Networks and business models
This research area focuses on networks and business models related to the creation and capturing of value in the knowledge-based economy. The main topics include new business models, industry dynamics, the analysis of value-creating networks, and coopetition (collaboration between competing firms).
Research projects:
SR-Forest: CSR and Value Creation in Global Forest Industry
Responsible Director: Prof. Kaisu Puumalainen
NESDyM: New Energy Services for Dynamic Markets
Responsible Director: Prof. Satu Pätäri
HAOSGA: Supply Capability in Global Value Networks
Responsible Director: Prof. Jukka Hallikas
BIOTULI: New Products and Business Models of Biorefineries
Responsible Director: Prof. Jukka Hallikas
Virtual Service
Responsible Director: Prof. Jukka Hallikas
Entrepreneurship and innovation
This research area covers entrepreneurship, small business management and innovation and the related organisational skills and capabilities. The key issues include innovation and new-product development, which are highly relevant to organisations operating in high-technology markets.
Research projects:
What Drives Innovation in the Magazine Publishing Industry
Responsible Director: Prof. Hanna-Kaisa Ellonen
How are Companies Surviving a Financial Crisis?
Responsible Director: Prof. Minna Martikainen
In Search of Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Responsible Director: Prof. Kalevi Kyläheiko
Sustainable Competitive Advantage: Special Role of Knowledge Assets
Responsible Director: Prof. Kalevi Kyläheiko
International business strategies
Research in this area concentrates on firm success especially when operating in novel conditions, either in emerging national markets of in the context of innovation marketing. The specialist knowledge domains include theories of internationalisation, entrepreneurial growth, international marketing and management, and international finance.
Research projects:
Global Network Management
Responsible Director: Prof. Sami Saarenketo
International Growth of SME's
Responsible Director: Prof. Sami Saarenketo
Knowledge management
Knowledge management research focuses on the role and nature of knowledge and related processes in competitiveness. The topics covered include organisational renewal capability, intra- and inter-firm trust, as well as knowledge sharing and protection in both an organisational and a virtual context. Research is conducted in close cooperation with industry, thus ensuring access to unique data sets.
Research projects:
Work-in-Net: Developing Organizational Renewal Capability for Sustained Competitiveness and Growth
Responsible Director: Prof. Aino Kianto
InnoSpring Knowledge Protection and Sharing
Responsible Director: Prof. Kirsimarja Blomqvist