

In particular, existing academic contributions are examined, in an attempt to identify relevant links between co-opetition and innovation. Design/methodology/approach The paper examines and compares co-opetitive dynamics in different contexts, by adopting a multi-level approach to help understand and analyze the complex phenomenon of intra-organizational co-opetition.


In light of this, knowledge processes contributing to enhance organizational performance and capabilities are presented in the paper. This study therefore aims to explore the nature of co-opetitive dynamics within the firm. It is noteworthy that while technological innovation and economic performances appear as beneficial outcomes of inter-organizational co-opetition, academic research has not systematically examined organizational performance outcomes in intra-firm co-opetition settings. Purpose This paper analyzes important theoretical work conducted in the research streams of co-opetition and innovation as catalysts of organizational performance.
