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An analysis on the cost of technological learning and its major determinates Liu Hongwei, Li Jizhen, Wang Yan 2007, 28(5): 1-8.  Abstract ( 1613 )   PDF (1030KB) ( 2411 )   It is a logical hypothesis that the process of technological learning must expend resources and entail costs. The learning cost is an immanent fundamental factor resulting in success or failure of technological learning. There is a reciprocal relationship between firm and society learning costs. Insufficiency of social accumulation and investment directly shows the deficiency of the firm exterior surrounding and condition, which forms vast obstacles for technological learning. The technological groundwork, manifestation of technological knowledge, technological transaction cost, and potential market value of the technology, technological learning strategy, and effectiveness of organazational learning process manegement and so on are the major factors imposing on the cost of technological learning. The research on the influencing factors and its functions from the perspective of learning cost will help people to understand the causes of success or failure, and grasp the general rule of technological learning. Related Articles | Metrics

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A study on the concept of technology leapfrogging Ma Qingguo, Hu Longji 2007, 28(5): 9-17.  Abstract ( 1555 )   PDF (1061KB) ( 2194 )   Based on the review of various understandings of the leapfrogging, a rigid and measurable definition of technology leapfrogging is presented by using the method of concept replacement in the field of the analytical philosophy and the classical analytic tool in the technology management theory, that is, technology S curve. This definition makes measuring the scale of technology leapfrogging possible. Based on the definiton, a series of problems, such as precondition for technology leapfrogging, planning of technology leapfrogging, evaluating technology leapfrogging, could be all studied easily. Related Articles | Metrics

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The influence of technological regime on FDI spillovers: Evidence for Chinese manufacturing industry Wu Xiaobo, Huang Juan 2007, 28(5): 18-24,51.  Abstract ( 1402 )   PDF (1637KB) ( 2568 )   From a new perspective of technological system, the factors influening the FDI spillovers and the technological diffusion of FDI are analyzed. Based on the empirical study of 28 Chinese manufacturing industries, the conclusions can be drawn from statistical analysis of their panel data during the period of 1999-2002. As to FDI spillovers, there are less technological opportunities, then the technological base more depends on the application sciences, and the the mobility of technological trajectory is less, the FDI spillovers will generate more easily. The absorptive capabilities of local enterprises have obvious positive effects on the FDI spillovers, but the effects of monopolization of innovations and availability of external knowledge are not dominant in the results. However, the impacts of technological system on the technological diffusion of FDI are a little different. Technological opportunities, monopolization of innovations, and fluidity of technological trajectory have negative effects on the technological diffusion of FDI, while the rest of technological system factors constitutes a little impact on the technological diffusion of FDI in the statistical analysis. The conclusions are quite important for the FDI import and the enterprise technological catching-up in China. Related Articles | Metrics

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The impact of different control mechanisms on the eutrepreneurial competenceand radical innovation Guo Hai, Li Yuan, Duan Yi 2007, 28(5): 25-30.  Abstract ( 1527 )   PDF (959KB) ( 2326 )   In order to investigate the relationship between entrepreneurial competence, control mechanisms, and radical innovation, a conceptual model is proposed and it is further examined empirically. The results show that entrepreneurial competence can facilitate radical innovation. This relationship is further moderated by different control mechanisms, such that the relationship is stronger when the personal control is high than when it is low, and the relationship is weaker when output control is high than when it is low. These results show the important role of control mechanisms. Related Articles | Metrics

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A research on the evaluation method of the effective state for enterprise innovative interface Liu Xinmei, Xu Fengwei, Zhang Yongsheng 2007, 28(5): 31-35.  Abstract ( 1412 )   PDF (953KB) ( 2486 )   Applying the harmonious theory and harmonious analysis matrix, four main factors that have influence on the effectiveness of enterprise innovative interface state are analyzed, the models measuring the interfact effective state are coustructed; and a case study on the interface state effectiveness and concordance of Q Company in Shanxi province is made. Related Articles | Metrics

