Small firms in multipartner R&D alliances: Gaining benefits by acquiescing

被引：32

作者：

Thorgren, Sara ^{[1
]}

Wincent, Joakim ^{[1
]}

Boter, Hakan ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Lulea Univ Technol, SE-97187 Lulea, Sweden

[2] Umea Univ, Umea Sch Business & Econ, SE-90187 Umea, Sweden

来源：

JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 2012年 / 29卷 / 04期

关键词：

Multipartner alliance; Cooperation; Innovation; Exchange norms; PERFORMANCE IMPLICATIONS; STRATEGIC ALLIANCES; INTERORGANIZATIONAL TRUST; RESOURCE COMPLEMENTARITY; PRODUCT INNOVATION; NETWORK STRUCTURE; EXCHANGE; COOPERATION; COLLABORATION; KNOWLEDGE;

D O I：

10.1016/j.jengtecman.2012.07.002

中图分类号：

F [经济];

学科分类号：

02 ;

摘要：

This study highlights how smaller firms gain advantages through exchange strategies in alliances. Based on a sample of 141 firms involved in multipartner alliances governed by cooperative exchange norms, our findings support the hypothesis that smaller firms are more likely than larger firms to comply with cooperative exchange norms. This finding is especially valid for firms in manufacturing industries and can positively influence new product development. This study is a starting point for additional research investigating how, when, and why firms can benefit from engaging in multipartner alliances, even if they are a relatively small player. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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页码：453 / 467

页数：15

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