Network dynamics and its impact on innovation outcomes

Title

Network dynamics and its impact on innovation outcomes: R&D consortia in the Dutch water sector

 Author

Mannak, Remco S. (Tilburg University)
Markus, Arjan (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Meeus, Marius T.H. (Tilburg University)
Raab, Jörg (Tilburg University)
Smit, A.C. (TU Delft Values Technology and Innovation; TU Delft Economics of Technology and Innovation)

Department

Values Technology and Innovation

 Date

2023

 Abstract

In this study, we explore the relationship between inter-organizational network dynamics and innovation outcomes. We focus on node turnover and argue that both cluster and broker dynamics can range from low (stable) to high (volatile), resulting in differentiated outcomes. The data comprises 318 consortium members participating in 104 R&D consortia forged in a 23-year period in the Dutch water sector. Our analysis reveals two equifinal combinations (stable brokers – volatile clusters and volatile brokers – stable clusters) that both generate significantly higher innovation outcomes compared to networks with low, moderate, or high dynamics across the entire network.

 Subject

Innovation
Network dynamics
Network structure
Node turnover
R&D consortia

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 DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socnet.2023.02.004

 ISSN

0378-8733

 Source

Social Networks, 74, 62-70

 Part of collection

Institutional Repository

 Document type

journal article

 Rights

© 2023 Remco S. Mannak, Arjan Markus, Marius T.H. Meeus, Jörg Raab, A.C. Smit
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