Paradoxical tensions in open innovation networks

Sirkka L. Järvenpää, Alina Wernick · 2011 · European Journal of Innovation Management

Summary. Open innovation networks in Finland exhibit paradoxical tensions that managers must actively navigate. The study found that these networks—involving companies, universities, and government agencies—face internal and external complexities beyond those seen in single-organization innovation efforts. Managers who employ diverse behavioral approaches to handle these tensions achieve greater innovation outcomes. The research reveals that paradox management deserves explicit attention in open innovation strategy.

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  author  = {Sirkka L. Järvenpää and Alina Wernick},
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DOI

10.1108/14601061111174943

Countries

Finland

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, policy, general-innovation

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