Network and innovation: the impact of initial innovation conditions on interfirm network formation

This study investigates a firm's use of interfirm network building strategy when it acquires external knowledge to develop novel new products. Drawing on the literature of product innovation network building activities, this research aims to provide a theoretical explanation of the relationship between initial innovation conditions and network building activities and the impact of network building behaviors on the success of product innovations. The resulting model provides managers with guidelines to effectively manage innovation networks.