Determinants of business openness in the innovation processes

The concept of open innovation has achieved special relevance not only as an object study in academics, but also a framework for the development new models business management. This article explores determinants one dimensions associated with use external knowledge processes. analysis is carried out based on microdata Development and Technological Innovation Survey EDIT 2015 - 2016 by Colombia’s statistical agency (DANE). To this end, measure that captures degree openness company relation to sources information activities introduced. Variables related technological capabilities company, barriers innovation, appropriability strategy are considered possible determinants.