National innovation policies and knowledge acquisition in international alliances

Research summary International alliances facilitate learning among firms by providing access to knowledge embedded in different countries, yet we do not know how the partnering firms' distinct national contexts shape their alliances. This study brings together research on and innovation systems examine policies respective home countries of focal partners can increase effectiveness acquisition Our analyses indicate that supply-side demand-side partners' from partners. Managerial Firms engaging should consider system as a strategic resource they leverage only improve own sourcing but also become more attractive partner international alliances, potentially opening opportunities for reciprocal exchange. Managers expect when allying with foreign stimulate public technology purchasing or encourage public–private R&D collaboration. In turn, managers provide funding talent capitalize these resources