Our study shows empirically that the choice of resource allocation strategy affects innovation performance. A policy of … allocating resources to a broader range of innovation projects increases sales of new products, especially if these are truly … stronger for firms that allocate resources more selectively at later stages of the innovation process. Based on these results …

that ICT use is associated with an increase in both types of flexibility but the implications for innovation activities …This paper investigates to what extent the usage of information and communication technology (ICT) fosters innovation … activities by facilitating more flexible organisational structures in firms. We distinguish between functional flexibility (the …

The innovation activities of foreign subsidiaries have been identified as an important source of competitive advantage … foreignness). We derive potential stumbling blocks in the innovation process theoretically and argue that these materialize as … innovation activities in Germany from various sectors. We find that foreign-controlled firms are not challenged by liability of …

known about how the direction of search strategies influences innovation performance. In this paper, we argue that firms … that being open for innovation generally pays off. However, both moderating factors have a crucial role to play: On the one … novel knowledge and to enhance innovation performance. We develop targeted management recommendations based on these results. …

also show a positive impact on process innovation intensity. These results do not only emerge for the short-run of two …

Flexibility in response to competitive pressure from globalized markets and increasingly individualized customer … client-side innovation. The aim of this paper is to contribute to resolving an empirical puzzle arising from the prior … economics. We hypothesize that the right balance between internal and external knowledge is critical for innovation. The …

also show a positive impact on process innovation intensity. These results do not only emerge for the short-run of two …

This paper investigates the impact of in-house R&D and innovation management practices on innovation success in small … innovation management tools in order to achieve innovation success. We analyse whether such a strategy can pay off. Based on data … from the German CIS we find that R&D activities are a main driver for innovation success if combined with external R …