This paper takes innovative enterprises as the research object and explores the relationship between resource integration and synergistic innovation effect. This paper first defines and analyzes the related concepts, then proposes a synergistic innovation effect analysis framework based on the...

Coopetition research lacks theories to describe and explain value creation in coopetitive relationships. To fill this gap the paper develops a portfolio theory of coopetition, i.e. the simultaneous cooperation and competition of firms. Drawing on modern portfolio theory from finance, the paper...

PurposeResources act as an arms which often facilitate firm’s sustainable performance in volatile business market. Least studies emphasised the agile operant resources that propel family firm profitability. The aim of this article is to show the concealed role of agile operant resources of...

The topic of information technology (IT) innovation in non-IT firms has gained considerable attention. However, developing IT innovation capability can be challenging due to technological complexities and knowledge requirements. To overcome this, firms seek external sources of IT knowledge, such...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an imperative role in economic development, increasing global employment and accelerating innovation. Employees, who also play a role as innovative entrepreneurs, affect much of SMEs’ business performance and success. Employees’ capability,...

Purpose – In a constantly turbulent industry environment, companies seeking to survive or even maintain a competitive edge should be able to adapt their capabilities to respond to opportunities and challenges wherever and whenever they arise. This study proposes a research model based on...