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Ambiguity and knowledge transfer in innovation alliances

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  • Ricarda B. Bouncken

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Open innovation is one trigger of innovation. So are alliances. Yet, innovations always require interaction and to some degree openness among firms, which is still associated with dangers. Project-based conditions of openness, particularly the ability to reduce dangers of opportunism through social and causal ambiguities remain unexplored in alliance research. Using an empirical study of 114 biotechnology firms, this paper explores the effect of causal ambiguities and social complexity on firms' willingness to give their alliance partners access to their knowledge. Through the examination of main and of mediating factors, this paper uncovers integrated protection which is different to openness.

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  • Ricarda B. Bouncken, 2015. "Ambiguity and knowledge transfer in innovation alliances," International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 7(4), pages 309-323.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeven:v:7:y:2015:i:4:p:309-323
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    Cited by:

    1. Karla Zimpel-Leal & Fiona Lettice, 2021. "Generative Mechanisms for Scientific Knowledge Transfer in the Food Industry," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(2), pages 1-23, January.
    2. Ana María Serrano-Bedia & Marta Pérez-Pérez, 2021. "Knowledge Ambidexterity within a Business Context: Taking Stock and Moving Forward," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(18), pages 1-21, September.

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