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Service innovation support platform in production-distribution enterprisesand its operational principle Yu Youping, Cai Shuqin, Liu Zhigao, Liang Kaichun 2007, 28(5): 36-40.  Abstract ( 1414 )   PDF (1673KB) ( 2232 )   The requirements, processes, and characters of the service innovation in production-distribution enterprises are analyzed, the customer service innovation support platform based on the platform method is proposed. Its operational principle and application methods are examined; the product platform and service platform are compared. Finally, an example of its application and some issues that should be urgently studied are given. Related Articles | Metrics

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The survival analysis of small start businesses Wu Bing, Wang Zhongming 2007, 28(5): 41-44,135.  Abstract ( 2165 )   PDF (1646KB) ( 2198 )   By using non-parametric method, semi-parametric method, life-table method, and Cox proportion hazards model, the small start business in the east region of China are analyzed. With the data analysis, the life-tables of small start businesses stratified by education and gender are depicted. Through modeling the covariats affected new venture survival, a general two stratified Cox proportion hazard model is put forward, and it is found that the education level has significant influence on the survial of small start business. Then the diagnosis supported by the scaled Schoenfeld residuals to the assumption of Cox proportion hazards model indicates that it is appropriate to fit this model into the survival of the small start business. Related Articles | Metrics

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A study on a company culture model based on the key elements Fan Yun, Xiong Xiaozhe, Yu Baoqi 2007, 28(5): 45-51.  Abstract ( 1432 )   PDF (975KB) ( 2256 )   Firstly, the elusory company culture can be integrated into regular and observational company cultural phenomena; then the company culture can be divided into two layers. The key elements of company culture are common language, process, priority, structure, empowerment, system, and meeting. These seven key factors are put forward under the two layers of company culture and formed a corresponding company culture model to analyze the reality facing by enterprises. Related Articles | Metrics

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The dynamics of global value chain and upgrading of enterprises Chen Feiqiong, Wang Danxia 2007, 28(5): 52-59.  Abstract ( 1408 )   PDF (1105KB) ( 2205 )   Integrating into the global value chains has been the most important way for enterprises in China to squeeze into the global market and upgrade their positions. The governance of global value chain is the main factor that affects the upgrading of enterprises. The relationship between the dynamics of the governance of global value chain and the upgrading of enterprises are mainly discussed, and then some suggestions about that Chinese enterprises integrate with the global value chain are given. Related Articles | Metrics

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Toward the knowledge centric organization——Using knowledge management in U.S.Navy Department as a example Zhou Hong, Wang Fang, Yi Famin 2007, 28(5): 60-65.  Abstract ( 1223 )   PDF (955KB) ( 2431 )   Based on the literature research, the empirical case of "the knowledge Management in the Us Navy department" is analyzed. And ten strategies applied to the transferring toward the knowledge-centric organization are discussed, so that it will provide the meaningful reference for the research and practice activities in the field of knowledge management in China. Related Articles | Metrics

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Critical success factors of ERP implementation based on the knowledge transfer:Empirical study on Chinese manufacturing industry Tan Dapeng, Huo Guoqing, Dong Jichang 2007, 28(5): 66-75.  Abstract ( 1362 )   PDF (1297KB) ( 2122 )   A model of two phased knowledge transfer processes in ERP Implementation from the respective of knowledge transfer is put forward. Based on the model, some critical influencing factors are founded and six propositions are created. Then the empirical research is made with the use of structural equation models on PLS. Based on the conclusion of the empirical research, some advices are put forward. Related Articles | Metrics

