Absorption capacity is a mechanism for identifying, absorbing and applying new knowledge and an important factor in achieving innovative performance. The present research uses an applied objective. The data are collected through a descriptive-survey method in order to i More
Absorption capacity is a mechanism for identifying, absorbing and applying new knowledge and an important factor in achieving innovative performance. The present research uses an applied objective. The data are collected through a descriptive-survey method in order to investigate the association of absorptive capacity with company's innovative performance with the mediating role of open innovation. The statistical sample of the study consisted of 250 employees of knowledge-based companies in the Science and Technology Park of Tehran University. Using Morgan table and simple random sampling method, 148 sample size was considered. Data were collected through standard questionnaires. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data and examine the hypotheses using partial least squares method (PLS). The results of the research confirm the main hypothesis, which shows the relationship between absorption capacity and innovative performance of the company. Sub-assumptions of the research include: potential absorption capacity, actual absorption capacity and open innovation have a significant relationship with the company's innovative performance, also absorption capacity has a significant relationship with open innovation. Therefore, absorption capacity with the mediating role of open innovation has a significant relationship with the company's innovative performance.
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