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Maria Bengtsson

Bio: Maria Bengtsson is an academic researcher from Umeå University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Coopetition & Competition (economics). The author has an hindex of 22, co-authored 61 publications receiving 4487 citations. Previous affiliations of Maria Bengtsson include University of Gothenburg & Lund University.


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TL;DR: In this paper, it is argued that the most complex, but also the most advantageous relationship between competitors, is "cooperative" where two competitors both compete and cooperate with each other.

1,738 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, empirical findings from two in-depth studies, the rack and pinion industry and the lining industry, show that a firm can be involved in four different types of horizontal relationships at the same time.
Abstract: Traditionally the relationships between competitors in the industrial market have been based on competition. The network approach and literature about strategic alliances have provided new insights into cooperation between firms based on the value chain. The empirical findings from two in‐depth studies, the rack and pinion industry and the lining industry, show that a firm can be involved in four different types of horizontal relationships at the same time. Apart from relationships consisting of competition or cooperation, a firm can live in symbiosis by coexisting with other relationships, or being involved in a relationship simultaneously containing elements of both cooperation and competition. Consequently, a successful firm needs to focus on relationship management in order to achieve a portfolio consisting of the four types of relationships to other horizontal firms.

630 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors suggest that the early definition of co-copetition, as a dual relationship between firms that simultaneously cooperate and compete, needs to be refined, and suggest that coopetition is a paradoxical relationship between two or more actors, regardless of whether they are in horizontal or vertical relationships.

489 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore the nature of the paradox inherent in co-operation and competition, that is, the simultaneous pursuit of cooperation and competition between firms, and emanating tensions that develop at indiv...

329 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors developed a definition of co-opetition dynamics and enhanced the conceptual clarity by developing a definition based on pre-defined pre-existing co-operative models.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to conceptually develop the understanding of co-opetitiondynamics and to enhance the conceptual clarity of co-opetition by developing a definition based onpre ...

284 citations


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01 Jan 2009

8,216 citations

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01 Jan 1966
TL;DR: Koestler as mentioned in this paper examines the idea that we are at our most creative when rational thought is suspended, for example, in dreams and trancelike states, and concludes that "the act of creation is the most creative act in human history".
Abstract: While the study of psychology has offered little in the way of explaining the creative process, Koestler examines the idea that we are at our most creative when rational thought is suspended--for example, in dreams and trancelike states. All who read The Act of Creation will find it a compelling and illuminating book.

2,201 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss several seminal theories of creativity and innovation and then apply a comprehensive levels-of-analysis framework to review extant research into individual, team, organizational, and multilevel innovation.

1,882 citations