13 Explaining path dependence in boundary work for internal and external innovation
The role of corporate collaborative spaces
Introduction
Following the approach of open innovation (Chesbrough et al., 2006) aiming at the systematic hybridization of internal R&D resources with external resources, companies have recently opened up their boundaries to external partners (e.g., customers, suppliers, research centers, universities, and local community) who may provide complementary resources in joint innovation projects. At the same time, consistent with the evidence provided by studies on contextual and social determinants of creativity (Perry-Smith & Shalley, 2003
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