The Antecedents and Innovation Effects of Domestic and Offshore R&D Outsourcing: The Contingent Impact of Cognitive Distance and Absorptive Capacity

Olivier Bertrand, Michael J. Mol

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Abstract

This paper analyzes differences in the antecedents and performance consequences of domestic and offshore R&D outsourcing. Offshore outsourcing is characterized by larger cognitive distance. We find that absorptive capacity from internal R&D allows for more offshore outsourcing and that offshore outsourcing leads to more positive innovation outcomes, especially product innovation.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftStrategic Management Journal
Vol/bind34
Udgave nummer6
Sider (fra-til)751-760
Antal sider9
ISSN0143-2095
DOI
StatusUdgivet - jun. 2013
Udgivet eksterntJa

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