To address this question, we examine the theoretical underpinnings of collaboration structures in multi-partner R&D projects—i.e., the scale and the scope of partnering efforts.
If networks include a broad scope of different partners, both in terms of their geography and the type of partner, their impact on innovation may be very large indeed.
Based on an electronics firm survey in the Pearl River Delta, China, this article demonstrates that firms undertaking the highest intensity of interactive learning with the widest scope of business partners, such as foreign customers, domestic customers, parent companies, universities and sales agents, tend to achieve better innovation outcomes.
Some experts say focus on serving only hamburgers; others say expand the menu and scope of your partner brands.
As an alternative we have grouped partnerships together by their intended impact (level of impact of LMIC partner and focus on individual/organisational development); approach to health systems strengthening (training/training and infrastructure; generic/specialist) and relationships (relative scope of influence between partners; mode of delivery – with an NGO partner or not).
UNICEF and other donors also need to expand the scope of their institutional partners to include universities and other research and training institutions in developed and developing countries.
From a unique in-the-middle (or in-between) position in the GTC, they negotiate suitable collaboration topics and their scope, support the selection of partners, and find ways of dealing with intrinsic challenges in UR collaborations regarding, e.g., IP rights, governance structures, or the mismatch of expectations.
Google has this year started to cut its own syndication deals, but still doesn't come close to the range and scope of Yahoo's partner base.
[P-16] When partner priorities or scope-of-work did not exactly match those of PreVAiL, it was not seen to be a problem or a weakness; participants were very 'matter-of-fact' about it: " that's just how it is".
