Archive

01 January 2009, Volume 30 Issue 6 Previous Issue    Next Issue

---

For Selected:

Download Citations EndNote Ris BibTeX

Toggle Thumbnails

Select

Research on the cost determinants of knowledge transfer and influencing mechanisms for the latecomer firms Jiang Jihai 2009, 30(6): 1-8 .  Abstract ( 1640 )   PDF (1211KB) ( 2546 )   Abstract: Knowledge transfer costs are the transaction costs and barriers associated with the process of knowledge transfer. First, the paths of knowledge transfer is analyzed, and it is put forward that cost determinants should be found in the extent, density, speed, and interaction of knowledge transfer from a new perspective. Then the influencing mechanism of these determinants is discussed in detail and the overcoming approaches are provided. They differentiate from the former researches, open the black box of knowledge transfer, integrate their paths, costs and mechanisms. Finally, Suntech power corporation case is studied and the related results are proved. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Experiential study on the demand scale, market competition, and indigenous innovation Experiential study on the demand scale, market competition, and indigenous innovation (School of Economics, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, China) 2009, 30(6): 9-15 .  Abstract ( 1762 )   PDF (1722KB) ( 1967 )   Abstract: The model involving the relationship between new product demand scale, market competition, and innovation capability is constituted and experiential analyses are conducted. The results show that new product demand impulses innovation. With a market monopolization buildup, the innovation capability will be baffled. Policy meanings based on the experiential results are that China should make the best use of huge market demand, cultivate emulous market structure, and accelerate innovation. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

The emprical research on the impact of technical progress against China’s energy efficiency Xu Shiyuan 2009, 30(6): 16-24 .  Abstract ( 1821 )   PDF (1039KB) ( 1805 )   Abstract： Many variables are applied to measure the technological progress; among them are research and development input，FDI, human capital, and technology spillover of foreign countries. Then the coordinating analysis and Granger causality analysis are made on the technical progress and energy efficiency, and futhermore a generalized difference regression model is established. The results from empirical analysis show that long-run equilibrium relationship in some degree exists between these four variables and energy efficiency. Moreover, the R&D input, FDI, and energy efficiency form a relation of one-way causation. Therefore, it will have a long-term effect on the improvement for China’s energy efficiency by means of increasing investment in science and technology, speeding up the absorption and utilization of FDI. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

The threshold of human capital for R&D and innovation convergence in Chinese regions Sun Jian1,2, Qi Jianguo3 2009, 30(6): 31-38 .  Abstract ( 1808 )   PDF (1081KB) ( 2275 )   Abstract： A two-period overlapping generations model of human capital accumulation for R&D with threshold effects is studied. The model gives some details about innovation convergence effects and club convergence effects in the process of regional innovation. And then, based on the convergence theory of economic growth ,the threshold regression model with panel data, and the regional innovation data in China during 1996-2006, the empirical results show that there is threshold effect for R&D human capital, that is, about equal to 93 persons per 10,000 sq km, and there are also two kinds of club convergence in China. At the same time,the threshold regression model with panel data can solve the problem that club convergence effect is endogenously determined. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Relationship between innovation and market structure in industrial evolution ——A Chinese interpretation of Schumpeterian hypothesis Li Wei 2009, 30(6): 39-47 .  Abstract ( 1633 )   PDF (1024KB) ( 2055 )   Abstract: Whether or not the market structure of large-scale enterprises having the monopoly power promotes innovation is a long-term concern problem. Based on Schumpeterian hypothesis, western scholars carried out theoretical and experimental analysis. The basic idea of the former researches is studied and an analytical framework is put forward to understand the interaction of innovation and market structure in the dynamic process of industrial evolution. The framework is applied to analyze the interaction mechanism between innovation and market structure of China as a developing country being in its transition and four evolution stages. A new interpretation of Schumpeterian hypothesis on China’s industrial development is offered and the relevant policy implications are explained. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Strategic leadership behavior, learning orientation, knowledge integration， and organizational innovation performance Jiang Tianying, Zhang Yiqing, Wang Junjiang 2009, 30(6): 48-55 .  Abstract ( 1749 )   PDF (1229KB) ( 2441 )   Abstract: On the basis of literature review, a hypothetical model on the relationships among strategic leadership behavior, learning orientation, knowledge integration, and organizational innovation performance is brought forward, and then the model is tested by means of questionnaire survey conducted on the 163 companies in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces. The results show that: strategic leadership behavior plays a positive role in the organizational learning orientation; strategic leadership behavior does not directly affect the knowledge integration, but affects the ability to integrate knowledge through organizational learning orientation in a secondhand way; both organizational learning orientation and the ability to integrate knowledge act as the important intermediaries between strategic leadership behavior and organizational innovation performance; strategic leadership behavior has no significant and direct impact on the organizational technological innovation performance, however has a direct and positive impact on the management innovation performance. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

