A note on outbound open innovation and firm performance

A note on outbound open innovation and firm performance

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Article ID: iaor201528833
Volume: 45
Issue: 5
Start Page Number: 606
End Page Number: 608
Publication Date: Nov 2015
Journal: R&D Management
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Keywords: research and development, technology transfer
Abstract:

The concept of open innovation has attracted a lot of interest over the past decade. In light of a relative emphasis on inbound open innovation (indicating an outside‐in process) in prior research, this brief note addresses the relationship between outbound open innovation (indicating an inside‐out process) and firm performance. In particular, it suggests that outbound open innovation may have positive and negative effects on firm performance based on potential benefits and risks of transferring technology. To what degree these effects materialize depends on internal factors, e.g. desorptive capacity, and external factors, e.g. appropriability. Consequently, a proficient internal management of outbound open innovation is critical to avoid its potential risks and to capture its substantial benefits. In this regard, future research may substantially deepen the insights into the relevance and role of outbound open innovation.

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