Exploring Influential Factors in Chinese Firms' Search Tactics for External Knowledge Sources

Abstract

This study delves into the influential factors that shape Chinese firms' search tactics for external knowledge sources. Drawing upon insights from innovation management, organizational behavior, and strategic management literature, the research investigates how various internal and external factors influence the search strategies employed by Chinese firms to acquire external knowledge. Through empirical analysis and case studies, the study examines factors such as firm size, industry characteristics, technological capabilities, network relationships, institutional environments, and government policies, and their impact on firms' search tactics. Furthermore, the research explores how these factors interact and shape the effectiveness of firms' knowledge search efforts, as well as their implications for innovation performance and competitive advantage. By providing insights into the determinants of search tactics for external knowledge sources in the Chinese context, this study offers valuable implications for firms, policymakers, and researchers seeking to enhance innovation capabilities and knowledge acquisition strategies in China.