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Rsearch on assessment model and evaluation index for the effect of tacit knowledge conversion on tech-transfer Cao Yong1, Li Renhui1, Wang Xiaodong2 2010, 31(1): 1-8 .  Abstract ( 1801 )   PDF (1130KB) ( 2462 )   Abstract: Firstly, the structural division of factors influencing tacit knowledge conversion in technology transfer is analyzed, and then 16 indicators which influence the effect of tacit knowledge conversion in technology transfer are explored. Based on the technique, an assessment model for measuring the effect of tacit knowledge conversion in technology transfer is established using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). These findings can provide a theoreticl and methodical support for the depth exploration of technology transfer under the background of tacit knowledge management. Related Articles | Metrics

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IT competency, knowledge management strategy, and organization performance: The impact of environment pressure Du Wei1, 2, Si Youhe1, Wen Pingchuan2 2010, 31(1): 9-19 .  Abstract ( 1945 )   PDF (1664KB) ( 2393 )   Abstract：How does IT bring competitive advantage to the firm andpromote firm performance is concerned by multitudinous scholars. The relation among IT competency, knowledge management strategy, and organization performance under environment pressure was discussed. By taking 397 firms as the samples, the model was tested. And the results showed that the IT competency has a positive impact on organization performance through knowledge management strategy. Firms which implement knowledge management strategy can achieve higher performance level. Although environment pressure has a direct negative impact on the organization performance, it can also affect organization performance indirectly and positively thoughtIT competency and knowledge management strategy. Related Articles | Metrics

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A reevaluation on the production efficiency of Chinese ports Bi Gongbing, Luo Yan, Guo Xiaodan, Liang Liang 2010, 31(1): 20-25 .  Abstract ( 1725 )   PDF (1583KB) ( 2412 )   Abstract： A new approach using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) on the efficiency improvement is proposed in order to improve the disadvantage of existing approach. Through the proposed method, the uncertainty of the subjective selection can be avoided by selecting indicators quantitatively, and the performance of non-efficient decision-making units can also be improved by projecting input and output vectors to the efficient frontier. Specific procedures of the improved method are given. Besides, an example of eight Chinese ports is presented here to verify the feasibility of the improved approach and its remarkable advantages over the existing one. Related Articles | Metrics

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Research on the conception and classification of resources ——Deliberating with Mr. Luo Huidao and Xiang Baohua Luo Youhua1，2 Li Mingsheng1 2010, 31(1): 26-32 .  Abstract ( 1718 )   PDF (979KB) ( 2389 )   Abstract： The studies of the definition of resources all focus on the function of resources wherever they coming from a macro perspective or a micro perspective. Here, resources are defined as any things, tangible or intangible, that provide advantages or disadvantages for a specific main body. On the classification of resources, scholars at home and abroad put forward the two important criteria based on resource-based view. The first one involves the dimensions, such as ownership, heterogeneity, and incomplete mobility of resources. The second one is only concerned two dimensions, namely, resource itself and the relation between resources and competitive advantages. However, the limitation of the those two criteria concentrates on the impact of internal resources of firms on competitive advantages. A “3-3” model is proposed, which emphasizes on the interactive role of three major criteria, namely the visibilities, functions, and condition constraints of resources. Related Articles | Metrics

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Organizational unlearning， organizational learning, and dynamic capabilities for enterprises Pan Ancheng, Zou Yuanchun 2010, 31(1): 33-37 .  Abstract ( 2049 )   PDF (1510KB) ( 2687 )   Abstract: Organizational inertia hinders from forming and strenthening dynamic capabilites of the company, however organizational learn and unlearning can lift the shackles of organizational inertia. First, the learning and unlearning impact on dynamic capabilities is analyzed, and a conceptual framework and the corresponding model is established, then the relationship of them is discussed, and it is pointed out that organizational learning forms enterprises’ dynamic capabilities and organizational learning and unlearning further promote and enhance the organizational dynamic capabilities. Finally, a case study is used for further validation. Related Articles | Metrics

