Title: Innovation performance: the effects of closed and open innovations and information technology capacity

Authors: Jose Arias-Pérez; Thanh Huynh; Juan Cepeda; Tho Duc Bui; Van Thu Bui; Dong Thi Do

Addresses: Universidad de Antioquia, Cl. Barranquilla #53-288, Medellín, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia ' Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB, UK ' Universidad de Antioquia, Cl. Barranquilla #53-288, Medellín, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia ' National Economics University, 207 Giai Phong, Dong Tam, Hai Ba Trung, Ha Noi, Vietnam ' National Economics University, 207 Giai Phong, Dong Tam, Hai Ba Trung, Ha Noi, Vietnam ' National Economics University, 207 Giai Phong, Dong Tam, Hai Ba Trung, Ha Noi, Vietnam

Abstract: This study analyses the effects of closed and open innovations on the relationship between information technology capacity and innovation performance. The research model was built based upon previous studies in which the relationships among these concepts were proposed theoretically. The mediation model was empirically examined by using structural equation modelling with the consistent method of partial-least-squares on a data drawn from 233 responses collected from a multinational firm operating in several technology-follower countries. The results show that only closed innovation and the acquisition capability of open innovation play mediating roles within the relationship between information technology capacity and innovation performance. This study generates a need for rethinking about the role of open innovation because it values the benefit of the capture of non-technological information on local markets, in contrast to previous studies that only highlight the acquisition of technology.

Keywords: open innovation; closed innovation; information technology capacity; innovation performance.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBIR.2025.148873

International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 2025 Vol.38 No.2, pp.105 - 123

Received: 19 Oct 2021
Accepted: 09 Aug 2022
Published online: 30 Sep 2025 *

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