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| Author: | Wincent, J. Anokhin, S. Boter, H. |
| Title: | Network board continuity and effectiveness of open innovation in Swedish strategic small-firm networks |
| Journal: | R & D Management
2009 : JAN, VOL. 39:1, p. 55-67 |
| Index terms: | innovation technological innovation R&D small business networks Scandinavia Nordic countries Sweden |
| Freeterms: | boards |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | New organizational arrangements targeting open innovation, such as small-firm networks, use boards to effectively manage joint research and development (R&D) activities. These boards are similar yet different from traditional corporate boards, e.g. possibly having different requirements for proper functioning. Using 5-year longitudinal data on over 50 Swedish strategic small-firm networks, this study examines how the boards should be organized to help improve the innovative status of network participants. The set of tools available for effective organization of the boards' operations is expanded. The effects of network board continuity on network members' innovative performance is emphasized. It is argued that the relationship is curvilinear (U-shaped). It is shown to be more pronounced in larger networks. |
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