Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates how the absorptive management control system affects in the development of radical innovation. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the influence of using different types of management control (enabling levers and constraining levers) on radical innovation, which is mediated by knowledge sharing and moderated by technological turbulence.
 
 Methods: This study uses a methodology partial least squares structural equation modeling and qualitative comparative analysis have been applied to a sample of 253 Indonesian startups. 
 
 Results and Conclusion: Enabling levers and constraining levers have an influence in generating the necessary knowledge sharing for a company to transfer information within, which affects the production of radical innovation, meaning innovation that is in line with market development and demand. Technological turbulence, as a moderator, has a relationship between knowledge sharing and radical innovation.
 
 Implication of research: The results can be useful for managers of startups in the traction stage, as the research highlights different management controls and possible combinations that can be used to drive radical innovation. Additionally, the research highlights the role of knowledge sharing in promoting radical innovation, especially in the context of technological turbulence.

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