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Open Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): External Knowledge Sourcing Strategies and Internal Organizational Facilitators

Journal of small business management, 2015-10, Vol.53 (4), p.1241-1263 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

2014 International Council for Small Business 2015 ;2014 International Council for Small Business ;Copyright Blackwell Publishing Ltd. Oct 2015 ;ISSN: 0047-2778 ;EISSN: 1540-627X ;DOI: 10.1111/jsbm.12120 ;CODEN: JSBMAU

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Title:
Open Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): External Knowledge Sourcing Strategies and Internal Organizational Facilitators
Author: Brunswicker, Sabine ; Vanhaverbeke, Wim
Subjects: Analysis ; Business creativity ; Business strategies ; Innovation ; Innovations ; Knowledge ; Knowledge management ; Small & medium sized enterprises-SME ; Small and medium sized companies ; Small and medium sized enterprises ; Sourcing ; Strategic management ; Studies ; Supply chain management
Is Part Of: Journal of small business management, 2015-10, Vol.53 (4), p.1241-1263
Description: In this paper we explore how small and medium-sized enterprises () engage in external knowledge sourcing, a form of inbound open innovation. We draw upon a sample of 1,411 and empirically conceptualize a typology of strategic types of external knowledge sourcing, namely minimal, supply-chain, technology-oriented, application-oriented, and full-scope sourcing. Each strategy reflects the nature of external interactions and is linked to a distinct mixture of four internal practices for managing innovation. Both full-scope and application-oriented sourcing offer performance benefits and are associated with a stronger focus on managing innovation. However, they differ in their managerial focus on strategic and operational aspects.
Publisher: Milwaukee: Blackwell Publishing Inc
Language: English
Identifier: ISSN: 0047-2778
EISSN: 1540-627X
DOI: 10.1111/jsbm.12120
CODEN: JSBMAU
Source: Alma/SFX Local Collection

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Open Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): External Knowledge Sourcing Strategies and Internal Organizational Facilitators

2014 International Council for Small Business 2015 ;2014 International Council for Small Business ;Copyright Blackwell Publishing Ltd. Oct 2015 ;ISSN: 0047-2778 ;EISSN: 1540-627X ;DOI: 10.1111/jsbm.12120 ;CODEN: JSBMAU

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