Innovation, Markets and Sustainable Energy is the first attempt to explore fuel cells and hydrogen technologies by embracing a solid theoretical perspective in the field of innovation and management. Adopting a cross-sectional and international perspective, the book analyzes the implications of...

We explore how a firm’s knowledge structure characteristics and market identity—as reflected in its position in the industry value chain and market status—influence knowledge-based alliance (KBA) formation. We propose that a firm’s propensity to form KBAs is affected by the congruence...

This paper presents a new perspective on the ambidexterity debate. Basing our work on the assumption that learning is a multilevel process, we develop and empirically test whether, how, and with what consequences firms can balance explorative and exploitative technology-learning activities...

This study contributes to the literature on strategic alliances by examining the relationship between a firm’s stakeholder orientation and its attractiveness as an alliance partner. We suggest that stakeholder orientation, defined as the extent to which a firm adopts policies and management...