Investigating the Role of Network Heterogeneity on Network Capabilities and Knowledge Performance of Firms in the Biopharmaceutical Networks

Document Type : Original Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph D Student in technology management, Allameh Tabataba'i University, tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Technology Management and Entrepreneurship, Allameh Tabataba'i University

3 Associate Professor Malek Ashtar University of Technology

4 Associate Professor, Department of Technology Management and Entrepreneurship, Allameh Tabataba'i Universit

5 Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Allameh Tabataba'i University

Abstract

Innovation networks refer to a set of firms and other institutions that work together for a common goal، which is the development of knowledge and innovation. The importance of these networks in technological fields such as biomedicine is significant. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of network heterogeneity on network capabilities and knowledge performance of firms in biopharmaceutical networks. For this purpose، while identifying the main dimensions and components through theoretical foundations and interviewing 15 experts in the field of biopharmaceuticals، to answer the research questions، a model was developed. In order to test the research hypotheses، questionnaires collected from a number of biopharmaceutical knowledge-based companies across the country were analyzed using structural equation modeling and Smart Pls software. According to the obtained results، the role of network heterogeneity on network capabilities and knowledge performance of firms in networks was confirmed. Findings also showed that network heterogeneity has a more effective role on the knowledge performance through the development of network capabilities and network capabilities have a mediating role in the relationship between network knowledge heterogeneity and firm knowledge performance in the network. Accordingly، it is suggested that companies to successfully participate in innovation networks to communicate with a wide range of network members of different natures and develop their network capabilities.

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