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An empirical analysis on the influencing factors for the relationship value between cooperative manufacturing enterprises Hu Jian1, Li Xiangyang1, Sun Jinhua2 2010, 31(1): 38-45 .  Abstract ( 1761 )   PDF (941KB) ( 2463 )   Abstract：The analysis of the relationship value of cooperative manufacturing businesses from the strategic viewpoint has a important research meaning for perfecting the theoretical system of enterprises’ cooperative manufacturing. Therefore, on the basis of describing the connotations of the relationship value of enterprises illustrated by some scholars at home and abroad, the relationship value of cooperative manufacturing enterprises is defined from a new point. According to the characteristic of research object itself, the relationship between the factors influencing on relationship value of enterprises is deeply analyzed, and an empirical research on those factors are conducted by using a structure equation model. model Related Articles | Metrics

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The research of the relationship between international social capital and firm’s internationalization features Zhou Jinbo, Huang Sheng 2010, 31(1): 46-55 .  Abstract ( 1848 )   PDF (1591KB) ( 2333 )   Abstract： The model of firm’s internationalization process based on social capital and knowledge innovation describes such an infinite circulatory logical process, that is, “international social capital-internationalization knowledge innovation-enterprise’s internalization behavior”. Using internationalization knowledge innovation as the intermediate variable, and the empirical research frame of the relationship between international social capital and firm’s internationalization features is constructed: international social capital has a notable positive influence on the internationalization knowledge innovation, in the meantime, internationalization knowledge innovation has a notable positive effect on the corporation’s internationalization features, and internationalization knowledge innovation plays a complete intermediate role in the relationship between international social capital and firm’s internationalization features. In order to make enterprise’ internationalization sustainable growth, great importance should be attached to the internationalization knowledge innovation, and the specific strategy is to strengthen the cultivation of international social capital. Related Articles | Metrics

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Research on core enterprise’s knowledge flow-coupling control in technological innovation network Jia Weifeng， Dang Xinghua 2010, 31(1): 56-63 .  Abstract ( 1850 )   PDF (1001KB) ( 2212 )   Abstract: The technological innovation network is a new organization form of technological innovation activity. The network is looking for new knowledge which can help them to develop. The general knowledge flow is described, and learning ability and the coupling between the nodes are introdnced on the basis of knowledge flow process analysis of technological innovation network. A knowledge flow-coupling process model in technological innovation network is built. The general rules of technological innovation network interior knowledge sharing and the proliferation activity are studied through core enterprise’s knowledge flow coupled process control analysis. The results show that the core knowledge node by means of strengthening the learning ability and changing the coupling between the nodes coordinates the knowledge flow-process control of the technological innovation network. Related Articles | Metrics

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Analysis on the innovation incentive effect of patent pools based on a vertical structure Du Xiaojun, Mei Kai 2010, 31(1): 64-68 .  Abstract ( 1863 )   PDF (880KB) ( 2414 )   Abstract: The problem involving the innovation incentive effect of patent pools based on a vertical structure was studied by introducing the essential patent output function of the patent pool members. A three-stage dynamic game model was considered: in the first stage, the patent pool members select R&D inputs; in the second stage, the patent pool sets up the unit pool royalty rate; in the third stage, the patent pool members conduct Cournot competition to determine their quantities in the downstream final goods market. In conclusion, under the condition dividing the royalty income according to the numeric proportional rules, the patent pool based on the vertical structure encourages its members to engage research and development; it has an incentive effect on the innovation. Related Articles | Metrics

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Research on the bank risk control ability based on technology transfer and demonstration Liu Li’an, Fu Qiang 2010, 31(1): 69-76 .  Abstract ( 1723 )   PDF (1552KB) ( 2212 )   Abstract: The influence of the foreign banks’ risk control ability on the interest rate is analyzed. And optimization methods are used to discuss the strategy of bank interest rate choice in multiple terms. Then a theoretical model is constructed to analyze the bank risk control ability with respect to the technology transfer and technology demonstration. It shows that the only way to promote local banks actively implementing technology transfer and increase the operating efficiency of local banks is to encourage foreign banks with an appropriate risk-control capability gap to local banks’ entering the market and/or implemente the appropriate risk control technology. Related Articles | Metrics

