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
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