Joint learning in R&D collaborations and the facilitating relational practices
Journal
Industrial Marketing Management
ISSN
0019-8501
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2013-10
Author(s)
Abstract
The present study considers joint learning as a relational dynamic capability and examines the role of relational practices as enablers of joint learning in R&D collaboration between suppliers and their customers. The study applies a qualitative comparative case method to analyze seven dyadic cases, selected based on a quantitative dataset and cluster analysis. Our results indicate that in dyadic relationships, firms would benefit from developing practices related to relational investments, relational structures, and relational capital that facilitate joint learning and yield collaborative advantages from R&D interactions. This paper contributes to the existing literature on joint learning in R&D collaborations by defining joint learning as a relational dynamic capability and by focusing on the practices that facilitate it in R&D collaboration.
Language
English
Keywords
Joint learning Relational structures Relational investments Relational capital Relational dynamic capability
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Elsevier
Volume
42
Number
7
Start page
1167
End page
1180
Official URL
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
260030