Abstract
Despite substantial efforts in examining the drivers of sustainable innovation, we still do not know enough about the impact of co-innovation behavior. In this study, we investigated the effect of co-innovation behavior on sustainable innovation and the combinative effect of absorptive capacity and competitive intensity on this relationship. Data collected from 312 firms revealed that a firm's level of co-innovation behaviors is positively associated with sustainable innovation. Moreover, we find that the effect of co-innovation behaviors on sustainable innovation is amplified when absorptive capacity is high. Finally, the moderating effect of absorptive capacity is exacerbated by competitive intensity. These findings contribute to the co-innovation and sustainable innovation literature. The theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-13 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Sustainable Development |
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| Publication status | Published - 13 Dec 2022 |
Keywords
- absorptive capacity
- co-innovation
- competitive intensity
- sustainable development
- sustainable innovation