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The formation of international innovation networks in the multinational corporation: an evolutionary perspective

Ivo Zander · 2002 · Industrial and Corporate Change

Summary. This paper examines how multinational corporations develop international innovation networks by studying ABB's historical growth. The author argues that existing frameworks overlook how a company's specific history and past events shape its ability to integrate knowledge across global operations. Understanding the actual processes behind network formation matters as much as analyzing the final structure.

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Zander, I.. (2002). The formation of international innovation networks in the multinational corporation: an evolutionary perspective. Industrial and Corporate Change. https://doi.org/10.1093/icc/11.2.327

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DOI
10.1093/icc/11.2.327
Countries
Sweden
Regions
Europe
Categories
innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation
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2026-04-28