An effective collaboration model between industry and university based on the theory of self organization

Abstract

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the relationship between university and industry as two major infrastructures of national innovation system in all leading scientific and industrial settings. Design/methodology/approach – Large complex organizations with high technology that follow non-linear dynamic rules need to define concepts and adopt new approaches to achieve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Among various models, a dynamic model of innovation was developed based on a joint investment between industry and university. Hence, the concepts of systems thinking and system dynamics were used. Findings – The results reveal three levels of industry and university communication from the lower levels to the higher levels. Originality/value – The value of this paper lies in adding two axes of “type of relationship” and “form of relationship” to the axis of “strength of relationship”, and a static three-dimensional space as a spatial capacity of the relationship between the industry and the university has been organized. Further, this is the first study that investigates the dynamic relationship between industry and university based on the self-organization theory and system thinking.

Total quality management, corporate social responsibility and entrepreneurial orientation in the hotel industry

“…However, research in the hospitality industry, particularly in the hotel sector, is more limited (Tajeddini, 2010). Today’s business environment is becoming increasingly complex, dynamic and competitive (Fateh Rad et al , 2015). As the hotel industry matures, the competitive environment becomes very intense with continually increasing levels of competition.…”

Linking HEIs with the production sector: A communication approach between key actors in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

“…Those establishing and leading these relationship interactions should also consider critical human resources values, such as communication, understanding, and credibility, since these factors impact on the success of the relationship (Fateh et al, 2015). An important step to consider in the communication between HEI and PS is to acknowledge the potential increase of intellect that in turn generates successful collaborations among those involved (Fateh et al, 2015).…”

“…Those establishing and leading these relationship interactions should also consider critical human resources values, such as communication, understanding, and credibility, since these factors impact on the success of the relationship (Fateh et al, 2015). An important step to consider in the communication between HEI and PS is to acknowledge the potential increase of intellect that in turn generates successful collaborations among those involved (Fateh et al, 2015). In developing countries, where there is little collaboration between university and business, the reputation and leadership of innovative managers is more important than in first-world countries, where this communication occurs through collaborative networks (Fateh et al, 2015).…”

“…An important step to consider in the communication between HEI and PS is to acknowledge the potential increase of intellect that in turn generates successful collaborations among those involved (Fateh et al, 2015). In developing countries, where there is little collaboration between university and business, the reputation and leadership of innovative managers is more important than in first-world countries, where this communication occurs through collaborative networks (Fateh et al, 2015).…”

“…Innovation is a process of knowledge or idea transformation that produces new companies, new products, new markets, and commercial income flows (Jones et al, 2014; Reaiche et al, 2016). HEIs, like the government, industry, and research centers, play a fundamental role in the national innovation system of most industrialized countries, driving economic and technological development (Calcagnini and Favaretto, 2015; De Gortari and Santos, 2004; Etzkowitz and Leydesdorff, 2000; Fateh et al, 2015; Kerry and Danson, 2016). For Plewa et al (2005), the rapid change in competitiveness and the speed of innovation around the world has promoted the creation of links between the research community and the private-sector companies (Plewa et al, 2005).…”