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The role of competitive pressure in R%D cooperation: evidence from immature markets

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  • Juha J. Hinkkanen
  • Markus Jääskeläinen
  • Juha Väätänen

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Competition has been regarded as a cornerstone behind innovativeness, but the relationship between competition and R%D cooperation has been overlooked. We study the topic in the context of the emerging economy of Russia. The findings are based on an analysis of countries' competitiveness rankings and on a survey of 206 Russian firms and their innovation activities. On the basis of the results, the source of competition is important when looking at an R%D cooperation process and its results. Firms tend not to employ international R%D cooperation before they are confronted by international competition. After confronting international competition, it shows across the whole R%D cooperation process and the company's perception of its success. We conclude that in immature markets it is crucially important to increase the level of international competition in order to improve the organisational capabilities and skills needed in R%D cooperation.

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  • Juha J. Hinkkanen & Markus Jääskeläinen & Juha Väätänen, 2013. "The role of competitive pressure in R%D cooperation: evidence from immature markets," International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 7(5), pages 619-636.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:7:y:2013:i:5:p:619-636
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