Perceptual Factors Affecting the Tendency to Collaboration in SMEs: Perceived Importance of Collaboration Modes and Partners

Authors

  • Heeyong Noh Department of Industrial Engineering, Ajou University, South Korea.
  • Sungjoo Lee Department of Industrial Engineering, Ajou University, South Korea.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-27242015000300003

Keywords:

SMEs, perceptual factors, collaboration, internal strategy, collaboration partner

Abstract

This research aims to explore key factors of SMEs’ external collaboration and identifies the perceived factors affecting propensity for collaboration. Particularly, we focus on two factors – internal strategic activities geared towards open innovation and external collaboration partners, both of which are essential to establishing an external collaboration. We conducted a survey of Korean SMEs regarding their collaboration project experiences, and used logistic regression analysis to analyze the survey data. The research findings are expected to help understanding the complex open innovation mechanism in SMEs and to have meaningful implications for the development of their collaboration model.

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Published

2015-10-24

How to Cite

Noh, H., & Lee, S. (2015). Perceptual Factors Affecting the Tendency to Collaboration in SMEs: Perceived Importance of Collaboration Modes and Partners. Journal of Technology Management & Innovation, 10(3), 18–31. https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-27242015000300003

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Research Articles