• DocumentCode
    3363145
  • Title

    The use of fuzzy cognitive maps to study the innovation processes in small firms

  • Author

    lo Storto, C. ; Corti, E. ; Zollo, G.

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. of Comput. Sci. & Syst., Naples Univ.
  • Volume
    1
  • fYear
    1999
  • fDate
    1999
  • Abstract
    Summary form only given as follows. This paper has two objectives. First, we present a method for constructing cognitive maps based on the analysis of natural language and a fuzzy representation of fuzzy propositions. Second, we apply this method to study how new knowledge is created during new product development
  • Keywords
    cognitive systems; fuzzy set theory; knowledge acquisition; management; natural languages; product development; fuzzy cognitive maps; fuzzy propositions; fuzzy representation; innovation processes; natural language analysis; new knowledge creation; new product development; small firms; technological innovation management; Computer security; Educational institutions; Fuzzy cognitive maps; Innovation management; Investments; Knowledge management; Marketing management; Rail transportation; Technological innovation; Technology management;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Management of Engineering and Technology, 1999. Technology and Innovation Management. PICMET '99. Portland International Conference on
  • Conference_Location
    Portland, OR
  • Print_ISBN
    1-890843-02-4
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/PICMET.1999.808538
  • Filename
    808538