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An empirical analysis on the knowledge spillover effect measurement Xu Xiaodi, Wang Zilong, Tan Qingmei 2007, 28(5): 76-87.  Abstract ( 1772 )   PDF (1217KB) ( 2610 )   By constructing the econometric model, the difference of knowledge spillover effect between different influence factors are analyzed, the relation degree and validity between influence factors and knowledge spill effect are measured. The result indicates that there is a convergent pattern for the steady state in the enterprise knowledge spillover and imitation structure which forms the spiral type evolvement of innovation and imitation. The knowledge spillover effect relates to R&D input, trade and traffic condition, the mobility of labor force, the enterprise knowledge absorbency, the flexibility of market mechanism, the time lag of knowledge spillover, and the changes of factory site, besides trade cost and space-time span. The total R&D input presents a notable positive correlation with the explained variables; economic disparities and the distance between areas or enterprises take on remarkable negative correlation with knowledge spillover effect. The enterprise knowledge absorbency shows direct ratio with knowledge spillover effect. When the enterprise knowledge storage quantity disparity is equal to enterprise knowledge absorbency, the knowledge spillover effect is the biggest. The time lag of knowledge spillover as well as the knowledge degeneration rate display inverse ratio with knowledge spillover effect; the sale income of area or industry, the sum of fixed assets and current assets of this area or industry don't have material influence on the knowledge spillover and the raising of labor productivity. The time lag of spillover is decided by knowledge characteristic and internality level of knowledge externality; the implement approach of knowledge internality depends on many factors, such as the arrangement of property right system, the government protection for innovation main body and moral restraints. Related Articles | Metrics

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A study on the relationship between working environment andorganizational knowledge Creation Hao Yingchao, Wan Difang, Wu Cuihua 2007, 28(5): 87-93.  Abstract ( 1405 )   PDF (1040KB) ( 2048 )   In the knowledge economy era, the knowledge has already become the focus of the competition among enterprises; therefore the knowledge creation becomes the source that enterprises improve their own competitive ability and innovation ability. The questionnaire investigation method is used to investigate the relation between the enterprise's Working Environment(WE) factors and Organizational Knowledge Creation(OKC) under the management background of Chinese enterprises. And the method of statistical regression analysis is applied to analyze the effective data that come from 41 enterprises. The result has verified that there are obviously positive correlation relations between work group support, work resource, challenge work of WE, and OKC, the quality of the factors have obvious influence on the OKC. At last, the direction for the future study is pointed out. Related Articles | Metrics

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Customer interaction, market knowledge capacity, and degreeof successful commercialization——The empirical research based on the digital industries in Chinese Taiwan region Chen Xiaohong, Cai Zhizhang 2007, 28(5): 94-101.  Abstract ( 1438 )   PDF (1047KB) ( 2404 )   In order to find out the right products which consumers need at the stage of new products development, enterprises should provided require information to the organizations and departments early in the process and let them know to decrease the failure rate after new product starts a development. Through the issuance of questionnaires, a regression model is made; the interaction of customer and the capacity of market knowledge impact on the successful commercialization are analyzed. The study found that at the process of product development phase the higher degree of cooperation and interaction with customers, the more positive impact on the successful commercialization, and the capacity of market knowledge demonstrates the same impact. Related Articles | Metrics

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Critical success factors for new product development projects based on the enterprise innovation strategy: An empirical study Fang Wei, Sun Shudong 2007, 28(5): 102-109.  Abstract ( 1614 )   PDF (1152KB) ( 2244 )   Based on the relative literature, a conceptual model of critical success factors for New Product Development(NPD) projects is built. After analyzing the effect of enterprise innovation strategies on critical success factors for NPD projects, six hypothesizes are proposed. By the questionary survey data gathering from the 97 domestic enterprises, a statistics analysis is carried on, and these hypothesizes have been confirmed. Related Articles | Metrics

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A positive research on the potential competency feature of software engineers Zhao Xiping, Zhou Mi, Li Jian, Zhao Wenhong 2007, 28(5): 110-114,75.  Abstract ( 1304 )   PDF (1622KB) ( 2106 )   The potential competency is relative to the performance of software engineers; however it is difficult to measure, and is rarely used in enterprises. Based on the analysis and definition of the software engineer work, using Behavior Event Interview(BEI) method and principal component method, the potential competency features of software engineer are explored, five characters of potential competency about software engineer are obtained. They are achievement orientation, ideation, collaboration, initiative, and diligence. Finally, some suggestions in the application are put forward. Related Articles | Metrics

