Heterogeneity and Specificity of Inter‐Firm Knowledge Flows in Innovation Networks

Alessia Sammarra, Lucio Biggiero · 2008 · Journal of Management Studies

Summary. This study examines how firms in Rome's aerospace cluster exchange different types of knowledge through innovation networks. Using social network analysis, the researchers found that technological, market, and managerial knowledge flow unevenly among collaborating partners. Most successful collaborations combine all three knowledge types, revealing that innovation requires diverse knowledge recombination. This pattern holds for both large companies and small-to-medium enterprises.

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  author  = {Alessia Sammarra and Lucio Biggiero},
  journal = {Journal of Management Studies},
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  doi     = {10.1111/j.1467-6486.2008.00770.x},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6486.2008.00770.x}
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DOI

10.1111/j.1467-6486.2008.00770.x

Countries

Italy

Regions

Europe

Categories

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

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2026-04-28