External knowledge search, absorptive capacity and radical innovation in high-technology firms
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External knowledge search, absorptive capacity and radical innovation in high-technology firmsFecha de publicación
2017-08-10Editor
ElsevierCita bibliográfica
FLOR PERIS, María Luisa; COOPER, Sarah Y.; OLTRA MESTRE, María José. External knowledge search, absorptive capacity and radical innovation in high-technology firms. European Management Journal (2017), onlineTipo de documento
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Open innovation and absorptive capacity are two concepts based on the idea that companies can leverage the knowledge generated externally to improve their innovation performance. The aim of this paper is to analyse ... [+]
Open innovation and absorptive capacity are two concepts based on the idea that companies can leverage the knowledge generated externally to improve their innovation performance. The aim of this paper is to analyse the joint effect of open innovation and absorptive capacity on a firm's radical innovation. Open innovation is expressed in terms of external search breadth and depth strategies and absorptive capacity is described by distinguishing between potential and realized absorptive capacity. In order to test our hypotheses, we carried out empirical research in firms operating in high-technology industries. The results indicate that internal routines and processes for absorbing external knowledge help explain radical innovation as they show a significant effect of potential and realized absorptive capacity. Also, there is a moderating effect of absorptive capacity on open innovation. Specifically, potential absorptive capacity exerts a positive effect on the relationship between external search breadth and depth and radical innovation. Realized absorptive capacity moderates the influence of external search breadth. These findings confirm the complementary nature of absorptive capacity and open innovation search strategies on radical innovation. [-]
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European Management Journal (2017) onlineProyecto de investigación
1) Spanish Ministry of Science and Technology through project ECO2011-29201; 2) Spanish Ministry of Education Culture and Sport for its financial support within the framework of its International Mobility Program for Senior Researchers “ Salvador de Madariaga ” (Reference PRX16-00476).Derechos de acceso
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