Mission statements and performance: an exploratory study of science parks

Berbegal Mirabent, Jasmina; Alegre, Ines; Guerrero Sabido, Adrián

doi:10.1016/j.lrp.2019.101932

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Berbegal Mirabent, Jasmina

Alegre, Ines

Guerrero Sabido, Adrián

Document typeArticle

Defense date2020

Rights accessRestricted access - publisher's policy (embargoed until 2022-10)

Abstract

Science parks play an important role in the promotion of innovation. Their objective is to act as a bridge between universities and industry with the support of public administrations. However, the specific role of a science park might vary depending on the geographical setting. For that reason, the mission statement of science parks can greatly differ from one another. The original contribution of this study stems from investigating the relationship between strategic managerial choices (how science parks define their mission statement) and their performance. A qualitative approach is used and is based on a sample of 20 Spanish science parks. Our results demonstrate the importance of concentrating on a few relevant components, namely, customers, product offer, geographic scope, investors and society.

CitationBerbegal-Mirabent, J.; Alegre, I.; Guerrero, A. Mission statements and performance: an exploratory study of science parks. "Long range planning", 2020, vol. 53, núm. 5, p. 101932:1-101932:11.

URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/2117/359898

DOI10.1016/j.lrp.2019.101932

ISSN0024-6301

Publisher versionhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0024630118305247

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