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A research on the effect of alliance relationship and environmental dynamics on innovation performance Shen Hao, Li Yuan 2010, 31(1): 77-85 .  Abstract ( 2142 )   PDF (957KB) ( 2446 )   Abstract: Alliance relationship in a strategic alliance is the important factor affecting the growth of innovation performance. From the perspective of inter-firms relationship in a strategic alliance, the hypothesis is tested by using survey data of 127 German alliance firms. Results indicate that inter-denpendence in alliance has an inversed U-shape effect on innovation performance; the confliction in the alliance has a negative effect on innovation performance; the interaction between inter-denpendence and confliction in the alliance negatively affects innovation performance; the environmental dynamics has a negative moderating effect on the relationship between inter-denpendence in alliance and innovation performance; environmental dynamics has a positive moderating effect on the relationship between confliction in alliance and innovation performance. A very important managerial implication for solving the stability of alliance relationship between the member firms, acquireing key resources, and adopoting innovation activities effectively is provided in order to win the performance growth. Related Articles | Metrics

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Geely innovation path from “imitation” to “independent” Sheng Ya， Jiang Yao 2010, 31(1): 86-92 .  Abstract ( 2153 )   PDF (998KB) ( 2721 )   Abstract: How to tend to independent innovation from imitate innovation is quite beneficial to the capability cultivation for enterprises independent innovation in China. A new research method, namely, grounded theory is introduced to a case study of Geely, a motor vehicle firm. At last, a temporary conclusion about Geely unique path of enterprise technological innovation (obtaining the large number of reserve personnel through investment in education, fetching in idle technical experts from domestic and overseas technical personnel, increasing automobile R&D by the establishment of research institute and organization learning) is presented. This unique innovation path of capability cultivation for enterprises independent innovation has the inspiring significance. Related Articles | Metrics

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Effective demand scale, double demand structure, and industrial innovation ability: The evidence from Chinese equipment manufacturing industry Sun Xiaohua, Li Chuanjie 2010, 31(1): 93-103 .  Abstract ( 1736 )   PDF (1058KB) ( 2312 )   Abstract： In the implementation process of Chinese export-oriented economic development strategy, it is notable that the local industrial sectors, especially the equipment manufacturing industry, is lack of sufficient demand, thus it is very difficult to achieve a favourable cycle of industrial technology innovation. One at reasons is that foreign direct investment has a crowding-out effect on the market demand scale of local enterprises. Another reason is that the preoccupation of the division system of global value chain has made the consumers have low-end trend demand for the domestic products. Based on the transmission mechanism of the demand-driven innovation, the concept of effective demand scale is extended from the perspective of open economy, and the characteristic of double demand structure under the theoretical framework of global value chain is analyzed. Then, the conclusion that the lack of effective demand scale and the low-end trend of demand structure are the key factors to inhibit the promotion of industrial innovation capability is summarized. Granger causality test shows that there exists strict two-way causal relationship between effective demand scale and industrial innovation capability; the fixed effect model of the panel data shows that the demand structure has relatively weak impact on the technology innovation of China’s equipment manufacturing industry, because the local enterprises have been locked in the low-end value chain for such a long time that it can’t encourage the independent research and development. As a result, the policy oriented by breaking the constraints of demand factors is a fundamental way to enhance innovation capacity. Related Articles | Metrics

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Dynamical model and simulation for the evolution of industrial cluster innovation network Tian Gang, Zhang Yongan 2010, 31(1): 104-115 .  Abstract ( 1885 )   PDF (2001KB) ( 2826 )   Abstract: An important artifice for catching on the evolvement characters and influence complications of industrial cluster innovation network evolvement is to upgrad the area competition advantage. The models of circumstance-action are proposed and simulation of the evolvement process of industrial cluster innovation network is conducted by applying the simulation methodology based on a complexity adaptive system theory. It shows that innovation agents adjust action rules themselves constantly in order to adapting the circumstance, which results in the emergence of innovation network. At the same time, the evolution of industrial cluster innovation network possesses the characteristics of small-world and convergence. Related Articles | Metrics