A research on the systematic transformation methods of tacit knowledge for the technology transfer Zhu Fangwei, Jiang Bing, Zhang Guoliang 2009, 30(6): 56-61 .  Abstract ( 1615 )   PDF (1274KB) ( 2191 )   Abstract： Technology transfer can transfer technological capability between companies, and is an effective method for developing countries to catch up with the developed countries in the area of technology. Because the main body of technological capability is the tacit knowledge system, the systematic transformation of tacit knowledge system can promote the assimilation and reconstruction of transferred technology. Based on the systematically recognizing tacit knowledge of technology transfer, the transformation process is analyzed and transformation methods that could promote the transformation of tacit knowledge are pointed out. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

The background and development model of business accelerator He Kefang, Zhong Shuhua 2009, 30(6): 62-68 .  Abstract ( 1776 )   PDF (1075KB) ( 2505 )   Abstract: Business accelerator is the evolution of business incubator in the knowledge-based economy age， and mainly contributes to accelerate high technology and high potential enterprise. It is different from business incubator. Business accelerator is divided into three kinds of development patterns from its investment, which include government-sponsored, enterprise endogenous, and multiple investment type. Business accelerator is endowed with strong meaning for the construction of innovative nation. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Research on the interactive relationship modes of members in a supply chain Zhang Rui, Qian Xingsan 2009, 30(6): 69-75 .  Abstract ( 1686 )   PDF (1354KB) ( 2406 )   Abstract： Supply chain provides correlative organizations from industrial upstream and downstream with a platform of interactive relationship. Based on the perspective of ecological theory, five modes for the interactive relationship of organizations in the supply chain are concluded; they are malignant competition, reciprocal cooperation, dependent development, aggressive relationship, and damaging growth. And different relationship models are built up. By qualitative analysis of differential equation and numerical simulation for these models, it is pointed out that different organizations gain different benefits and follow diverse strategies in the interactive relationship, and furthermore the evolution mechanism of organization structure in a supply chain is revealed. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Servant leadership, altruism oriented culture, and the growth of scientific researchers Miao Qing 2009, 30(6): 76-82 .  Abstract ( 1696 )   PDF (1368KB) ( 2000 )   Abstract: The growth of scientific researchers is mostly dependent on the scientific leader cultivation and support. Borrowing from the theory of Servant Leadership (SL) and GLOBE culture framework, a theoretical model on the Growth Performance (GP) of scientific researcher is built. The results of the survey (N=223) indicated: ①SL could promote the researcher’s GP; ②the GP indictors were significantly varied between 4 couples of Altruism Oriented Culture (AOC); ③SL impacted the GP with “total, alternative, and opposite” patterns according to the distinct AOC group. The moderating effects of AOC are verified and the mechanism of impact process and application scopes are revealed. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

A comparative research on the effect of win-back strategy upon customer loyalty Tang Xiaofei, Di Qiang, Guo Hong 2009, 30(6): 83-90 .  Abstract ( 1729 )   PDF (1086KB) ( 2256 )   Abstract: Win-back management for lost customers is now the main research direction in marketing academia. Guanxi investment and price promotion strategies are both important marketing methods to obtain new customers, as well as to win back lost customers. However, academia and industry have different perspective on the prospects of applying the two strategies. In particular, foreign managers are skeptical of the operation of Guanxi investment in local Chinese markets. Through a survey conducted among 1,074 win-back customers from 121 hotels, it is found that customers’ trust, affective attachment and price-insensitivity in Guanxi investment conditions are significantly higher than that in price promotion conditions. Thus, customers have significantly higher affective commitment, attitude loyalty, and behavior loyalty in Guanxi investment condition rather than in price promotion condition. Therefore, the useful references for companies’ marketing activities are provided. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

