The effect of knowledge protection, knowledge ambiguity, and relational capital on alliance performance
Knowledge and Process ManagementPublished 1 January 2007
Shu‐Cheng Lee, Shao‐Nung Chang, Chang‐Yung Liu, Jie Yang
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Abstract This paper examines the impact of knowledge protection, knowledge ambiguity, and relational capital on alliance performance of 95 Taiwan‐based companies. The results show that knowledge protection exerts significant positive effect on knowledge ambiguity and relational capital and relational capital mediates the relationship between knowledge ambiguity and alliance performance. This paper concludes with a discussion of the implications and limitations of the research. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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