Ho, YYHoHong Jen Chiu2022-05-262022-05-2620130217-4561https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/612073This study (1) constructs a knowledge flow network for leading semiconductor companies; (2) seeks out how leading semiconductor companies can attain knowledge competencies (through patent activities or network position) via social network analysis; and (3) proposes critical strategic suggestions regarding knowledge flow networks in the industry. The results show (1) that a knowledge flow network with no isolators and Asian semiconductor firms are closely connected with other firms all over the world; (2) that patent activities are positively associated with central network positions and firm performance; (3) that closeness centrality is helpful for patent citation activities and also helps to achieve better performance; and (4) that semiconductor companies in Asia are also closely connected with others in the world. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.en-USSocial network theory; Knowledge flow; Patent citation; Centrality network position; SMALL-WORLD; GEOGRAPHIC LOCALIZATION; FIRM PERFORMANCE; TECHNOLOGY; INNOVATION; COLLABORATION; CAPABILITIES; DIVERSITY; SEEKING; SEARCHjournal article10.1007/s10490-011-9268-22-s2.0-84887316775WOS:000326735000014https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84887316775