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The Global Research-and-Development Network and Its Effect on Innovation

Changsu Kim, Jong‐Hun Park · 2010 · Journal of International Marketing

Summary. This study examines how pharmaceutical firms' position in global research-and-development networks affects innovation impact. The research finds that a firm's scientific knowledge intensity enhances innovation when combined with strong network resources. International gatekeepers bridging U.S., Japanese, and European firms strengthen this relationship. The study demonstrates that innovation succeeds when internal research capability and external network connections work together.

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Kim, C., & Park, J.. (2010). The Global Research-and-Development Network and Its Effect on Innovation. Journal of International Marketing. https://doi.org/10.1509/jimk.18.4.43

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DOI
10.1509/jimk.18.4.43
Countries
United States, Japan, Germany
Regions
North America, Asia, Europe
Categories
innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation
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2026-04-28