Open innovation and knowledge integration. A comparative study in the cosmetics sector in Brazil

Celadon, K L

Abstract

This article is based on a PhD thesis that examined open innovation in the Brazilian cosmetics sector
a nd its relationship with knowledge integration, comparing less open and more open firms. The ability to
integrate knowledge is related to competitive advantage, and this study sheds light onto OI at each different
firm. The main findings show that, different levels of openness in innovation, demand firm-specific mechanism
for KI. Also, openness increases complexity in management. The understanding of how firms select their
knowledge for appropriation and differentiation is also considered. The Brazilian cosmetics market was chosen
because it occupies th

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 10, 2014
• Publication Date: Sep 30, 2014
• Deposit Date: Oct 4, 2018
• Journal: International Journal of Enhanced Science, Technology and Engineering Research
• Print ISSN: 2319-7463
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 3
• Issue: 9
• Pages: 66-70
• Keywords: cross-case, knowledge integration, open innovation, cosmetics
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/811588
• Publisher URL: http://www.erpublications.com/our-journals-dtl-pdf.php?pid=1&id=100
• Contract Date: Oct 4, 2018