The antecedents and innovation effects of domestic and offshore R&D outsourcing: The contingent impact of cognitive distance and absorptive capacity

Olivier F. Bertrand, Michael J. Mol · 2012 · Strategic Management Journal

Summary. Firms with stronger internal R&D capabilities can effectively manage offshore outsourcing despite greater cognitive distance between partners. Offshore R&D outsourcing produces better innovation results than domestic outsourcing, particularly for product innovation. Absorptive capacity—built through internal R&D investment—enables companies to successfully integrate knowledge from distant offshore partners.

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  doi     = {10.1002/smj.2034},
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DOI

10.1002/smj.2034

Countries

France, United Kingdom

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation

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2026-04-28