Knowledge alliances and innovation performance: an empirical perspective on the role of network resources

Huggins, Robert ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9798-8614 and Johnston, A. 2012. Knowledge alliances and innovation performance: an empirical perspective on the role of network resources. International Journal of Technology Management 57 (4) , pp. 245-265.

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Abstract

This paper draws on the notion of network resources to examine the association between such resources, in the form of knowledge alliances, and the innovation performance of firms, as well as the extent to which the geographic location of network partners influences this performance. We find that innovation performance is associated with a combination of both network resources and the internal characteristics of firms. In particular, we find that regionally-based network resources are more strongly associated with superior innovation performance. Knowledge alliances with local rival firms and knowledge-intensive business service providers (KIBS) are most strongly associated with superior innovation performance. Our findings suggest that spatial proximity is significant for establishing effective knowledge alliances.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
ISSN:	0267-5730
Last Modified:	20 Oct 2022 08:42
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/29331

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