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Research on the pay systems in high-technology firms Fang Yangchun, Yao Xianguo 2007, 28(5): 115-120.  Abstract ( 1394 )   PDF (944KB) ( 2324 )   Human resource is the key resource for high-technology companies, and compensation is the main incentive tool to gain human capital advantage. "The system is more important than technology", pay systems are most important for high-technology firms' survival and development. Based on these existing researches, a scientific and reasonable pay system according to the characteristics of high technology firms and their human capital is put forward. Pay systems in high technology firms must be arranged with a compensation level which is higher than or compares with the market pay level. The pay systema are competency-based, long-term incentives related employee benefit with firm profit, broad banding pay structural, total reward and competition mechanism. An empirical study about pay system effectiveness in high-technology firms is given, which offers data evidence. Finally some suggestions about pay system reform in high-technology firms are provided. Related Articles | Metrics

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Using D & B loyalty mode to predict company performance: An empirical study Tang Xiaofei, Zhou Tingrui, Chen Shuqing 2007, 28(5): 121-127.  Abstract ( 1356 )   PDF (1034KB) ( 2223 )   Although the present researches show that there are direct relationship between the customer loyalty and the company performances, certain phenomena still could not be explained clearly if the company performances is directly predicted by loyalty, regardless of the multi-dimension character and the complication of loyalty. Predicting the company performances by D&B loyalty model and applying the prediction to win back customers, the results will benefit to the company that constituts proper strategies to re-win customers and allocates the limited resources to the most valuable customers who need to be win back. These conclusions also provide the useful references for managers of China and foreign countries to carry out CRM. Related Articles | Metrics

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Measure and analysis on the degree of accumulation withinthe state's high-tech development zones Liu Huiwu, Wang Shengguang, Feng Haihong, Qian Jinqiu 2007, 28(5): 128-135.  Abstract ( 1621 )   PDF (1158KB) ( 2461 )   In previous literature, there were many researches about the state's high-tech development zones or industrial clusters, however, there are little studies on the degree of industrial accumulation within the state's high-tech development zones building on the idea and theory of industrial clusters. Firstly, the methods commonly used to measure the industrial clusters are reviewed, then, according to the industrial characteristics of the high-tech zones and the purpose of calculations, a method to identify industry clusters-Location Quotient(LQ) coefficient is chosen. Subsequently, there are four steps to measure the degree of industrial accumulation within the state's high-tech development zones, 1) selecting the scope of industries measured the degree of industrial accumulation, 2) weighting four relative industries , 3) calculating the degree of industrial accumulation, 4) using a normalization method, that is, re-scaling the data for standardization. Therefore, the degree of industrial accumulation within the state's high-tech development zones can be ranked. Finally, depending on the rank, high-tech development zones are classed into four grades, and a typical zone within every grade is chosen to analysis relative factors which affect the rank. Related Articles | Metrics

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The discussion on psychological contract between the governmentand the public servant of China Wei Lin, Zhao Dingtao, Liang Liang 2007, 28(5): 136-142.  Abstract ( 1411 )   PDF (1010KB) ( 2624 )   Based on the significance of organizational and personal psychology, the psychology contract is introduced into public administration in China. After discussing the possibility of implementing psychology contract between Chinese government and the public servant, both evident and obscure factors that will impact on psychology contract are depicted. Ten principles are presented for up-building the concordant psychology contract of public servant. Finally, a psychology contract dynamic model is proposed and some strategies are discussed corresponding to the different phases of the model. Related Articles | Metrics

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UK government funding system for university research and its inspiration Zhan Yiqing, Li Yizhi, Chen Jun 2007, 28(5): 143-149.  Abstract ( 1478 )   PDF (1263KB) ( 2308 )   UK government provides underpinning research capability and research projects for universities via two streams of funding known as the dual support system, so as to maintain and promote the research ability of universities. The increased diversity of research sources since 1990's have damaged the balance of research income structure, and put the stress on the sustainability of university research. In order to change this situation, UK government made strategic planning to increase the research budget significantly, and modified the research allocating methods. Studying the UK government funding system on the university research is important for reforming and perfecting the current funding and management system of Chinese university research. Related Articles | Metrics

