We discuss how firms can replicate practices and knowledge embedded in practices by following principles, with no direct reference to an extant working example (template). Definitions are provided for the key concepts of templates, principles, and background knowledge. We address the challenges...

In addition to generating innovations, research and development (R&D) increases a firm's capacity to utilize existing information found within its environment. Although much research focuses on new innovation R&D, little research exists regarding the role that R&D plays in a firm's learning...