Abstract
Drawing from research on alliance learning, we develop a model of technology learning by integrating technological capabilities and alliance knowledge in a framework of absorptive capacity. We also differentiate between absolute and relative components of absorptive capacity. Our study of the chemical-pharmaceutical industry found that technology learning was higher when firms were quick to adopt new technologies and when they have accumulated experience via alliances. Among alliances, cross-border R&D alliances have the strongest effect on technology learning. Overall, the findings show the pronounced effect of absolute absorptive capacity on technology learning.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 313-329 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Journal of International Management |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2005 |
Keywords
- Absorptive capacity
- Cross-border R&D alliances
- Technology learning
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- Finance
- Strategy and Management