collaboration in these relationships. The least squares structural equation model (PLS-SEM) analyzed a sample of 104 SMEs in the … only significant for organizational and productive performance and with respect to the moderating effect of Collaboration … study can contribute to the validation, updating or implementation of public policies that promote collaboration between …

and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This article investigates the importance of absorptive capacity created and … accumulated in R&D efforts and in qualified human resources, on SMEs' capabilities to collaborate with other firms, with … SMEs located in the Lombardy region (Italy). Probit model estimations demonstrate that even in SMEs absorptive capacity has …

and growth of small firms. Furthermore, innovation policies that mandate collaboration are likely to significantly …

-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach – An examination of the literature was undertaken to review the studies on open … innovation in SMEs. The selected articles were classified in different themes and analyzed accordingly. Findings – The study … finds that adopting OI by SMEs improves their overall innovation performance. The authors found that a larger number of …

economic impact. Findings – Regarding the likelihood of product innovation, collaboration with domestic (Chinese) companies is … products in the sales mix for small, medium, and large firms. Domestic collaboration can boost the sales of innovating small … the current literature by examining the impact of foreign vs domestic collaboration on Chinese firms, whereas most …