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A study on university licensing contracts based on the moral risk Li Panyi, Pu Yongjian 2007, 28(5): 150-155,177.  Abstract ( 1394 )   PDF (1638KB) ( 2340 )   It has a great practical value to study what kind of patent licensing can put university patent into practice. Applying the theory of principal-agent, a model of implement of university patents is built up based on the moral risk of inventors and licensees from the perspective of patent licensing. By finding the solution for the equilibrium result, it is indicated that the problem of moral risk leads to inefficiency of patents implement. Through analysis of the characteristics of optimal licensing contract, some practical suggestions on how to constraint moral risk are brought forward for promoting the implement of patent. Related Articles | Metrics

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The construction of patent strategy for the high-tech enterprise basedon the patent intelligence analysis Lai Yuangen, Zhu Donghua, Hu Wangbin 2007, 28(5): 156-162.  Abstract ( 1526 )   PDF (1395KB) ( 2057 )   The patent intelligence analysis is the basis for developing patent strategy for high-tech enterprise. The framework of patent strategy of high-tech enterprise is constructed and its content as well as the relation between patent strategy and patent intelligence analysis is studied systematically, in order to induct the development of patent strategy for high-tech enterprise and provide service for the improvement of enterprise core competitiveness and self-innovation of intellectual property. Related Articles | Metrics

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Characteristics of research application evaluation: Specialization Zhang Guangjin, Liao Jianqiao 2007, 28(5): 163-169.  Abstract ( 1405 )   PDF (947KB) ( 2307 )   Through a quasi-standard experiment,it is confirmed that the third level discipline catalogue should become the reference standard to distinguish peers from non-peers. Furthermore, the research application evaluation difference made by peers and non-peers who are defined with this reference standard between natural science and humanity, social science is analyzed comparatively. The test results about the hypothesis originated from "chess game experiment" indicate that the idea about evaluating system design quality dose not suitable for the research application evaluation, and further prove that the peers play the key role in the guarantee of evaluation effectiveness. Related Articles | Metrics

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The production efficiency of Chinese ports: An empirical investigation Kuang Haibo, Chen Shuwen 2007, 28(5): 170-177.  Abstract ( 1422 )   PDF (975KB) ( 2496 )   By using production method, a port production efficiency index system that is more scientific is establised, and existing literatures comparison with single parameter is made up. Furthemore, the port production efficiency appraisal model has built based on DEA approach. Simultaneously, by using principal component analysis method, the problem involving excessive indexes is solved and primary factors affected by port production efficiency are explored quantitatively. Then, the model's practicability is validated by adopting 8 major ports in China including the Dalian port. Finally, the suggestions for improving the productive efficiency are proposed. Related Articles | Metrics

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The mode selection of the agriculture technology international transfer in China Huang Xiaofeng 2007, 28(5): 178-184,190.  Abstract ( 1365 )   PDF (1706KB) ( 2011 )   After entering into WTO, one of the long term tasks for Chinese agricultural development is the implementation of the "walking out" strategy and the international agriculture technology transfer. Whether the technology transfer can realize the dual objects, that is, to maximize the economic interests and promote the international agriculture technology progress, at large extention depends on the choice of the transfer mode. On the basis of former research results, the option theory of agriculture technology international transfer is advanced, the conditions of both supply and demand, such as policy environment, technology, market and cost, etc. are analyzed, The conclusion is drawn that the FDI is the major mode when Chinese agriculture technology export to developed countries; however export and licensing trade is the key way when Chinese agriculture technology export to developing countries. Related Articles | Metrics

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Comments on scientific equipment sharing in higher educational institutionsfrom the point of view of TCO Ma Qiang 2007, 28(5): 185-190.  Abstract ( 1180 )   PDF (1140KB) ( 2179 )   The root of a lot of problems involving the administrition of scientific equipment in higher educational institutions is that the scientific equipment can't be shared. The key factor caused the problems is that the higher educational institutions and their faculty can't finance the huge indirect costs among the Total Cost of Owner (TCO). The train of thoughts on the cost accounting for research projects in US is used for reference, some suggestions to resolve these problems are offered. Related Articles | Metrics