Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

External heterogeneity and its impact on open innovation performance

Huang, S.; Chen, J.; Wang, Y.; Ning, L.; Sutherland, D.; Zhou, Z.; Zhou, Y.

External heterogeneity and its impact on open innovation performance Thumbnail


Authors

S. Huang

J. Chen

Y. Wang

L. Ning

Z. Zhou

Y. Zhou



Abstract

While current research commonly finds there may be an optimum overall level of search depth commitment at the apex of an inverted U relationship, it says comparatively little about the optimal allocation of search depth between competing search channels. Neither does it explore in depth the qualitative differences in the breadth of different external search channels. Here we conceptually and empirically explore the idea of the intra-search channel allocation problem using the concept of heterogeneity in search depth and breadth. We explore how variations in the distribution of open innovation search depth and breadth influnence innovation performance and in doing so contribute to a more fine grained conceptual understanding of external innovation. We do so an emerging market context, namely China. Our contributions are therefore twofold, involving both conceptual and empirical elements.

Citation

Huang, S., Chen, J., Wang, Y., Ning, L., Sutherland, D., Zhou, Z., & Zhou, Y. (2015). External heterogeneity and its impact on open innovation performance. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 27(2), 182-197. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2014.957664

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2015
Deposit Date Sep 19, 2014
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Technology Analysis and Strategic Management
Print ISSN 0953-7325
Electronic ISSN 1465-3990
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 27
Issue 2
Pages 182-197
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2014.957664
Keywords Open innovation, External innovation factors, Heterogeneity, Innovation.
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1423392

Files




You might also like



Downloadable Citations