The complementary effect of partner selection and alliance scope on the innovative performance of R&D alliances

Antonio Capaldo; Antonio Messeni Petruzzelli; Daniele Rotolo

The complementary effect of partner selection and alliance scope on the innovative performance of R&D alliances

Antonio Capaldo, Antonio Messeni Petruzzelli, Daniele Rotolo

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

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Abstract

This paper investigates how the scope of technological search performed by allied firms complements the effect of two major partner selection criteria on the innovative performance of strategic alliances. Based on the empirical analysis of 1,912 R&D alliances in the EEE industry, we show that the selection of both: (1) distant partners, and (2) partners belonging to the same industrial group as the selecting firm, exert a negative impact on innovation. However, the impact of the two selection criteria on the alliance innovative performance is positive when the alliance is aimed at searching widely. We argue that the wider search scope the more knowledge diversity between partners and the existence of strong control mechanisms within the relationship enhance innovation in R&D alliances.

Lingua originale	Inglese
Titolo della pubblicazione ospite	29th Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual International Conference
Pagine	1-21
Numero di pagine	21
Stato di pubblicazione	Pubblicato - 2009
Evento	2009 Strategic Management Society (SMS) Conference - Washington D.C. Durata: 11 ott 2009 → 14 ott 2009

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Convegno	2009 Strategic Management Society (SMS) Conference
Città	Washington D.C.
Periodo	11/10/09 → 14/10/09

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alliance scope
innovation
partner selection
strategic alliances

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