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The antecedents and innovation effects of domestic and offshore R&D outsourcing: The contingent impact of cognitive distance and absorptive capacity

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)751-760
Number of pages10
JournalStrategic Management Journal
Volume34
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2013

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • absorptive capacity
  • cognitive distance
  • innovation
  • offshoring
  • outsourcing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business and International Management
  • Strategy and Management

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