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The structure, fitness capability, and upgrade of industrial cluster Tang Linjia, Chi Renyong 2012, 33(1): 1-9.  Abstract ( 1728 )   PDF (1311KB) ( 2626 )   The survival and development capabilities of industrial cluster are mainly depending on its structure including firm conglomeration and other supports. The index about the industrial cluster is designed in terms of large firm centralization, cluster brand, special market, public technology platform, and industrial association. The existing 112 industrial clusters with over five billion Yuan annual total output in Zhejiang Province are classified into four structural types; it is shown that the majority of existing clusters are in the situation of small and medium-sized business conglomeration with low large firm centralization and weak supporting systems. Meanwhile, the criteria of survival, development, and fitness capabilities are designed to do the statistic analysis on four typical industrial clusters. The results reveal that there are significant positive co-relationships between the structure index and survival, development, and fitness capabilities of clusters, i.e., the large firm centralization and comprehensive supporting system would promote the fitness capabilities of industrial clusters. Furthermore, the dynamic upgrade processes of the cluster structure are analyzed in terms of the four typical clusters in order to find out three typical paths to promote the cluster and provide theoretic supports for the policy makers. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Regional science and technology innovation efficiency evolution and its affect factors in Chinese provinces Fan Hua, Zhou Dequn 2012, 33(1): 10-18,26.  Abstract ( 1800 )   PDF (1709KB) ( 2677 )   Based on the panel data of China’s provinces during the period of 2000-2007, an empirical analysis on the scientific and technology innovation efficiency and its convergence and influence factors is conducted by using the Data Envolopment Analysis(DEA) model of variable scale returns. The results are as follows:the scientific and technology innovation efficiency has the character of periodic undulation evolution; the east provinces have higher innovation efficiency than that for the middle and west provinces, the efficiency for west provinces enhances quickly, has caught up with and surpassed the efficiency for middle provinces; the west provinces have the absolute and conditional convergence; the conditional convergence of the whole country and the east-middle area is remarkable, however, the absolute convergence is not obvious; the industry structure, the openness, and the higher education level of development have the positive influence on the efficiency, meanwhile the government effect has the negative impact on scientific and technology innovation efficiency. The conclusions will provide enlightenments for the policy of national scientific and technology innovation efficiency. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Efficiency evaluation of technology innovation resource allocationfor the technical centers in enterprises Lu Jianfang, Dai Binxing 2012, 33(1): 19-26.  Abstract ( 1643 )   PDF (904KB) ( 2499 )   A effective evaluation system of technological innovation resource allocation for technology center is set up. The allocation performance is analyzed with DEA model. It is concluded that most of the regional technical center have a higher level of the efficiency for resource allocation. The allocation structure is adjusted according to DEA projection theory in order to obtain the maximum technical efficiency. To solve the problem that the traditional DEA model could not sort the fully effective unit, with the improved DEA model, the provincial level technological innovation relative efficiency for the resource allocation of industrial enterprise technology centers in Zhejiang Province could be rearranged. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Cost sharing mechanism for knowledge innovation based on uncertainty anticipation in multi-organizational information systems integration You Jing 2012, 33(1): 27-34.  Abstract ( 1768 )   PDF (971KB) ( 2389 )   For knowledge innovation in information systems integration project, all parties need to invest resouree and share cost expenditvre, while uncertainty exists in business experience, integration experience, knowledge sharing, and project management, etc. Therefore it is uncertain for such kind of project to be success, and suppliers of existed systems would not like to participate in integration planning and system modifying for this reason. They might boycott the cost sharing for knowledge innovation. From the view of knowledge accumulation, the knowledge innovation model and cost model are built, and some new mechanism for knowledge innovation cost sharing is put forward that suppliers’cost sharing would be helpful for better anticipation and effort, and the sharing proportion is influenced by learning capability of both suppliers and enterprises, and by the anticipation of uncertainty and knowledge innovation efficiency. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The partner selection mechanism in knowledge communication on small-world network Lin Min, Li Nan, Ji Xu 2012, 33(1): 35-40.  Abstract ( 1586 )   PDF (1023KB) ( 2601 )   By analyzing the behavior of knowledge communication in organizations, sufficiency index and equity index are proposed to measure the effectiveness of knowledge communication and explore the effect of partner selection mechanism. The process of knowledge communication on small-world network is simulated. Results show that the mechanism for selecting neighbors who have higher knowledge level could promote knowledge communication, on the other hand, the mechanism for selecting neighbors who have more work experiences results in a clustering effect and impedes knowledge communication in organizations. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The function modes and policy measures of patent alliance enhancing enterprise independent innovation capability Zhou Qing, Chen Chouyong 2012, 33(1): 41-46,55.  Abstract ( 1873 )   PDF (1516KB) ( 2442 )   The function modes of patent alliance enhancing enterprise independent innovation capability are analyzed from alliance motivation, cooperative method, and achievement form based on empirical data of Zhejiang enterprises. The empirical results show that the motivation for improving technology and product competitive advantage has a positive effect on the enhancement of enterprise independent innovation capability, there is an obvious positive relevance between the result for enhancing enterprise independent innovation capability and the cooperative methods, such as technic plus technology and joint R&D institutions, the achievement form of market integration, technical integration, and proprietary integration plays an obvious role in the development of patent alliance activities. And government policy measures are needed in order to bring patent alliance into play, patent alliance would ensure to effectively enhance enterprise independent innovation capability under the impetus of government policies. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Evaluating system of enterprise cyclic economy:A case study of a large smelter enterprise Chen Xiaohong, Fu Taotao, Cao Yu 2012, 33(1): 47-55.  Abstract ( 1786 )   PDF (1071KB) ( 2358 )   Accelerating the development of cyclic economy is essential to the national economic growth in China. Traditionally, the process of cyclic economy assessment at enterprises puts the emphasis on the macro-level rather than on the micro-level. Under such circumstances, based on the case study of a large domestic non-ferrous metal smelting enterprise, a comprehensive assessment indicator system of enterprise cyclic economy is construced by examining three chains of it, namely, input, consumption and circulation, and output. Meanwhile, it seeks to give a comprehensive analysis and in-depth interview on the expansion of cyclic economy by employing fuzzy mathematics theory and AHP theory. From the conclusion, it could be seen that the comprehensive assessment indicator system is able to demonstrate the development level of enterprise cyclic economy correctly. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The perception of organizational motivation, the perception of loss, and knowledge sharing intention Wang Shihong 2012, 33(1): 56-63.  Abstract ( 1858 )   PDF (885KB) ( 1947 )   Knowledge sharing is the current hot issues in the field of theory and practice. Based on the literature research, rational action theory, and social exchange theory, the relationship among the perception of organizational motivation, the perception of loss, knowledge sharing intention, and the modulation of face is explored. Through the empirical analysis based on 580 questionnaires, it is found that the perception of organizational motivation is positively related to knowledge sharing intention; the perception of loss is negatively related to knowledge sharing intention; face negatively modulates the relationship between the perception of loss and knowledge sharing intention; face positively modulates the relationship between the perception of organizational motivation and knowledge sharing intention. The results have important theoretical and practical significance for the corporates to promote employees knowledge sharing intention and innovation. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The relationship between information systems and enterprise value Lou Runping, Xue Shengjia, Yang Defeng 2012, 33(1): 64-70,89.  Abstract ( 1654 )   PDF (1506KB) ( 2416 )   By collecting about 360 samples of observations data from 76 Chinese listed companies with the period of 2-13 year, the relationship between information systems and enterprise value under Chinese context is empirically studied by using GLS regression method. The following conclusions are drawn that in the short term, the use of information systems has a statistically significant negative effect on enterprise value, and in reality, this negative impact is obviously significant, however, in a longer period of time, as time goes by, this negative impact decreases year by year, and has an effect of increasing marginal returns, showing a U-shape relationship. In the long run, the use of information systems has a statistically significant positive impact on enterprise value. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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System of high performance work practice, knowledge dissemination, and radical innovation Qin Jian 2012, 33(1): 71-78.  Abstract ( 2182 )   PDF (1115KB) ( 2952 )   Radical innovation has become the critical power for firm growth. Focusing on the limited research of the driven mechanism for the radical innovation, the system of high performance work practice and knowledge dissemination for the performance of the MNCs’radical innovation in China is explored. Based on 165 MNCs’survey questionnaires, the factor analysis and SEM are used to test research hypothesis. The result shows that three practices of the high performance work system, that is, job rotation, employee training, and cross-department communication have a significant positively impact on the radical product innovation, and on the transmitting mechanism of knowledge dissemination for the radical product innovation and firm performance. Meanwhile, it is also found that the radical innovation-based technology strategy could improve MNC’s performance greatly in China. Finally, the theoretical contribution, management implications, limitations, and directions for future research are examined. