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Network structure and innovation: The leveraging of a dual network as a distinctive relational capability

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Capaldo, Antonio·2007·Strategic Management Journal
DOI 10.1002/smj.621
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This paper employs comparative longitudinal case study research to investigate why and how strong dyadic interfirm ties and two alternative network architectures (a ‘strong ties network’ and a ‘dual network’) impact the innovative capability of the lead firm in an alliance network. I answer these intrinsically cross‐level research questions by examining how three design‐intensive furnishings manufacturers managed their networks of joint‐design alliances with consulting industrial design firms over more than 30 years. Initially, in order to explore the sample lead firms' alliance behavior, I advance an operationalization of interorganizational tie strength. Next, I unveil the strengths of strong ties and the weaknesses of a strong ties network. Finally, I show that the ability to integrate a large periphery of heterogeneous weak ties and a core of strong ties is a distinctive lead firm's relational capability, one that provides fertile ground for leading firms in knowledge‐intensive alliance networks to gain competitive advantages whose sustainability is primarily based on the dynamic innovative capability resulting from leveraging a dual network architecture. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Authors
Capaldo, A.
Affiliations
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
Corresponding author
Capaldo, Antonio
ORCID
Capaldo, Antonio
Venue
Strategic Management Journal
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2007-03-07
Volume
28
Issue
6
Pages
585-608
ISSN
  • 0143-2095 (ISSN-L)
  • 1097-0266
DOI
10.1002/smj.621
OpenAlex
W2004383939
Cited by
986
References
68
Citations by year
2026: 26 · 2025: 25 · 2024: 34 · 2023: 41 · 2022: 46 · 2021: 81 · 2020: 95 · 2019: 65 · 2018: 60 · 2017: 65 · 2016: 59 · 2015: 70 · 2014: 64 · 2013: 62 · 2012: 58
FWCI
79.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations
  • Strategic Management Journal (publishedVersion)
  • SSRN Electronic Journal (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Innovation and Knowledge Management
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Business Strategy and Innovation
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management of Technology and Innovation › Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
Keywords
inter-firm networks, network architecture, dual network, strong ties, weak ties, relational capabilities, innovation ability, alliance networks, competitive advantage

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