Alterstrends der Innovationstätigkeit bei Erwerbstätigen

Bergmann, Bärbel; Prescher, Claudia; Eisfeldt, Doreen

doi:10.1515/arbeit-2006-0103

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“…Most of the insights into the relationship between age and innovative behavior stem from literature on organization and human resources, which focuses on the capabilities of employees in R&D departments. 137 Bergmann, Prescher, and Eisfeldt (2006) even found no significant relationship between age and inventive output among engineers in SMEs. 135 Eisfeldt (2009) claims that the chance to be an innovator decreases 3 % per year for individuals with a high education.…”

Section: Age and Innovative Behaviormentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Simonton (1988) and Bergmann, Prescher, and Eisfeldt (2006) found that the typical peak in creative output does not exist if only engineers, who are focusing on immediate product development, are considered. 662 A possible explanation for this difference could be that the research field requires specific knowledge, which takes time to acquire and master.…”

Section: Rq1: Do User Innovators Exist In the Silver Market Population?mentioning

confidence: 99%

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User Innovators in the Silver Market

Wellner

2015

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Section: Age and Innovative Behaviormentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Rq1: Do User Innovators Exist In the Silver Market Population?mentioning

confidence: 99%