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An exploratory research on the enterprise’s interactive learning and its component structure in the regional innovation Xue Jie 2010, 31(1): 116-125 .  Abstract ( 1717 )   PDF (2090KB) ( 1850 )   Abstract: Interactive learning has become the research focusing on the area of regional innovation. The conception and meaning of interactive learning are elaborated, furthemore the conceptual framework and components of enterprise’s interactive learning in regional innovation are put forward. In addition, the methodology of confirmatory factor analysis and high-order factor analysis are adopted to verify the structure and components of interactive learning based on the consolidated data from a questionnaire survey. It could be used as a source of empirical evidence and theoretical proof for further research on the interactive learning activity in regional innovation. Related Articles | Metrics

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Research on the enterprise’s social network for searching market opportunity information Cai Shuqin1, Zhang Xing1,2 2010, 31(1): 126-133 .  Abstract ( 1646 )   PDF (1091KB) ( 2364 )   Abstract: As an important factor in market opportunity information searching, the social network has received more and more attention in the research and practice. In order to improve enterprise’s ability for market opportunity information searching, the Enterprise’s Social Network for Searching Market Opportunity Information (ESNSMOI) is examinecl based on the social network theory. The characteristics of ESNSMOI are analyzed. Moreover, four types of ESNSMOI are classified and their functions and structures are analyzed and compared with. Finally, These ESNSMOI features of a bank are further discussed based on a case study. Related Articles | Metrics

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Research on the impact of university social capital on organization innovation and university performance：Based on the perspective of social network structure Liu Yan 2010, 31(1): 134-146 .  Abstract ( 1775 )   PDF (1031KB) ( 1984 )   Abstract: Based on the past literature review in the special field of social capital, a conceptual model is developed to deduce the relationship among university social capital, organization innovation, and university performance. Considering the role of organization innovation, this empirical relationship is totally explored further between the university performance and three dimensions including structure, relationship, and cognition of the university social capital setting in the internal and external social network. The conclusions are based on the sample data of 69 colleges and universities in China. With the analysis of multiple linear regressions and the effects analysis in SEM, the model is acceptable, and the result shows that the property of college and the university have positive effects on teaching and research performance, and the mediation effect of organization innovation is confirmed. Also, through the SEM, the direct effects, indirect effects, and interactive effects of those variables are found. Except most theoretically proved hypothesis, it is remarkable that the result of effect analysis shows one path how the relational dimension of the university social capital has a negative effect on the organization innovation, and demonstrates the fact that the “excessive” trust and relationship could create encumbrance. Nevertheless, the total interactive effects of three dimensions of university social capital on university performance is certainly positive. At the same time, the property, the history, and the district of college and the universities are also taken into account. Related Articles | Metrics

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A study of the impact of university-industry-government cooperation on regional economic growth Xu Yingzhi, Jin Naili 2010, 31(1): 147-152 .  Abstract ( 1873 )   PDF (1026KB) ( 2425 )   Abstract: A study of the impact of university-industry-government cooperation on regional economic growth has the important theoretical value and practical significance for building a national innovation system and improves the capability of independent innovation and the level of economic development. Firstly, multivariate Moran’I index is used to describe the spatial correlations of university-industry-government cooperation. Then a basic model is built, expanded and spatial model is used to survey the impact of university-industry-government cooperation on China’s regional economic growth. The results showed that university-industry-government cooperation made a significantly positive influence on the economic growth, and had a spatial spillover effect on the surrounding areas. Based on these results, some recommendations are put forward. Related Articles | Metrics

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Research on an appropriability regime in open innovation: Based on intellectual property right Wang Ju 2010, 31(1): 153-159 .  Abstract ( 2030 )   PDF (1081KB) ( 2359 )   Abstract: As open innovation becomes the one of the mark for 21st century, knowledge appropriative behaviors of enterprises also change greatly, it is shifted from statically owning exclusive knowledge to dynamically getting rewards over sharing. The behavior triggers the organizational paradox, i.e. the coexistence of opportunity behaviors and cooperative benefits, as well as the disputation on the traditional Intellectual Property Right(IPR). Obviously, the emergence of new behariors needs the evolution of IPR. A concept of relational IPR is initiated, and furthermore practical examples of this new kind of IPR are provided. This research not only enriches theories about appropriability regime and knowledge governance, but also gives the strategic advices for enterprises who want to win in the open innovation. Related Articles | Metrics

