Are Intercompany Networks supporting Firm's dynamic Capability? Evidence from High Tech Industry.
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2006-10-30
Author(s)
Enkel, Ellen
Abstract
Companies started building up inter-unit networks to connect knowledge owners more closely and support knowledge transfer and creation. Networks are often described a flexible organizational structure easily adapted to a company's strategy or changing market environment. In high-tech markets, the need to build up dynamic capabilities is even more crucial because of the fast changing technology. This paper investigates whether networks in high-tech markets support companies' dynamic capabilities. By comparing 210 networks within three experienced companies, all acting in high-tech markets, it is possible to examine how flexible or static networks can be in respect of factors like corporate strategy, culture and organizational structure.
Language
English
Keywords
Knowledge Networks
High Tech Companies
Dynamic Capabilities
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Start page
7
Event Title
26th Annual Conference of the Strategic Management Society (SMS)
Event Location
Vienna, Austria
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
29686