The effects of coopetition on the innovation activities and firm performance: Some empirical evidence
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper involves evaluating the impact of coopetition on the innovation activities and innovation performance of companies.
Design/methodology/approach
The study deployed data from the Community Innovation Survey – CIS 2012 and subject to the application of different multivariate statistical analysis processes.
Findings
The authors furthermore conclude that coopetition and the transfer of knowledge to and from competitors generates a statistically significant positive impact on company innovation-related activities and performance.
Originality/value
This work enriches the theory of innovation from the perspectives of game-theoretic strategic and resource theory approach. Moreover, the findings provide several recommendations for managers to effectively conduct firm’s coopetition strategy on innovation performance.
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Citation
Fernandes, C.I., Ferreira, J.J., Veiga, P.M. and Marques, C. (2019), "The effects of coopetition on the innovation activities and firm performance: Some empirical evidence", Competitiveness Review, Vol. 29 No. 5, pp. 622-645. https://doi.org/10.1108/CR-12-2018-0080
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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