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On the cooperative effects of competitive alliance Li Wei, Long Yong 2010, 31(1): 160-169 .  Abstract ( 1648 )   PDF (1222KB) ( 2458 )   Abstract: Competitive alliance is an emerging strategic mode. It is beneficial to the firms improving their competitive ability through a creative synergy effect. Thus, it has become a focus in strategic management field. The content of cooperative effects of competitive alliance is discussed, a typology method is proposed, and the factors that can influence those effects are introduced based on the existing related research. Then the correlations between the effects and the influencing factors are tested using structure equation model with the data colleted from domestic firms. The results show that external environment and internal resource characteristics can remarkably influence thechoice of alliance structure. Meanwhile, the structureof competitive alliance notablly determinesthe cooperative effects. Related Articles | Metrics

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A R&D cost management model based on lifecycle Liang Laixing, Xiong Yan 2010, 31(1): 170-176 .  Abstract ( 1870 )   PDF (1021KB) ( 2902 )   Abstract: The uncertainty and the risk of R&D activity result in the low effect of the R&D cost management; a project lifecycle theory is introduced into the R&D cost management. By analyzing the cost cause and its risk of R&D project lifecycle, the cost management mode based on the project lifecycle is explored. The mode divided the R&D cost management into four stages, these are strategic cost management of initiated stage, risk cost management of advance developing stage, quality cost management of design developing stage, and goal cost management of industry tests stage. It makes the key of R&D cost management in every stage more definitively, and the uncontrollability of overall R&D is transtered into key controllable for each stage, and it is in favor of efficiency advance for the R&D cost management. Related Articles | Metrics

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Transformational leadership and employee creativity: The mediating role of supervisor-subordinate relationship Ding Lin, Xi Youmin, Zhang Hua 2010, 31(1): 177-184 .  Abstract ( 1992 )   PDF (944KB) ( 2527 )   Abstract: This study was designed to explore the effect of transformational leadership on employee creativity and the mediating role of supervisor-subordinate relationship. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the specific relations between transformational leadership, supervisor-subordinate relationship, and employee creativity. Participants of the study were employees and their supervisors from a high-tech corporation in Xi’an and EMBA students in Suzhou. Finally, 183 usable questionnaires of matched pair were returned. The results showed: (1) transformational leadership was significant related to employee creativity and the dimension of supervisor-subordinate relationship-intimacy and friendship help, while was insignificant related to the dimension of emotional relation; (2) both intimacy and friendship help dimensions were significantly related to the employee creativity, while the dimension of emotional relation were not; (3) the dimension of friendship help displayed a mediating effect on the relationship between transformational leadership and employee creativity. Related Articles | Metrics

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On the strategic pattern for selecting professional managers in enterprises from the visual angle of knowledge specificity Zhang Hongbo, Zhou Ling 2010, 31(1): 185-189 .  Abstract ( 1639 )   PDF (947KB) ( 2525 )   Abstract: The influence of the knoeledegwe specificity of potential manager on the strategic manner for enterprise selecting the professional manager is analyzed. The analysis shows that if enterprise had a low specificity requirement to the potential manager, the enterprise would pay close attention to the ability, then would chioce the way hiring from outside, however, if enterprise had a high knowledge speciticity requirement to the manager, it would choice the way promoting from inside. Finally, the typical cases that successfully invite professional manager with results above are explained. Related Articles | Metrics

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Research on an early warning model for the benefit of port investment based on RBF neural network Li Xinran， Wu Jingjing 2010, 31(1): 190-196 .  Abstract ( 1560 )   PDF (1089KB) ( 2632 )   Abstract: The benefit of port investment is studied by introducing the economic early warning system. First, a benefit early warning index system is constructed; the model of early warning system for the port investment effect is built based on RBF neural network. Then this model is tested through historic figures of investment and benefits from year 1996 to 2005 on Chinese costal harbors. By testing model error throughdifferent spread coefficients, it turns out that when the spreadcoefficient value is defined as 0.6, the model error is 95.07%, under which the model can best predict the investment benefits of the harbors. At the end, the warning intelligence indicators are divided into three different early warning zones based on the historical data of port investment benefit. Related Articles | Metrics