The emergence of organizational fields has attracted increasing academic interest over the last decade but only a few studies have probed into their initial phases. This article introduce a simple methodological approach to address this shortcoming in the context of the emergence of a nanotechnology field in Bologna, Italy. Whereas previous studies have been based on well-established regional success stories, the Bologna nanotech case provides us with an opportunity to map in real time the early stages of field emergence. Using an original multi-indicator approach, this study explores questions of regional standing, spatial agglomeration and institutional legitimation. It also shows how multi-indicator approaches can be developed from existing databases, using customized search techniques, and how the insights from multi-indicator measurement can be used to provide guidelines for research and innovation policy.

Ferriani, S., Lorenzoni, G., Russo, D. (2016). A multi-indicator approach for tracking field emergence: The rise of Bologna Nanotech. New York : Routledge.

A multi-indicator approach for tracking field emergence: The rise of Bologna Nanotech

FERRIANI, SIMONE;LORENZONI, GIANNI;RUSSO, DAMIANO
2016

Abstract

The emergence of organizational fields has attracted increasing academic interest over the last decade but only a few studies have probed into their initial phases. This article introduce a simple methodological approach to address this shortcoming in the context of the emergence of a nanotechnology field in Bologna, Italy. Whereas previous studies have been based on well-established regional success stories, the Bologna nanotech case provides us with an opportunity to map in real time the early stages of field emergence. Using an original multi-indicator approach, this study explores questions of regional standing, spatial agglomeration and institutional legitimation. It also shows how multi-indicator approaches can be developed from existing databases, using customized search techniques, and how the insights from multi-indicator measurement can be used to provide guidelines for research and innovation policy.
2016
Research Methods for Strategic Management
285
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Ferriani, S., Lorenzoni, G., Russo, D. (2016). A multi-indicator approach for tracking field emergence: The rise of Bologna Nanotech. New York : Routledge.
Ferriani, Simone; Lorenzoni, Gianni; Russo, Damiano
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