A study on the relationship among organizational cultures, knowledge management strategies, and performance Hu Weiwei, Yao Xianguo 2009, 30(6): 91-99 .  Abstract ( 1773 )   PDF (1226KB) ( 2328 )   Abstract： Most views on the Organizational Culture(OC) and Knowledge Management(KM) relationship advocated that culture reform is adapted to the KM, and emphasis on qualitative analysis. Various Knowledge Management Strategies(KMSs) are proposed in order to adapt the established OC. Then the tendentious of KM strategy’s choice and effectiveness of KM in a certain organizational cultural atmosphere are certificated. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

The study on stability of marketing channel alliance based on the KMRW reputation mode Sun Xia1, Zhao Xiaofei2 2009, 30(6): 100-106 .  Abstract ( 1739 )   PDF (1027KB) ( 2122 )   Abstract： Marketing Channel Alliance(MCA) has become an important development from 1980’s. In this development process, the stability of MCA has become a core content of alliance research. However, the research on stability of MCA is rarely concerned by scholars. Most studies focus on the strategic alliance stability, part of scholars studies focus on supply chain alliance stability. To solve instability of alliance, the above studies either overly pay attention to “interest settlement mechanism” while ignoring the “reputation settlement mechanism” or only pay attention to the “longitudinal marketing channel alliance” and ignore “horizontal marketing channel alliance”. To ensure the MCA’s smoothly operation, one of the key issues is relying on the mutual supervision and mutual encouragement of inner member of MCA. But, this mutual supervision and mutual encouragement are based on information identification and delivery among alliance members, and reputation is external performance of above information identification and delivery process. Reputation mechanism can identify and constraint non-cooperation members, reduce the numbers of camouflage cooperation members, thereby constrain the incidence of opportunistic behavior in MCA and maintain the stability of the MCA, but the working of reputation mechanism needs certain condition. Aiming at a few problems for the MCA cooperation, several suggestions to ensuring stability of MCA and further research questions are proposed. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Empirical research on the six industries’ energy demand in the process of Chinese industrialization Xu Gang1,2, Wang Weiguo1, Pan Qizhi1 2009, 30(6): 107-112 .  Abstract ( 1661 )   PDF (1011KB) ( 1980 )   Abstract： The panel cointegration model on energy demand model is applied and the panel data for energy consumption and economic growth, energy efficiency, as well as the price for six industries from 1989 to 2005 are defined. It is found that there is a panel cointegration relationship among the four panel variables which characterizes the energy consumption of the six industries in the long run.The conclusions and their implications can be taken as a suggestion for long-run energy strategy in China; in particular, the summing-up also explains the policy on 10 measures from the State Council of China; the purposes of these measures are expanding domestic demand and promoting economic growth. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Channel pricing strategy under the mode of retailer collusion Fan Xiaojun1,2, Chen Hongmin2 2009, 30(6): 113-119 .  Abstract ( 1837 )   PDF (1164KB) ( 2041 )   Abstract: Retailer collusion is a method for improving profit; it will influence the decision-making conduct of channel pricing. Aiming at the conventional channel structure made by many manufacturers and retailers, the influence of retailer collusion on channel pricing decision under three kinds of channel power structure is discussed. The research results are as follows. Regardless of power structure, retailer differentiation has no impact on the channel pricing decision. When the production cost is above the certain value, the trade price and retailing pricing under retailer collusion are higher than that under non-retailer collusion. Retailer collusion will be of benefit to the retailer, but do the damage to the manufactures. When the production cost is higher than the certain value, no matter which channel member is in the position of Stackelberg leader, consumers will gain the benifit. Under a power structure, the profit levels for the manufacturer and retailer are the highest. Under whichever power structure, if there is collusion between retailers, and the product differentiation is larger, the manufacturer will be better off and will have a negative effect on the retailers. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

