Manuel Fernández-Esquinas
Biographic Data
| ID | 6198635 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Manuel Fernández-Esquinas |
| GIVEN NAMES | Manuel |
| FAMILY NAME | Fernández-Esquinas |
| SIGNATURE | FERNÁNDEZ-ESQUINAS M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Instituto de Estudios Sociales Avanzados, CSIC, Córdoba, Spain |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 21 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Management skills and organizational culture as sources of innovation for firms in peripheral regions
The existing literature shows that the knowledge and skills of managers and organizational culture are key elements to innovate. We present a model that explores the relationship of innovation with management skills and some elements of organizational culture. The study has selected indicators previously compiled from the literature, reorganized for the purpose of this research, and the model proposed here has been assessed using a multivariate t…
Dealing with the profession of sociology: Opportunities and problems at the interface between training and professional development
This article analyses and critically discusses the professional situation of sociologists in the system of professions. Some characteristics of the sociological profession are analysed against emerging challenges in the knowledge society. The first section portrays the current situation of sociology in real work contexts as a multisector profession in multidisciplinary settings. The second section analyses some drawbacks in the training and guida…
Marketing in the material construction of artifacts: A case study of a Portuguese navigation systems company
Studying and Practicing Sociology in Spain
La profesión sociológica en el siglo XXI: Estrategias para potenciar la situación de la sociología en el mercado de trabajo
This essay deals with the situation of sociologists in the complex system of professions. Some characteristics of the sociological profession now-a-days are analyzed against the current situation in Spain. The analysis is used as a point of departure for developing a strategy for collective action between the academy and the professional domain of Sociology. Three elements are discussed in order to improve the participation of sociologists in the…
Tracing the flows of knowledge transfer: Latent dimensions and determinants of university-industry interactions in peripheral innovation systems
The Role of Universities in Urban Regeneration: Reframing the Analytical Approach
Universities have resources for urban dynamics that are difficult to provide by other means. For this reason, these organizations are crucial actors in urban regeneration. This article sets out a conceptual framework for the analysis of the role played by higher education institutions in urban renewal initiatives. It is based on an integrated analysis of the uses of the university both as promoters of business innovation and in terms of their civ…
Universities and Knowledge-Intensive Business Services (Kibs) as Sources of Knowledge for Innovative Firms in Peripheral Regions
Pinto H., Fernandez-Esquinas M. and Uyarra E. Universities and knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) as sources of knowledge for innovative firms in peripheral regions, Regional Studies. Knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) make a crucial contribution to regional innovation. Their relevance is potentially higher in peripheral territories, assisting small and medium-sized enterprises to access knowledge. Nevertheless, regions often …
Dissemination practices in the Spanish research system: Scientists trapped in a golden cage
The aim of this paper is twofold. On the one hand, it offers a systematic analysis of the data available regarding Spanish scientists’ dissemination activities; on the other, it seeks to shed light on their behaviour and motivations. To do this, we consider the context of Spanish society and the conditions affecting the work and professional promotion of scientists. We present evidence from two surveys of CSIC researchers and of participants in S…
Anillos de crecimiento en el árbol de la ciencia. La evolución institucional del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
Cuáles son los factores que influyen en los modelos organizativos de los grandes centros públicos de investigación de ámbito nacional? ¿Cómo afectan los cambios a la naturaleza de la actividad científica que realizan? Este artículo utiliza el caso del CSIC para estudiar un proceso de cambio organizativo teniendo en cuenta la tensión entre la dependencia del Estado de estos centros y el alto nivel de autonomía de sus comunidades científicas. El pr…
Universities and Knowledge-Intensive Business Services (Kibs) as Sources of Knowledge for Innovative Firms in Peripheral Regions
Pinto H., Fernandez-Esquinas M. and Uyarra E. Universities and knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) as sources of knowledge for innovative firms in peripheral regions, Regional Studies. Knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) make a crucial contribution to regional innovation. Their relevance is potentially higher in peripheral territories, assisting small and medium-sized enterprises to access knowledge. Nevertheless, regions often …
Tracing the flows of knowledge transfer: Latent dimensions and determinants of university-industry interactions in peripheral innovation systems
Marketing in the material construction of artifacts: A case study of a Portuguese navigation systems company
Anillos de crecimiento en el árbol de la ciencia. La evolución institucional del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
Cuáles son los factores que influyen en los modelos organizativos de los grandes centros públicos de investigación de ámbito nacional? ¿Cómo afectan los cambios a la naturaleza de la actividad científica que realizan? Este artículo utiliza el caso del CSIC para estudiar un proceso de cambio organizativo teniendo en cuenta la tensión entre la dependencia del Estado de estos centros y el alto nivel de autonomía de sus comunidades científicas. El pr…
Dissemination practices in the Spanish research system: Scientists trapped in a golden cage
The aim of this paper is twofold. On the one hand, it offers a systematic analysis of the data available regarding Spanish scientists’ dissemination activities; on the other, it seeks to shed light on their behaviour and motivations. To do this, we consider the context of Spanish society and the conditions affecting the work and professional promotion of scientists. We present evidence from two surveys of CSIC researchers and of participants in S…
Universities and Knowledge-Intensive Business Services (Kibs) as Sources of Knowledge for Innovative Firms in Peripheral Regions
Pinto H., Fernandez-Esquinas M. and Uyarra E. Universities and knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) as sources of knowledge for innovative firms in peripheral regions, Regional Studies. Knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) make a crucial contribution to regional innovation. Their relevance is potentially higher in peripheral territories, assisting small and medium-sized enterprises to access knowledge. Nevertheless, regions often …
The Role of Universities in Urban Regeneration: Reframing the Analytical Approach
Universities have resources for urban dynamics that are difficult to provide by other means. For this reason, these organizations are crucial actors in urban regeneration. This article sets out a conceptual framework for the analysis of the role played by higher education institutions in urban renewal initiatives. It is based on an integrated analysis of the uses of the university both as promoters of business innovation and in terms of their civ…
Tracing the flows of knowledge transfer: Latent dimensions and determinants of university-industry interactions in peripheral innovation systems
Studying and Practicing Sociology in Spain
La profesión sociológica en el siglo XXI: Estrategias para potenciar la situación de la sociología en el mercado de trabajo
This essay deals with the situation of sociologists in the complex system of professions. Some characteristics of the sociological profession now-a-days are analyzed against the current situation in Spain. The analysis is used as a point of departure for developing a strategy for collective action between the academy and the professional domain of Sociology. Three elements are discussed in order to improve the participation of sociologists in the…
Marketing in the material construction of artifacts: A case study of a Portuguese navigation systems company
Dealing with the profession of sociology: Opportunities and problems at the interface between training and professional development
This article analyses and critically discusses the professional situation of sociologists in the system of professions. Some characteristics of the sociological profession are analysed against emerging challenges in the knowledge society. The first section portrays the current situation of sociology in real work contexts as a multisector profession in multidisciplinary settings. The second section analyses some drawbacks in the training and guida…
Management skills and organizational culture as sources of innovation for firms in peripheral regions
The existing literature shows that the knowledge and skills of managers and organizational culture are key elements to innovate. We present a model that explores the relationship of innovation with management skills and some elements of organizational culture. The study has selected indicators previously compiled from the literature, reorganized for the purpose of this research, and the model proposed here has been assessed using a multivariate t…
Political science (7 works) · Computer Science (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Public relations (4 works) · Social science (4 works) · Absorptive capacity (3 works) · Innovation and Knowledge Management (3 works) · Knowledge management (3 works) · Marketing (3 works)