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Innovation Benefited by Relationship Learning

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  • Li-Wei Wu

    (Department of International Business, Tunghai University, Taiwan)

  • Chen-Yu Lin

    (Department of International Business, Feng-Chia University, Taiwan)

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This study examines the effects of commitment and relationship investment on relationship learning and also incorporates functional conflict and innovation orientation as well as their influences on the relationship between relationship learning and innovation. The findings support the positive relationships among commitment, relationship investment, relationship learning, and innovation. Meanwhile, functional conflict and innovation orientation enhance the effect of relationship learning on innovation.

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  • Li-Wei Wu & Chen-Yu Lin, 2018. "Innovation Benefited by Relationship Learning," International Journal of Business and Economics, School of Management Development, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan, vol. 17(1), pages 55-72, June.
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    Keywords

    commitment; relationship investment; relationship learning; innovation; functional conflict; innovation orientation;
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    JEL classification:

    • M3 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising
    • L1 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance

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