A relationship model between global service-oriented marketing strategy and antecedents: Empirical evidence from 220 service-oriented multinational companies Wu Xiaoyun, Zhang Feng 2009, 30(6): 120-127 .  Abstract ( 1558 )   PDF (1125KB) ( 2004 )   Abstract: Considering the limitations of past global marketing research, a “7P” paradigm of service-oriented marketing is combined with three basic opinions of global marketing strategy, and a relationship model between global service-oriented marketing second-order and antecedents is innovatively constructed. Then, the model is tested via the empirical evidence from 220 service-oriented multinational institutes in China. Lastly, some managerial implications are brought forward for service-oriented multinational to arrange their marketing activities in the global market. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

A path map of entrepreneurial intention in Chinese context ——Based on the theory of planed behavior Mo Huan1,2 2009, 30(6): 128-135 .  Abstract ( 1770 )   PDF (1249KB) ( 2323 )   Abstract: The factors affecting entrepreneurial intention in China based on the Theory of Planed Behavior(TPB) are analyzed by using method of questionnaire, tools of SPSS, and structure equation modeling. A path map of entrepreneurial intention in Chinese context is drawn. It indicates that there are some differences related to the factors affecting the entrepreneurial intention between Chinese culture and the Western culture. There is a positive relation between the perception of entrepreneurship behavioral control and the entrepreneurial intention, and the attitude toward the behavior affects the entrepreneurial intention through the perceived behavioral control. At the same time, the attitude toward the behavior has interacted with the perceived behavioral control. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

The empirical research on the relationship between technology and profitability ——Based on private enterprises’ database in Zhejiang province Zhang Xueyong1, Zhou Li2, Zhao Yulin3 2009, 30(6): 136-140 .  Abstract ( 1649 )   PDF (1038KB) ( 2151 )   Abstract: There are a large number of theoretical and empirical literatures on the impact of technology against firm’s productivity and economic growth. From the view of enterprise, the profitability is vital and is paid much attention by all whose interest is related to the enterprise. The results indicate that technology has a significant and positive effect on profitability by using private enterprises’ database in Zhejiang province. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

A study on the I-P/C model of employee-organization relationship from dual perspectives Wu Jihong1, Chen Weizheng2, Liu Yun3 2009, 30(6): 141-151 .  Abstract ( 1645 )   PDF (1089KB) ( 2500 )   Abstract: It is crucial for the company to manage the exchange relationship with its employees, that is, Employee-Organization Relationship (EOR). Present researches on EOR have been conducted either from employee’s perspective or from employer’s perspective, only a few of them tried to study it from dual perspectives. Based on the literature review on related researches, the I-P/C model of EOR from dual perspectives is developed and tested empirically. The findings are as follows: (1) comparing with economic inducements developmental inducements has a stronger and wider effect on employee’s contributions; (2) perceptual incongruence of inducements between employees and their supervisors do have a moderating effect on the exchange between organizational inducements and employee’s contributions; (3) reciprocal EOR can benefit more to both employee and employer. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

