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http://dx.doi.org/10.21219/jitam.2015.22.3.129

The Characteristics of Network and Innovation in the IT Venture Company: Examining the Roles of Absorptive Capacity  

Han, Su Jin (Division of Business Administration, Hoseo University)
Kang, Sora (Division of Business Administration, Hoseo University)
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Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management / v.22, no.3, 2015 , pp. 129-141 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to provide an explanation for the association between the characteristics of a network and the type of innovation by considering the effect of absorptive capacity. To do so, this study examined the moderating effects of absorptive capacity on the characteristics of network-innovation relationship in a technical-driven venture company. In order to obtain a better understanding about consequences caused by interfirm network, information was obtained from 169 Korean IT venture companies. Results confirmed that the network diversity is positively associated with exploration. Our results also suggested that the network strength is positively associated with exploitation. Finally, we found a positive two-way interaction between absorptive capacity and the network diversity-exploration relationship. Then, we discussed implications and directions for future research.
Keywords
Network Diversity; Network Strength; Exploration; Exploitation; Absorptive Capacity;
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