We examine collaborative complexity arising from strategic alliances among competitors. In high technology industries, rapidly evolving and modular technologies increase the likelihood that collaborative alliances will develop between partners who also compete with one another. Partnering under...

The role of key organizational factors in promoting knowledge transfer and technology transfer are discussed. Data were collected by surveys of 189 industrial firms representing 21 different industrial sectors. Knowledge transfer and technology transfer activities were examined within the...

In this paper, we offer a comprehensive alliance portfolio diversity construct that includes partner, functional, and governance diversity. Grounding our work primarily with the resource and dynamic capabilities-based views, we argue that increased diversity in partners' industry,...

The institutionalization of knowledge transfer activities between industrial firms and university research centers is considered as well as the factors that affect the ability of firms to acquire external knowledge to create competitive advantage. The data is based on survey results from 189...

Recent research suggests preexisting network structural dynamics can hamper inter-organizational alliance formation particularly for poorly embedded firms. However, this research fails to fully explain how poorly embedded firms can overcome these structural barriers when forming alliances. This...