companies to constantly adapt to a changing environment, and has made competition fiercer. The need to innovate—in terms of products, manufacturing processes, or internal corporate organization—is constant.
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Mohnen, P., Rosa, J.M. (2002). Barriers to Innovation in Service Industries in Canada. In: Feldman, M.P., Massard, N. (eds) Institutions and Systems in the Geography of Innovation. Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation, vol 25. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0845-8_11
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