The impact of external environment and technological learning system on the relationship between technological alliance and performance of Korean small telecom firms

Technological alliance has been considered an effective means for growth, since no firms can acquire all the resources needed in the innovation and production processes. The relationship between alliances and technological performances of a firm has been analyzed by several studies, and existing literatures have consistently shown positive relationships. However, little attention is paid to contingent situations between these two variables. In this study, the authors introduce two contingency variables-external environmental factors and internal organizational systems-and explain moderating effects on alliance-performance relationships in the small business context