The role of social capital towards resource sharing in collaborative R&D; projects: Evidences from the 7th Framework Programme

This study examines the role of Social Capital dimensions towards Resource Sharing within RandD cooperation projects funded by the 7th Framework Programme (FP7). Data were collected in a survey of 553 FP7 project participants and analysed using two different social network analysis (SNA) methodologi...

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Main Authors: Linhares Pinheiro, M, Serodio, P, Pinho, J, Lucas, C
Format: Journal article
Published: Elsevier 2016
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author Linhares Pinheiro, M
Serodio, P
Pinho, J
Lucas, C
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description This study examines the role of Social Capital dimensions towards Resource Sharing within RandD cooperation projects funded by the 7th Framework Programme (FP7). Data were collected in a survey of 553 FP7 project participants and analysed using two different social network analysis (SNA) methodologies: Logistic Regression Quadratic Assignment Procedure and Exponential Random Graph Models. Results showed that all Social Capital dimensions helped to explain Resource Sharing among partners, although to a different extent. Prior Ties were often significant, while Shared Vision and Commitment were very frequently positive contributors to Resource Sharing. Trust was rarely significant, and occasionally detrimental, to partners’ Resource Sharing. Therefore, the FP7 provided a collaborative but opportunistic environment for public and private actors. The novelty of this study derives from the combination of Social Capital theory with SNA to study intra-project partner relationships, contributing to a better understanding on the diversity of partner relationships within RandD projects. Finally, valuable insights are provided for future research and management of FP projects.
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spelling oxford-uuid:b468cc13-b69b-4277-845b-d88352cefe862022-03-27T04:25:57ZThe role of social capital towards resource sharing in collaborative R&D; projects: Evidences from the 7th Framework ProgrammeJournal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_dcae04bcuuid:b468cc13-b69b-4277-845b-d88352cefe86Symplectic Elements at OxfordElsevier2016Linhares Pinheiro, MSerodio, PPinho, JLucas, CThis study examines the role of Social Capital dimensions towards Resource Sharing within RandD cooperation projects funded by the 7th Framework Programme (FP7). Data were collected in a survey of 553 FP7 project participants and analysed using two different social network analysis (SNA) methodologies: Logistic Regression Quadratic Assignment Procedure and Exponential Random Graph Models. Results showed that all Social Capital dimensions helped to explain Resource Sharing among partners, although to a different extent. Prior Ties were often significant, while Shared Vision and Commitment were very frequently positive contributors to Resource Sharing. Trust was rarely significant, and occasionally detrimental, to partners’ Resource Sharing. Therefore, the FP7 provided a collaborative but opportunistic environment for public and private actors. The novelty of this study derives from the combination of Social Capital theory with SNA to study intra-project partner relationships, contributing to a better understanding on the diversity of partner relationships within RandD projects. Finally, valuable insights are provided for future research and management of FP projects.
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