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DDI2.5 XML CODEBOOK RECORD FOR STUDY NUMBER 1675 Innovations in the U.K. Since 1945 167510.5255/UKDA-SN-1675-1 Freeman, C., University of Sussex, Science Policy Research Unit Pavitt, K., University of Sussex, Science Policy Research Unit No information recorded Joint SERC-SSRC Committee UK Data Service 01 January 1982 BUSINESSESINDUSTRIESINFORMATION SOURCESPROCESS DEVELOPMENTPRODUCT DEVELOPMENTRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTSCIENCE POLICYSCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENTSCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONSPECIALIZATIONINNOVATIONTRANSNATIONAL ENTERPRISES Science and technology <P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P>The aim of this research was to survey significant technical innovations (defined as the successful commercial introduction of new or improved products, processes or materials) which have been introduced into British industry and commerce since 1945. The survey was conducted for the purpose of providing information which complements that on other aspects of the nation's scientific and technological activity, and for use as a measurement of the output of innovative activities, indicating the nature of the innovative firms, knowledge inputs, the characteristics of innovations, and the flow between industries. Significant innovations were identified by groups of experts knowledgeable in particular sectors, and their information was confirmed by the innovating firms wherever possible.<B>Main Topics</B>:<BR>The survey contains the following information for each innovation:<br> (1) a brief description of the innovation;<br> (2) the industrial sector of the innovation (SIC, ISIC and SITC codes);<br> (3) the type of innovation (product, process, etc.);<br> (4) the sources of major knowledge inputs to the innovation;<br> (5) the dates of introduction of the innovation;<br> (6) the sector (SIC and ISIC), size, status and name of the innovating firm;<br> (7) the sector (SIC and ISIC), size, country of origin and name of parent company where appropriate;<br> (8) the sector (SIC and ISIC) in which the innovation was first used. United Kingdom Technological innovationsNational Significant innovations introduced into UK industry and commerce between 1945 and 1983. Follow-up to cross-sectional studyupdate of earlier study ending in 1980 (not held at the Data Archive) No sampling (total universe)Information was obtained from industrial experts and innovative companies responsible for the innovations suggested by the experts. Face-to-face interviewTelephone interviewPostal survey <p>The Data Collection is available to UK Data Service registered users subject to the <a href="https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/app/uploads/cd137-enduserlicence.pdf" target="_blank">End User Licence Agreement</a>.</p><p>Commercial use of the data requires approval from the data owner or their nominee. The UK Data Service will contact you.</p> See <restrctn> Pavitt, K. (1983) 'Characteristics of innovative activities in British industry'<i></i> Characteristics of innovative activities in British industry Wyatt, S. (1985) 'The role of small firms in innovative activity - : some new evidence' to be published in '<i></i>, Economia e Politica Industriale The role of small firms in innovative activity - Davidson, W. (1976) 'Patterns of factor-saving innovation in the industrialised world'<i></i>, European Economic Review Patterns of factor-saving innovation in the industrialised world Robson, M. (1984) 'Changes in the direction of innovative effort in UK industry 1945-1980'<i></i> Changes in the direction of innovative effort in UK industry 1945-1980 Robson, M. (1984) <i>Science and technology indicators for the UK: : further data collection on innovations in Britain</i> [Research report], : SPRU. Science and technology indicators for the UK: Davidson, W. (1979) 'Factor endowment, innovation and International Trade Theory'<i></i> Factor endowment, innovation and International Trade Theory Townsend, J. (1981) <i>Science and technology indicators for the UK - : innovations in Britain since 1945</i>, [Working paper].: SPRU. Science and technology indicators for the UK - https://oai.ukdataservice.ac.uk:8443/oai/provider 1675 2024-11-28T07:21:10Z ddi:codebook:2_5