RT Journal Article
T1 The role of tacit knowledge in connecting knowledge exchange and combination with innovation
A1 Pérez-Luño, Ana
A1 Alegre, Joaquín
A1 Valle, Ramón
K1 Knowledge exchange
K1 Knowledge combination
K1 Tacit knowledge
K1 Innovation
AB Using the Resource-Based View, this paper aims to provide a better understanding of the effect of knowledge on innovation. With this general aim in mind, we relate knowledge’s nature (tacit vs. explicit) and process (e.g. knowledge exchange and combination) to innovation.Using a sample of 105 innovative firms, we find a positive linear effect of tacit knowledge on innovation and a curvilinear relationship between knowledge exchange and combination and innovation. We also find a moderating effect of tacit knowledge on the curvilinear relationship between knowledge exchange and combination and innovation. We speculate on our findings and connect them to previous theory.
PB Taylor and Francis Group
YR 2019
FD 2019
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10433/19567
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10433/19567
LA en
NO Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 31:2, 186-198, DOI: 10.1080/09537325.2018.1492712
NO Departamento de Organización de Empresas y Marketing
DS RIO
RD May 8, 2026