Technological Collaboration: Bridging the Innovation Gap between Small and Large Firms

被引：250

作者：

Jesus Nieto, Maria ^{[1
]}

Santamaria, Lluis ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Carlos III Madrid, Management & Strateg Div, E-28903 Getafe, Spain

[2] Univ Carlos III Madrid, Dept Business Adm, E-28903 Getafe, Spain

来源：

JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 2010年 / 48卷 / 01期

关键词：

RESEARCH-AND-DEVELOPMENT; DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION; DEVELOPMENT SPILLOVERS; IN-HOUSE; SIZE; PRODUCT; SMES; PERFORMANCE; NETWORKS; PATTERNS;

D O I：

10.1111/j.1540-627X.2009.00286.x

中图分类号：

C93 [管理学];

学科分类号：

12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;

摘要：

This paper analyzes how technological collaboration acts as an input to the innovation process and allows small and medium-sized enterprises to bridge the innovation gap with their bigger counterparts. Based on a large longitudinal sample of Spanish manufacturing firms, the results show that though technological collaboration is a useful mechanism for firms of all sizes to improve innovativeness, it is a critical factor for the smallest firms. The impact of this collaboration varies depending on innovation output and type of partner. Specifically, the impact of collaboration in small and medium-sized firms is more significant for product than process innovations. Regarding type of partner, vertical collaboration-with suppliers and clients-has the greatest impact on firm innovativeness, though this effect is clearer for medium-sized enterprises than for the smallest firms.

引用

页码：44 / 69

页数：26

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