Public support for business innovation in Mexico: a cross-sectional analysis. Regional Studies. This paper explores the impact of government support in Mexico on the likelihood of firms achieving functional and/or inter-sectoral upgrading in global value chains (GVCs). Employing a unique dataset, regression analysis was undertaken to estimate the predicted probabilities of firms upgrading in GVCs considering their regional location. The results suggest that firms located in Mexico City are more likely to achieve functional upgrading vis-à-vis northern firms. Additionally, the presence of a research and development laboratory is crucial if firms are to engage in upgrading. There was no evidence that government support affects the likelihood of firms achieving functional and/or inter-sectoral upgrading. RÉSUMÉLe soutien gouvernemental en faveur de l'innovation en entreprise au Mexique: une analyse transversale. Regional Studies. Ce présent article examine l'impact du soutien gouvernemental au Mexique sur la possibilité que les entreprises réalisent une mise à niveau fonctionnelle et/ou intersectorielle aux chaînes de valeur mondiales. Employant un ensemble de données original, une analyse de régression est faite pour estimer la probabilité que les entreprises qui modernisent leurs chaînes de valeur mondiales remettent en question leur localisation régionale. Les résultats laissent supposer que les entreprises situées à Mexico sont plus susceptibles de réaliser une mise à niveau fonctionnelle par rapport aux entreprises du nord. En outre, la présence d'un laboratoire de recherche et de développement est essentielle si les entreprises sont à investir dans la mise à niveau. Rien ne prouve que le soutien gouvernemental influence la possibilité que les entreprises réalisent une mise à niveau fonctionnelle et/ou intersectorielle. MOTS-CLÉSpolitique en faveur de l'innovation en entreprise; pays en voie de développement; mise à niveaux aux chaînes de valeur mondiales; analyse par groupe témoin double; hétérogénéité régionale RESUMENApoyo público para la innovación empresarial en México: un análisis transversal. Regional Studies. En este artículo analizamos qué efecto tienen los apoyos gubernamentales en México para que las empresas tengan más posibilidades de lograr una mejora funcional y/o intersectorial en las cadenas globales de valor. A partir de una base de datos propia, llevamos a cabo un análisis de regresión para calcular las probabilidades de mejora de las empresas en las cadenas globales de valor tomando en consideración su ubicación regional. Los resultados indican que las empresas ubicadas en la ciudad de México tienen más probabilidades de conseguir mejoras funcionales en comparación con las empresas del norte. Asimismo la presencia de un laboratorio de investigación y desarrollo en las empresas es fundamental para asegurar dichas mejoras. No hay indicios de que el apoyo gubernamental afecte significativamente a la probabilidad de que las empresas consigan mejoras funcionales y/o intersectoriales....

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between knowledge management and creation of intellectual property within the context of small and medium size manufacturing enterprises. Design/methodology/approach A hypothesis was formulated and tested using structural equation modelling. Data were collected through an instrument that was developed based on key constructs adapted from the literature and that was first validated using Confirmatory Factor Analysis. A Cronbach’s alpha test was also conducted and the Composite Reliability Index was calculated to ensure reliability of the theoretical model. The instrument was distributed among manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Aguascalientes region of Mexico, from were 125 valid responses were obtained. Findings In general, the results indicate that knowledge management has positive effects on the creation of intellectual property in manufacturing SMEs. This suggests that SMEs can create more intellectual property if they dedicate more efforts to the management of knowledge. Practical implications The implication of this research and its findings may inform the strategies formulated by policy makers, and the managerial practices that manufacturing SMEs can adopt to protect their knowledge. Originality/value Evidence suggests that studies focused on investigating the relationship between knowledge and intellectual property are limited. This paper provides a refined understanding of the relationship between knowledge management and intellectual property creation.

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