Science Research Management

Science Research Management ›› 2017, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (6): 67-75.

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A test of the dual structure equation of the diamond model in the Chinese design industry

Chen Qi1, Wang Hanyou1,2, Chen Guodong3, Zhou Haihai4, Xin Yongrong5, Wu Xun4   

  1. 1. School of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, Jiangsu, China;
    2. School of Artistic Design, Guangdong Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, Guangdong, China;
    3. Zhejiang Taizhou University, Taizhou 317000, Zhejiang, China;
    4. School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, Jiangsu, China;
    5. Jiangsu Open University, Nanjing 210036, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2013-12-10 Revised:2016-02-20 Online:2017-06-20 Published:2017-06-19

Abstract: this paper verifies the explanation utility of M.E. Porter’s diamond model and the interaction effect among its factors in China's design sector applying dual structure equation models with Likert Scale data based on actual performance and importance evaluation of the sector. Analysis reveals that in China's design sector there exists no factor-driven and investment-driven stage; and there is significant interaction among the 4 determinant factors in two diamond models, but more significant interaction among the 4 determinant factors and government is existing in the important evaluation model. both models can explain the China's design industry's competitive advantage, but the government's role is a decisive factor in the important evaluation model, and not in the actual performance model, validates the government's direct role, which is necessary to improve competitive advantage through innovation-driven.

Key words: diamond model, structure equation model, competitive advantage, design industry, government role