Do External Knowledge Sourcing Methods Matter in Service Innovation? Analysis of South Korean Service Firms

Ki H. Kang () and Jina Kang
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Jina Kang: Technology Management, Economics, and Policy Program (TEMEP); Seoul National University

No 200908, TEMEP Discussion Papers from Seoul National University; Technology Management, Economics, and Policy Program (TEMEP)

Abstract: This paper analyses the effects of different external knowledge sourcing methods on service innovation performance. We identify three external knowledge sourcing methods: informal information transfer, R&D collaboration, and technology outsourcing. Three hypotheses are established to examine the relationship between these three external knowledge sourcing methods and service innovation. Our result shows that the relationship between the extent of external knowledge sourcing and service innovation performance varies depending on the particular external knowledge sourcing method. This research grants important implication to firms in selecting an appropriate external knowledge sourcing strategy in service industry.

Keywords: Service innovation; external knowledge sourcing method; informal information transfer; R&D collaboration; technology outsourcing. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 30 pages
Date: 2009-08, Revised 2009-08
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