Firm innovation: technological boundary-spanning search and knowledge base and distance
Xianglin Zhu,
Naiding Yang,
Mingzhen Zhang
et al.
Abstract:PurposeTechnical knowledge is a key factor in firm innovation. This study aims to construct a theoretical framework of technological boundary-spanning search, exploratory innovation and exploitative innovation to help firms adjust their search strategies and improve the effect of external resources on internal innovation.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses questionnaires to collect data and conducts empirical analysis using SPSS25 and AMOS24.FindingsTechnological boundary-spanning search is positively co… Show more
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