Open Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) : External Knowledge Sourcing Strategies and Internal Organizational Facilitators
In this paper we explore how SMEs engage in external knowledge sourcing, a form of inbound open innovation. We draw upon a sample of 1,411 SMEs and empirically conceptualize a typology of strategic types of external knowledge sourcing, namely minimal, supply-chain, technology-oriented, application-oriented, and full scope sourcing. Each strategy reflects the nature of external interactions and is linked to a distinct mixture of four internal practices for managing innovation. Both full-scope and application-oriented sourcing offer performance benefits and are associated with a stronger focus on managing innovation. However, they differ in their managerial focus on strategic and operational aspects
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2013
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Authors: | Brunswicker, Sabine |
Other Persons: | Vanhaverbeke, Wim (contributor) |
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[2013]: [S.l.] : SSRN |
Subject: | Organisatorischer Wandel | Organizational change | KMU | SME | Open Innovation | Open innovation | Wissenstransfer | Knowledge transfer |
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freely available
Extent: | 1 Online-Ressource (38 p) |
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Type of publication: | Book / Working Paper |
Language: | English |
Notes: | Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments October 10, 2013 erstellt |
Other identifiers: | 10.2139/ssrn.2351047 [DOI] |
Source: | ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW |
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013073329