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| Author: | Vanhaverbeke, W. (et al.) |
| Title: | The role of alliance network redundancy in the creation of core and non-core technologies |
| Journal: | Journal of Management Studies
2009 : MAR, VOL. 46:2, p. 215-244 |
| Index terms: | industries companies innovation technology networks |
| Freeterms: | partnerships alliances |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This paper explores the effect of a focal firm, and its partners' local alliance actions, on the creation of technological innovations by the former. In particular, it is examined how two types of redundancy in a focal firm's ego network affect its ability to create new technologies in its technology core areas (exploitation) and/or non-core areas (exploration). This is empirically analysed in three different industry settings: chemicals, motor vehicles, and pharmaceuticals. It is found among others that individual firms can boost both types of innovative output by shaping the degree of redundancy in their local alliance network, but that the way in which this should be done differs btw. the creation of core and non-core technologies. Overall, the findings reflect an action-oriented view on the role of individual firms in collaborative networks. |
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