Firms' search for external knowledge is one aspect of knowledge integration in the innovation process. The literature … has investigated innovation and the breadth of search in different information channels. We introduce the concept of … search balance reflecting the heterogeneity of a firm's knowledge base. Results from German Community Innovation Survey data …

innovation efficiency process. The influence of the potential and realized absorptive capacity on new products is significant and … interesting to extend the research to another innovation metrics as new organizational methods, new processes, new designs or new … decision for the firm's innovation. Companies must be conscious that while suppliers and customers' cooperation are relevant …