The effects of R&D investment and duality of knowledge search on innovation performance: network capability as the mediator Online publication date: Wed, 31-Jan-2024
by Lingfeng Liao; Renliang Li
International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (IJEIM), Vol. 27, No. 5/6, 2023
Abstract: The economic growth of enterprises, industries, and entire nations hinges significantly on innovation, where research and development (R&D) investment, knowledge acquisition, and network capability play pivotal roles. Utilising the input-output analysis framework, we gathered 448 questionnaires to serve as our primary data source for conducting a structural equation model analysis. The results of our study reveal that R&D investment indirectly and positively influences innovation performance through the development of network construction capabilities. Knowledge search, both in terms of its extent and breadth, directly and indirectly enhances innovation performance via network capability, encompassing management and construction. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that network capability, particularly in terms of management and construction, has a direct and positive impact on innovation performance. These findings offer both theoretical insights and practical contributions.
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