Existing knowledge, knowledge creation capability, and the rate of new product introduction in high-technology firms

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The relationship between the existing knowledge in an organization and both the organization's knowledge creation capability and the way it influences the introduction of new products and services are examined. The analysis shows that the study of knowledge creation capability has promise for increasing understanding of how organizations evolve and adapt to their new environments.

Author: Smith, Ken G., Collins, Christopher J., Clark, Kevin D.
Computer and Data Processing Services, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Product management

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Managing potential and realized absorptive capacity: How do organizational antecedents matter?

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A study identifies differing effects for both components of absorptive capacity by exploring how organizational antecedents affect potential and realize absorptive capacity. Results reveal that organizational mechanisms associated with coordination capabilities primarily enhance a units' potential absorptive capacity.

Author: Volberda, Henk W., Jansen, Justin J.P., Van Denbosch, Frons A.J.
Organizational research, Business intelligence, Competitive intelligence

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Knowledge transfer in Introrganizational networks: Effects of Network Position and Absorptive capacity on Business Unit Innovation and Performance

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Research regarding the innovation and performance of organizational networks is given. The study focuses on central network positions, arguing the ability for higher performance and more innovations given the units knowledge absorption ability and/or ability to replicate new knowledge.

International Affairs, Information & Cultural Activities, Network analysis (Planning)

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Subjects list: Research, United States, Knowledge management
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