The relationship between interfirm network ties and innovative performance with contingent perspective

Abstract

This paper explores that the influence of interfirm network ties on firm innovative performance is contingent on firmpsilas strategic orientation and environmental uncertainty. More specially, we argue that strong ties positively impact incremental innovation rather weak ties positively impact radical innovation. Weak ties are more effective for fostering radical innovation when the firm adopts prospector orientation. And Strong ties are more beneficial to incremental innovation for the firm having the defender orientation. Furthermore, weak ties lead to higher levels of radical innovative performance when the environmental uncertainty increasing.