R&D 제휴기업의 지적자본이 제휴성과에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구: 제휴관리역량의 매개효과를 중심으로

Growing attention is being paid to alliance management capability during the strategic alliance in SMEs. It is crucial to take an understanding of the alliance management capability which is accumulated in the inter-firm alliance and explore its mediating effect in the relationship between intellectual capital and alliance performance. This study aims at exploring the effects of human capital, structural capital, and relational capital on alliance management capability and alliance performance. Building on literature review regarding these constructs, hypotheses are developed and tested with 204 small and medium-sized firms. Results show that human capital, structure capital, and relational capital are found to have a significant influence on alliance management capability. It also finds that alliance management capability is found to be positively related to alliance performance. lastly, alliance management capability mediates the relationship between human capital, structure capital, relational capital and the outcome. These findings imply that SMEs need to pay greater attention to the enhancement of alliance management capabilities. The study contributes to the literature by extending the research horizon to firms’ alliance management capability, providing a better understanding of the pivotal role of alliance management capability and its key drivers in boosting alliance performance. Theoretical and practical implications and limitations are discussed.