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The interaction between internal R&D and different types of external knowledge sourcing : an empirical study of Chinese innovative firms
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Author
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Abstract
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| This paper investigates to what extent internal R&D efforts and different types of external knowledge sources jointly affect innovation performance of firms in emerging economies. Based on a survey about external knowledge sourcing activities of Chinese innovative firms, we categorize external knowledge sources into four groups: science-based partners; horizontal connections; value chain partners, and technology service providers. We find that both internal R&D activities and external knowledge sourcing have a positive effect on firms' innovation performance. Strong internal R&D capabilities also increase the effect of sourcing from value chain partners and horizontal connections, but we do not find support for complementarity between internal R&D and collaborations with universities and research labs. These findings jointly suggest that the mixture of different types of external knowledge partners in combination with internal R&D capabilities is crucial in understanding the role of open innovation in emerging economies. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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R & D management. - Oxford
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Publication
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Oxford
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2016
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ISSN
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0033-6807
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DOI
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10.1111/RADM.12162
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Volume/pages
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46
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(2016)
, p. 1006-1023
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ISI
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000387214100006
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