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The effects of coopetition on the innovation activities and firm performance: Some empirical evidence

Cristina I. Fernandes, João J. Ferreira, Pedro M. Veiga, Carla Marques

Competitiveness Review

ISSN: 1059-5422

Article publication date: 21 October 2019

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper involves evaluating the impact of coopetition on the innovation activities and innovation performance of companies.

Design/methodology/approach

The study deployed data from the Community Innovation Survey – CIS 2012 and subject to the application of different multivariate statistical analysis processes.

Findings

The authors furthermore conclude that coopetition and the transfer of knowledge to and from competitors generates a statistically significant positive impact on company innovation-related activities and performance.

Originality/value

This work enriches the theory of innovation from the perspectives of game-theoretic strategic and resource theory approach. Moreover, the findings provide several recommendations for managers to effectively conduct firm’s coopetition strategy on innovation performance.

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Citation

Fernandes, C.I., Ferreira, J.J., Veiga, P.M. and Marques, C. (2019), "The effects of coopetition on the innovation activities and firm performance: Some empirical evidence", Competitiveness Review, Vol. 29 No. 5, pp. 622-645. https://doi.org/10.1108/CR-12-2018-0080

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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