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A Study on the Effect of Network Activity Characteristics on the Technological Innovation Performance: Focused on Relational Capital, Industry-University Linkage and Informal Exchange

네트워크 활동 특성이 R&D 수행기업의 기술혁신 성과에 미치는 영향에 대한 연구 : 관계자본, 산학연 연계, 비공식교류를 중심으로

  • Sim, Seong-Hag (Institute of Future Innovation, Korea Technology Finance Corporation) ;
  • Seo, Hwan-Joo (Department of Business Administration, Hanyang University)
  • 심성학 (기술보증기금 미래혁신연구소) ;
  • 서환주 (한양대학교 경상대학 경영학부)
  • Received : 2019.11.30
  • Accepted : 2019.12.24
  • Published : 2019.12.30
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Abstract

The export regulation of semiconductor core materials, which began with the recent revision of the export management regulations of Japan, raises the need for a new cooperation network. A hierarchical management network that was effective in the fast-follower system requires organic cooperation between the public sector and industry through a multilateral network that emphasizes horizontal co-operation among innovation actors. This study focused on the relational capital that exists among members of a business association such as an association that has been relatively marginalized from previous studies. In addition, this study aimed to analyze the effect of network activity characteristics such as industry-university linkage and informal exchange on technological innovation. Through this, I would like to draw implications for enhancing the effectiveness of the government's R & D support and innovation performance of R & D companies. Based on the results of the SMEs R & D survey, this study found that relational capital, informal exchange had a positive effect on technological innovation performance. However, if the relational capital exceeds a certain level, it is analyzed that there is a negative effect due to group think and lock-in effect. This means that informal exchange channels should be expanded for innovation and enhancement, and relational capital should be managed in consideration of the negative effects that may occur when certain levels are exceeded.

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