Network Analysis of CEPHIS
Author
Arques Fumadó, Sofia
Term
4. Term
Publication year
2009
Pages
93
Abstract
This thesis examines how the microelectronics firm CEPHIS is positioned within its inter-organizational networks and how that position shapes knowledge transfer, transaction costs, and innovation processes. The research question is a network analysis focused on clarifying CEPHIS’s position. The study is motivated by the idea that central network positions can improve access to knowledge and partners, thereby supporting innovation. Methodologically, it adopts an explanatory, theory-driven case study grounded in the network perspective and complemented by theories on market orientation, innovation (sustaining vs. disruptive, scope, (de-)commoditization, and appropriability), transaction cost economics, knowledge transfer (network position and absorptive capacity), and network configuration and innovation success. The project is situated at the analysis level (level 4) in Bloom’s taxonomy, draws on Arbnor & Bjerke’s methodological frameworks, and clarifies key concepts such as explicit and tacit knowledge, codification, and governance (vertical integration vs. disintegration). This excerpt outlines the research question, theoretical choices, and design for analyzing CEPHIS’s tasks and relationships; empirical findings and conclusions are not included here.
Denne afhandling undersøger, hvordan mikroelektronikvirksomheden CEPHIS er positioneret i sine samarbejdsnetværk, og hvordan denne position påvirker vidensoverførsel, transaktionsomkostninger og innovationsprocesser. Problemformuleringen er en netværksanalyse med fokus på at tydeliggøre CEPHIS’ position. Afhandlingen tager udgangspunkt i, at central placering i et netværk kan give bedre adgang til viden og partnere, hvilket kan styrke innovation. Metodisk gennemføres et forklarende, teoriunderstøttet casestudie baseret på netværksperspektivet og suppleret med teori om markedsorientering, innovation (sustaining vs. disruptive, scope, (de-)kommodificering og approprierbarhed), transaktionsomkostningsøkonomi, vidensoverførsel (netværksposition og absorptiv kapacitet) samt netværkskonfiguration og innovationssucces. Projektet er placeret på analysetrin (niveau 4) i Bloom’s taksonomi, trækker på Arbnor & Bjerkes metodologiske rammer, og afklarer nøglebegreber som eksplicit og tavs viden, kodificering og governance (vertikal integration vs. disintegration). Det foreliggende uddrag skitserer forskningsspørgsmål, teorivalg og design for en analyse af CEPHIS’ opgaver og relationer; empiriske resultater og konklusioner ligger uden for dette uddrag.
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