The application of SFA in the technical efficiency estimations of research institutes Guan Zhongcheng1, Yang Zhi1, Li Yuhong2, Wang Biaoxiang1 2009, 30(6): 152-155 .  Abstract ( 1761 )   PDF (1158KB) ( 2383 )   Abstract: Currently, the main method used for the technical efficiency evaluations of research institutes in China is DEA, which is limited to cross-sectional comparison without the time trend for evaluation units. In order to remedy the defect of DEA, the method of Stochastic Frontier Analysis(SFA) based on Cobb-Douglas production function is applied to evaluate the efficiencies of 82 institutes in CAS during the period of 2004-2007. The results show that the overall efficiency presents a decline trend. Key words: Cobb-Douglas production function; technical efficiency; SFA; maximum likelihood estimation Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Study on Chinese agricultural technology development strategies from the point of view of sustainable development Ning Miao, Zou Xiuping 2009, 30(6): 156-162 .  Abstract ( 1589 )   PDF (1066KB) ( 1966 )   Abstract: From the point of view of sustainable development, it is vitally important for Chinese agriculture to implement five technology development strategies and strengthen technical study of four fields. In the more specific terms, they are as follows: implementing resources substitution strategy and strengthening technical study for overcoming agricultural resources scarcity, implementing high-tech strategy and strengthening technical study for overcoming empirical agriculture instability, implementing common techniques upgrading and fields spreading strategy and strengthening technical study for overcoming low agricultural profitability and efficiency, and implementing ecological security strategy and strengthening technical study for overcoming agricultural insecurity. Above four fields together compose the technology support system for Chinese agriculture sustainable development. At last, the key techniques contained by each field are elaborated and these techniques should be properly integrated in order to push Chinese agricultural sustainable development. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Evaluation of S&T productivity for national-level agricultural scientific research institutions Shen Hongfang1, Liao Xiyuan1, Chen Jinfa2 2009, 30(6): 163-171 .  Abstract ( 2066 )   PDF (1536KB) ( 2158 )   Abstract: Based on the differentiation of some confusable conceptions of S&T evaluation, the evaluation index is established and the S&T productivity is divided into three subsystems which called S&T foundation strength, S&T innovation capability, and S&T transformation efficiency in order to appraise the S&T productivity of national-level agricultural scientific research institutions in 2001-2005. According to the evaluation result, the all of national-level agricultural scientific research institutions also divided into five types which consist of general superiority style, research dominated style, technology development style, management dominated style, and comparative inferiority style. Finally, some managements and measures aimed at every style institution are brought forward which offered a decision-making basis for the government. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Value based CRM and its applications Ye Yinglan 2009, 30(6): 172-177 .  Abstract ( 1578 )   PDF (992KB) ( 1827 )   Abstract： With the transformation of corporate business model from being product-focus to customer-focus, the importance of Customer Relationship Management(CRM) is revealed increasingly. In the daily practice, varied cognitions of the connotation and essence of CRM are caused a result of immense differences in its application effects. From the standpoint of value creation, the concept of CRM is analyzed and probed into based on three levels which are concept, system, and technology level. By taking the insurance corporation as an example, the value creation mechanism of CRM is discussed from four respects as per the corporate value chain, namely insurance product research and development, marketing, claim settling and management, and insurance investment. Lastly, centering on the value creation and taking the internal conditions and external environment of a corporation as a whole, the basic framework and strategies are provided to implement and promote CRM system based value creation from three aspects, including corporate strategy, organizational structure and business process, and technology architecture. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

Arisk analysis of virtual logistics Based on the RBF neural network： An empirical study Ma Lin 2009, 30(6): 178-185 .  Abstract ( 1549 )   PDF (1067KB) ( 2158 )   Abstract: Under the attack of global financial crisis, as a new modal of logistics operation, virtual logistics shows its strong vitality; therefore it attracts the attention of many enterprises and scholars. But, as virtual logistics integrates and organizes the internal and external resources to reflect the market quickly, and meanwhile brings much benefit to the corporations, the occurrence probability of new virtual logistics risk increases accordingly. For the risk of virtual logistics issues, the Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP) method supported by the group decision is employed to identify and evaluates the main factors influencing virtual logistics, finally, Radial Basis Function(RBF) neural network is used to forecast the risks among the virtual logistics enterprises on the basis of questionnaire survey, it provides new ideas and means for the virtual logistics risk management. Related Articles | Metrics

Select

The analysis on the management features of fundamental research on the information science field Wu Guozheng 2009, 30(6): 186-192 .  Abstract ( 1543 )   PDF (1156KB) ( 2215 )   Abstract: A brief review of the general situation and developing trend of the funding from National Natural Science Foundation of China for the fundamental research on information science and technology is given. Based on the funded project conditions in the first three years of “Eleventh Five-Year Plan” and the academic characteristics of information science and technology, the 5 management features of fundamental research on information science and technology in China are expounded and the principles and methods on how to implement the science fund management around the management features are explored. Related Articles | Metrics