The institutionalization of knowledge transfer activities between industrial firms and university research centers is considered as well as the factors that affect the ability of firms to acquire external knowledge to create competitive advantage. The data is based on survey results from 189...

Strategic alliances with pharmaceutical firms allow small biotechnology firms to acquire needed financial capital in exchange for sharing new, cutting-edge technologies. This study draws from aspects of resource-based view and social capital theory to examine the factors that influence the...

The role of key organizational factors in promoting knowledge transfer and technology transfer are discussed. Data were collected by surveys of 189 industrial firms representing 21 different industrial sectors. Knowledge transfer and technology transfer activities were examined within the...