Building External Corporate Venturing Capability

Article Abstract:

A model is presented that illustrates how corporations use venture capital, acquisitions, and alliances to improve their capabilities in creating and developing ventures. The key component is the adaptation of knowledge to corporate-specific contexts via experiential learning processes.

Acquisitions and mergers, Influence, Venture capital, Strategic alliances (Business), Experiential learning

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A Capabilities Perspective on the Evolution of Firm Boundaries: A Comparative Case Example from the Portuguese Moulds Industry

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The article contrasts the dynamic evolution of vertical boundaries of two corporations to illustrate how vertical boundaries reflect the ways in which companies approach the integration and division of knowledge. Implications regarding configuration of capabilities are also discussed.

Corporate culture, Corporate growth, Industry growth

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Placing Knowledge Management in Context

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The interaction between personal and shared components of context is examined within the framework of knowledge-type taxonomy, and findings are used to suggest ways in which entities can draw more value from internal initiative investments through promoting knowledge among employees.

Public affairs, Psychological aspects, Social aspects, Knowledge, Sociology of, Sociology of knowledge, Employee performance

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