Absorptive capacity and innovative performance: A human capital approach

Anker Lund Vinding · 2006 · Economics of Innovation and New Technology

Summary. This study examines how human capital affects firms' ability to absorb knowledge and innovate. Using data from 1,544 Danish manufacturing and service firms, the research finds that highly educated employees, strong human resource management practices, and partnerships with suppliers and research institutions boost innovation while reducing imitation. However, in science-based and ICT-intensive sectors, experienced managers actually hinder innovation, suggesting these high-tech fields require continuous skill updates.

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  title   = {Absorptive capacity and innovative performance: A human capital approach},
  author  = {Anker Lund Vinding},
  journal = {Economics of Innovation and New Technology},
  year    = {2006},
  doi     = {10.1080/10438590500513057},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/10438590500513057}
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DOI

10.1080/10438590500513057

Countries

Denmark

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-theory, innovation-networks, general-innovation

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