specifically, we explore the social facilitators of exchange and how such facilitators may influence collaboration outcomes. Social … exchange theory is used for this purpose. This longitudinal study is based on a 3-year collaboration project for innovation … collaboration are empirically identified: the dating phase, brainstorming phase, and decision phase. Three social facilitators of …

new product developed in collaboration, but that it does not affect adherence to schedule. In addition, trust reinforces … impact of formalization and the interaction effect between formalization and trust between partners in order to gauge their … influence on NPD collaboration performance. Findings indicate that formalization directly boosts the quality and novelty of the …