External linkages, R&D and innovation performance in US business services

Abstract

This paper examines the innovation performance of 206 US business services firms. Results suggest that external linkages, particularly with customers, suppliers and strategic alliances, significantly enhance innovation performance in terms of the introduction of new services. A highly qualified workforce increases the probability of service and organizational innovation, and increases the extent of a firm's innovation, but unqualified employees also play an important role. Contrasting with some earlier research on services, the presence of formal and informal R&D significantly increases the extent of new-to-market and new-to-firm innovation.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13662710701711380
Divisions: College of Business and Social Sciences > Aston Business School > Economics, Finance & Entrepreneurship
College of Business and Social Sciences > Aston Business School
Additional Information: This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article published in Love, J. H., & Mansury, M. A. (2007). External linkages, R&D and innovation performance in US business services. Industry and innovation, 14(5), 477-496. Industry and innovation 2007 © Taylor & Francis, available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/13662710701711380
Uncontrolled Keywords: external linkages,innovation,R&D,US business services,Geography, Planning and Development
Publication ISSN: 1469-8390
Last Modified: 23 Jan 2024 08:04
Date Deposited: 27 Oct 2009 11:21
Full Text Link: http://www.tand ... 662710701711380
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PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2007-12
Authors: Love, James H.
Mansury, Mica A.

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