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 …

The market launch of product innovations is the most visible output of a firm's investment in innovation activities. To … number of different ways, and optimize their innovation process. The success of a firm's innovation strategy has two … product innovation. Second, the ability to turn the market introduction of a product innovation into commercial success. While …

In this paper we contribute to the discussion on whether intellectual property rights foster or hinder innovation by … sequential innovation process. We use this task to investigate the effects of intellectual property allowing subjects to assign … innovation paths. Subjects act more self-reliant and non-optimally in order to avoid paying license fees. Our results suggest …

MSMEs find it challenging to undertake innovation activities given their limited resources and capabilities. Studies on … innovation in MSMEs have identified internal and external factors that affect innovation capabilities and activities, one of … been used by governments to promote innovation especially in MSMEs. Using the 2015 Survey of Innovation Activities of …