The temporal effects of relative and firm‐level absorptive capacity on interorganizational learning

Henri Schildt, Thomas Keil, Markku Maula · 2012 · Strategic Management Journal

Summary. This study examines how absorptive capacity affects knowledge sharing between allied firms over time. Using patent data, the researchers found that technological similarity has modest early benefits but stronger effects later, while high diversity accelerates initial learning but diminishes over time. R&D intensity surprisingly hinders early learning but helps later stages. The findings suggest early alliances are limited by absorption capacity, while later success depends on the ability to exploit knowledge.

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  title   = {The temporal effects of relative and firm‐level absorptive capacity on interorganizational learning},
  author  = {Henri Schildt and Thomas Keil and Markku Maula},
  journal = {Strategic Management Journal},
  year    = {2012},
  doi     = {10.1002/smj.1963},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.1963}
}

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DOI

10.1002/smj.1963

Countries

Finland

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation

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2026-04-28