Corporate Entrepreneurship and Codification of the Knowledge Acquired from Strategic Partners in SMEs

Abstract

This work proposes that the level of codification of acquired knowledge positively influences the corporate entrepreneurship activities of SMEs and argues that this relationship is enhanced by the relational diversity of the partner that provides the knowledge and the strength of the relationship with this partner. The results obtained in a sample of 181 Spanish SMEs in the ITC sector confirm the hypotheses proposed. This research contributes to the corporate entrepreneurship literature by showing which types of knowledge (codified), sources of knowledge (the most important strategic partner), and relational conditions (tie strength and partner's relational diversity) can enhance corporate entrepreneurship.

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Ana Maria Bojica

Ana Maria Bojica is Associate Professor at Business Administration Department, Business and Economics School, University of Granada.

María del Fuentes‐fuentes

María del Mar Fuentes‐Fuentes is Full Professor at Business Administration Department, Business and Economics School, University of Granada.

Virginia Fernández pérez

Virginia Fernández Pérez is Associate Professor at Business Administration Department, Business and Economics School, University of Granada.