Paper Info
Title
Redesigning the model of the initiation and evolution of inter-firm knowledge transfer in R&D relationships
Abstract
Purpose Starting from the model of the initiation and evolution of inter-firm knowledge transfer in R&D relationships developed by Faems et al. (2007), the purpose of this paper is to refine and improve this model, assessing its reliability in a different and wider context and extending it according to the outcomes. Design/methodology/approach A multiple case-study approach was implemented, examining 34 dyadic inter-firm R&D relationships. This methodology suited the research goal of exploring the validity of a model in an area where little data or theory exists. Findings The theoretical model proposed by Faems et al. (2007) was improved, confirming the adequacy of the overall structure of their intuition and highlighting several differences in terms of factors that lead to the dissolution of R&D relationships. These differences mainly refer to partners' similarities before starting R&D relationships, co-opetition situations, knowledge leakage/opportunistic behavior and reputation issues. Originality/value This work is the first to investigate two open research gaps related to the model of the initiation and evolution of inter-firm knowledge transfer in R&D relationships: the need for additional case studies in other contexts to develop a more general theory and the lack of research incorporating issues such as relational capital between partners, governance form and alliance scope in an integrated analysis.
Year
DOI
Venue
2019
10.1108/JKM-05-2018-0326
JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Keywords
Field
DocType
Governance,Trust,Knowledge creation,Evolution,R&D,Knowledge transfer,Relationships,Collaboration,Initiation,Inter-firm knowledge transfer,R&D relationship,Dissolution
Open research,Corporate governance,Relational capital,Alliance,Computer science,Knowledge transfer,Knowledge management,Intuition,Originality,Reputation
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
23.0
10.0
1367-3270
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
1
0.37
0
Authors
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Francesco Galati1183.43
Barbara Bigliardi2172.74