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Optimal Cognitive Distance and Absorptive Capacity
In this paper, the authors test the relation between cognitive distance and innovation performance of firms engaged in technology-based alliances. The key finding is that the hypothesis of an inverted U-shaped effect of cognitive distance on innovation performance of firms is confirmed.
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http://greywww.uvt.nl:2080/greyfiles/center/2006/doc/33.pdf