Inter-partner relationship, knowledge transfer mechanisms, and improved capability to manage R&D alliances: Evidence from the telecommunications industry

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Abstract

This paper analyses the influence of the relationship between the alliance partners on the effectiveness of knowledge transfer mechanisms in promoting inter-organisational learning. In particular, we are interested in the role of inter-partner competition, knowledge complementarity and trust in moderating the relationship between the use of various knowledge transfer mechanisms and an improved capability to manage R&D alliances. Our results suggest that firms can expect utmost learning benefits from the use of knowledge transfer mechanisms in the presence of high inter-partner competition. In addition, we observe amplifying effects of knowledge complementarity and trust on the effectiveness of knowledge transfer mechanisms. Copyright © 2009 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.

Identifier

64149107018 (Scopus)

Publication Title

International Journal of Technology Management

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1504/IJTM.2009.024434

ISSN

02675730

First Page

346

Last Page

370

Issue

4

Volume

47

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