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Configurations of Inter-organizational Knowledge Links: Does Spatial Embeddedness Still Matter?

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  • J. Knoben
  • L. A. G. Oerlemans

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Knoben J. and Oerlemans L. A. G. Configurations of inter-organizational knowledge links: does spatial embeddedness still matter?, Regional Studies . The actor composition of inter-organizational ego-networks is largely ignored in research on territorial innovation models. To fill this gap, this paper explores with which sets of external actors (that is, configurations) firms maintain inter-organizational knowledge links. Subsequently, it analyses the differences in innovative performance between firms engaged in different configurations, also taking into account their geographical dimensions. Four configurations emerged, all of which have positive effects on a firm's innovative performance in comparison with the ‘go-at-it-alone’ strategy. After controlling for actor composition and tie depth, however, their geographical composition is found to be unrelated to the innovative performance of firms. Knoben J. and Oerlemans L. A. G. 组织间知识关联的配置:空间是否仍然相关?区域研究。在关于领域创新模型的研究 中,区域间组织网络行为者的构成往往被忽略。为了填补上述研究空白,本文考察了 维持组织间知识关联外部要素有哪些。文章相应分析了不同公司创新行为之间的差异 ,同时将地理层面的要素纳入考虑范围。较之‘独立’的策略而言,四种配置方式中 每一种都对公司的创新行为产生积极影响。 然而,将行为者组成以及关联深度进行控制之后,(研究)发现,行为者的地理组成 与公司创新行为不发生关联。 创新 配置 合作 地理毗邻 联盟组合 投资组合的多样性 Knoben J. et Oerlemans L. A. G. Les configurations des chaînes inter-organisationnelles de la connaissance: est-ce que l'ancrage g�ographique importe toujours?, Regional Studies . En ce qui concerne la recherche sur les modèles d'innovation g�ographiques, on fait peu d'attention à la composition des acteurs des r�seaux inter-organisationnels du moi. Afin de colmater cette brèche, cet article cherche à examiner les ensembles d'acteurs externes (c'est-à-dire, les configurations) avec lesquels les entreprises suscitent des chaînes inter-organisationnelles de la connaissance. Par la suite, on analyse la variation de la performance en matière d'innovation des entreprises qui s'engagent dans diverses configurations, en tenant compte aussi de leur �tendue g�ographique. Il en ressort quatre configurations, dont tous les quatre ont des retomb�es positives sur la performance de l'entreprise en matière d'innovation par rapport à la strat�gie de ‘faire cavalier seul’. Cependant, ayant tenu compte de la composition des acteurs et de l'intensit� du lien, il s'avère que leur composition g�ographique ne se rapporte pas à la performance en matière d'innovation des entreprises. Innovation Configurations Collaboration Proximit� g�ographique Portefeuille d'alliances Diversification du portefeuille Knoben J. und Oerlemans L. A. G. Konfigurationen von interorganisationellen Wissensverknüpfungen: spielt die räumliche Einbettung noch eine Rolle?, Regional Studies . In den Studien über territoriale Innovationsmodelle wird die Zusammensetzung der Akteure in interorganisationellen Ego-Netzwerken weitgehend ignoriert. Um diese Lücke zu schließen, untersuchen wir in diesem Beitrag, mit welchen Gruppen von externen Akteuren (d. h. Konfigurationen) Firmen interorganisationelle Wissensverknüpfungen unterhalten. Anschließend analysieren wir die Unterschiede bei der innovativen Leistung verschiedener Firmen in unterschiedlichen Konfigurationen unter Berücksichtigung ihrer jeweiligen geografischen Dimensionen. Es ergeben sich vier Konfigurationen, die sich im Vergleich zur ‘Einzelgänger’-Strategie alle positiv auf die innovative Leistung einer Firma auswirken. Bei einer Berücksichtigung der Zusammensetzung der Akteure sowie der Tiefe ihrer Verbindungen stellt sich jedoch heraus, dass ihre geografische Zusammensetzung in keinem Zusammenhang zur innovativen Leistung der Firmen steht. Innovation Konfigurationen Zusammenarbeit Geografisch e Nähe Bündnisportfolio Portfolio-Diversität Knoben J. y Oerlemans L. A. G. Configuraciones de los enlaces de conocimiento interinstitucionales: ¿todav�a importa la integración espacial?, Regional Studies . En los estudios sobre los modelos de innovación territorial se ignora en gran medida la composición de los actores de las ego-redes interinstitucionales. Para cubrir este vac�o, en este art�culo examinamos con qu� grupo de actores externos (es decir, configuraciones) mantienen las empresas los enlaces de conocimiento interinstitucionales. Posteriormente, analizamos las diferencias en el rendimiento innovador entre las empresas que participan en configuraciones diferentes, considerando tambi�n sus dimensiones geográficas. Surgieron cuatro configuraciones, todas con efectos positivos en el rendimiento innovador de las empresas en comparación con la estrategia ‘en solitario’. Sin embargo, despu�s de tener en cuenta la composición de actores y la profundidad de los enlaces, observamos que su composición geográfica no está relacionada con el rendimiento innovador de las empresas. Innovación Configuraciones Colaboración Pro ximidad geográfica Cartera de alianzas Diversidad de las carteras

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  • J. Knoben & L. A. G. Oerlemans, 2012. "Configurations of Inter-organizational Knowledge Links: Does Spatial Embeddedness Still Matter?," Regional Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 46(8), pages 1005-1021, June.
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