Knowledge integration methods,product innovation and high-tech new venture performance in China |
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Authors: | Runping Guo Yupeng Fei |
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Institution: | Department of Technological Economics and Management, School of Management, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China |
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Abstract: | Combining insights from knowledge-based theory (KBT) and the product innovation literature, this paper explores whether and how knowledge integration methods contribute to high-tech new venture performance in China’s emerging economy. Using data from 295 entrepreneurs and top executives in Chinese high-tech new ventures, we find that both the coordinated integration of knowledge and systemic integration of knowledge have positive effects on high-tech new venture performance and product innovation. Competitive intensity moderates the impact of knowledge integration methods on product innovation. Moreover, product innovation is a mediator in the relationship between knowledge integration methods and high-tech new venture performance. Our findings have important theoretical and practical implications. |
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Keywords: | Knowledge integration product innovation high-tech new venture performance China |
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