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Evaluation of Core and Symbolic Capabilities During Due-Diligence Processes in New Biotechnology Firms

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  • Galit Klein

    (Department of Business Administration, Kinneret Academic College, Bar-Ilan University, Jordan Valley, Israel)

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This study discusses the role of core and symbolic capabilities during due-diligence processes when investing in companies in turbulent fields such as the biotechnology industry. The results indicate that investors' evaluations are hierarchical and are based on two premises. First, investors look for core capabilities — the characteristics that signal the potential for future success. They then search for symbolic elements, such as reputation, to confirm their decisions. The study expands earlier models of investors' evaluation processes. It also offers new insights for entrepreneurs of biotechnology firms.

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  • Galit Klein, 2014. "Evaluation of Core and Symbolic Capabilities During Due-Diligence Processes in New Biotechnology Firms," International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 11(06), pages 1-20.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:ijitmx:v:11:y:2014:i:06:n:s0219877014500436
    DOI: 10.1142/S0219877014500436
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    Cited by:

    1. Ulrich Lichtenthaler, 2020. "Building Blocks of Successful Digital Transformation: Complementing Technology and Market Issues," International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 17(01), pages 1-14, February.
    2. Shtudiner, Zeev & Klein, Galit, 2020. "Gender, attractiveness, and judgment of impropriety: The case of accountants," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 64(C).
    3. Ulrich Lichtenthaler, 2016. "The Role of Unabsorbed Slack in Internal and Collaborative Innovation Processes — A Resource-Based Framework," International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 13(03), pages 1-13, June.

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