University–Business Engagement Franchising and Geographic Distance: A Case Study of a Business Leadership Programme. Issue 7 (2nd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dada, Olufunmilola (Lola); Jack, Sarah; George, Magnus
• Is Part Of: Regional studies. Volume 50:Issue 7(2016)
• Page Start: 1217
• Page End: 1231
• Publication Date: 2016-07-02
• Subjects: University–business engagement -- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) -- Franchising -- Opportunity recognition -- Learning; 大学—企业合作 -- 中小型企业（SMEs） -- 特许经营 -- 机会辨识 -- 学习; Engagement entre les milieux universitaire et professionnel -- Petites et moyennes entreprises -- Franchisage -- Reconnaissance des opportunités -- Apprentissage; Zusammenarbeit zwischen Hochschulen und Unternehmen -- Kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen -- Franchising -- Erkennen von Chancen -- Lernen; Cooperación entre universidades y empresas -- Pequeñas y medianas empresas (pymes) -- Franquicias -- Reconocimiento de oportunidades -- Aprendizaje; JEL classification: M13; Regional planning -- Periodicals; Regional planning -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 307.14
• DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2014.995614
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0034-3404

Abstract

Abstract : Dada O., Jack S. and George M. University–business engagement franchising and geographic distance: a case study of a business leadership programme, Regional Studies . This paper adapts a franchising perspective to generate a better understanding of geographic distance in university–business engagement. The study utilized an in-depth case study of a leadership and management development intervention, a programme specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owner-managers (or directors) by the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development, within a well-respected institution, ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world. Unlike most studies, the research findings indicate that knowledge spillovers from university–business engagement can occur through replication in regions external to the university's locality.