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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2018.16.1.125

A Study on the Moderating Effect of Absorptive Capacity of Venture Firms on Technological Innovation Performance  

Choi, Jong-Yeol (School of Business, Pusan National University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.16, no.1, 2018 , pp. 125-134 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study focused on the study of the moderating effects of absorptive capacity(AC) of venture firms on the technological innovation performance(TIP). For this purpose, this study analyzed the relationship between entrepreneurship(ENT), innovation competence(INC), external cooperation(EXO) and AC affecting the performance of technological innovation activities in venture companies in the area of Busan. As a result of analysis, the AC showed a role of moderating processes, in which ENT have affected the INC, and ENT, INC, and EXO have affected the TIP. Secondly, several relationships which have positively influenced or mediated, have been presented. ENT has positively influenced INC, EXO, & TIC. INC have done so EXC & TIP. EXC have done so TIP. Each of INC and EXC has been positively mediating the relationship between ENT & TIP.
Keywords
Entrepreneurship; Innovation Competence; External Collaboration; Absorptive Capacity; Technological Innovation Performance;
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