Abstract：The paradox of openness has become a growing theme in the open innovation literature,but there are few studies focus on the formation mechanism of the paradox.Based on the research paradigm of“motivation→behavior→performance”,this paper analyzes the formation mechanism of the paradox of openness and puts forward some governance strategies.We find that the combination of bounded rationality,asymmetric information and uncertainty facilitates opportunism is the principal element result in the paradox of openness.We also find that to achieve the strategic balance between resource input and value acquisition is the way to governance the paradox of openness.By coalescing the theory of contract and relational governance,some governance mechanisms are proposed to deal with the paradox of openness in this study.Our findings suggest that the combined effect of contract,trust,reputation and relational norms can play a key role in restraining opportunism,protecting exclusivity and improving openness.
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