Impact of network site and knowledge transfer on competitive advantages of cluster enterprises—An empirical study on Wenzhou Leqing Low-voltage Electrical Industry Cluster

Abstract

Abstract: Based on the social network analysis theory, the paper analyses the innovation network structure of Wenzhou Leqing Low-Voltage Electrical Industry Cluster, and explores the influence mechanism of network site and knowledge transfer on the competitive advantages of cluster enterprises. Furthermore, the paper selects representative enterprises for further comparison and verification. The results demonstrate that network site has a significantly positive effect on knowledge transfer, organizational innovation and competitive advantages; knowledge transfer affects positively organizational innovation and competitive advantages; and the organizational innovation has a positive impact on the competitive advantages of the cluster enterprises. In addition, the paper also puts forward some countermeasures to promote the organizational innovation and competitive advantages of Wenzhou Leqing Low-Voltage Electrical Industry Cluster.

Key words: Network site, knowledge transfer, organizational innovation, competitive advantages

CLC Number:

F270

Wu Fuxiang, Jiang Tianying, Sun Wei. Impact of network site and knowledge transfer on competitive advantages of cluster enterprises—An empirical study on Wenzhou Leqing Low-voltage Electrical Industry Cluster[J]. Science Research Management, 2013, 34(12): 48-57.

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