DEFINITION :

1. the ultimate source, origin or cause.
2. a natural or original tendency, faculty or endorsement
3. a fundamental truth, law, doctrine, or motivating force, upon which others are based

A well-structured KIZ that is capable of sustained and real-time innovation, incorporates the standards of operational excellence outlined below. Lack of attention to these parameters will result in sub-optimization of invested resources. Effective adaptation of these knowledge economy principles within given geographic, industry or virtual constellations of activity enables progress.