Developing a New Approach for Investigating Relationship of Knowledge Structuration, Technology, and Financial Performance of the Firm<br/>

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Developing a New Approach for Investigating Relationship of Knowledge Structuration, Technology, and Financial Performance of the Firm

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Type of Document: M.Sc. Thesis
Language: Farsi
Document No: 53959 (44)
University: Sharif University of Technology
Department: Management and Economics
Advisor(s): Arasti, Mohammad Reza; Miremadi, Iman
Abstract:
Knowledge flows across organizational boundaries shape a firm’s knowledge base. Knowledge structuration refers to the two structural dimensions of a firm's knowledge base: Breadth (knowledge across technology domains) and depth (knowledge within technology domains). Despite the conceptual difference between the terms “(technological) knowledge” and “technology”, the two are often used interchangeably in empirical research on technology management. Our paper adopts an innovative approach, taking advantage of Machine Learning and clinical studies conducted by biopharma companies, to offer an empirical way of distinguishing between knowledge and technology. Moreover, we restructure the relationship between knowledge structuration, technology diversity, and firms' financial performance, by finding that technological diversity mediates the relationship between knowledge structuration and financial performance. Finally, we find that market diversification moderates the relationship between technology diversity and financial performance. Implications for research and practice are discussed
Keywords:
Diversification Strategy ; Diversification ; Market Diversification ; Technology Diversity ; Knowledge Structuration ; Knowledge Based Companies

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