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The impact of absorptive capacity,relationship learning, and knowledge integration on the enterprise innovation performance-An empirical study on technology-based SMEs Li Zhen, Yang Hongtao 2012, 33(1): 79-89.  Abstract ( 1900 )   PDF (1115KB) ( 2640 )   In the context of globalization of science and technology,how to improve innovation performance has become a burning question to keep continuous competition advantages.On the basis of theoretical analysis, a research framework was built and a structural equation model was constructed. Then, an empirical research was implemented on 236 technology-based SMEs which came from the Yangtze River Delta of China to quantificationally explore the impact of absorptive capacity,relationship learning, and knowledge integration on innovation performance. The contribution of this paper was to confirm the mechanism and route by which these variables impact each other. The conclusions are meaningful for further understanding the impact of absorptive capacity,relationship learning, and knowledge integration on innovation performance. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The industrial differences and dynamic evolution characteristics of China’s integration of information and industrialization:Evidence from 2000-2007 input-output analysis Zhi Yan, Bai Xuejie, Wang Leilei 2012, 33(1): 90-95,119.  Abstract ( 1712 )   PDF (1669KB) ( 2293 )   The rapid development of electronic technology brings a big chance for pushing China’s integration of information and industrialization. The integration degree of information and industrialization for the 15 industries is researched through 2000-2007 input-output analysis. The result shows that there are big gaps between different industries. The integration degree for capital and technology-intensive industries is higher than that for labor-intensive industries. From evolving perspective, the evolving process for capital and technology-intensive industries is prior to that for the traditional industries. Some suggestions according to the results above are also put forward. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Scientific research evaluation in order to support quality improvement Zhou Wenyong 2012, 33(1): 96-102.  Abstract ( 1627 )   PDF (1371KB) ( 2374 )   Current quantitative scientific research evaluation overlooks the guiding role of its outcome for improving the scientific research quality. It might exert negative effects on the innovation activities of science and technology. The objectives of the study are to propose the thinking method and applied strategies of scientific research quality evaluation with the combination of assessment and improvement. By using Causal Analysis (CA), components of scientific research quality and their relationships were analyzed. And then,in terms of relevant research findings in the field of quality evaluation, scientific research evaluation, and quality improvement, the basic principle of Scientific Research Evaluation to Support Quality Improvement (SRESQI), including the connotations, targets, norms, ideas, and working process, is put forward. Moreover, several obstacles and their corresponding suggestions for applying the theoretical achievement of SRESQI in Chinese universities and research institutions according to their status quo are discussed. The achievement might compensate for the limitations of conformity assessments and quality awards in this field, and provide Chinese universities and research institutions with a new approach to improve on scientific research quality. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The measurement index for the dynamic performance of innovation activities:Modeling and applications based on scientific innovations in Chinese universities of science and engineering Chen Kaihua, Guan Jiancheng 2012, 33(1): 103-111.  Abstract ( 2396 )   PDF (986KB) ( 2345 )   Based on the theory of Malmquist index associated with Enhanced Russell Measure (ERM), five dynamic performance indexes, that is, pure technical efficiency change, technology change, scale efficiency change, organization and management performance change as well as comprehensive efficiency change are formulated to measure the dynamic performance (related to the trend and degree of performance change) of the scientific innovations in the Chinaese key universities of science and engineering. The empirical analysis is implemented based on the inputs and outputs in scientific activities of 12 representative "985" universities over the two comparable observed periods, i.e.,2002-2003 and 2004-2005. The comparisons between the statistical results over two periods show that five performance indexes are in a transition, which change from decline (<1) into growth (>1); there is a robust and significant correlation between the technology change and the comprehensive efficiency change; those soft performance indexes (pure technical efficiency change, scale effects change, organization and management performance change) are increasingly related to the comprehensive efficiency change. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The development path of business accelerators in China He Kefang, Zhong Shuhua 2012, 33(1): 112-119.  Abstract ( 1822 )   PDF (1104KB) ( 2624 )   With a large number of growth start-ups graduates from the business incubators, there are lack of professional accelerated service in the new economic era, which has impacted on the process of high-tech industrialization. In recent years, China directed by Chinese S&T public policy has learned the experiences from developed countries in the world. As business accelerators have been expanding by top policy making, system innovation, and promotion from down to top, China becomes the second largest country in the world in term of the number of business accelerators. The establishment of business accelerators enables innovation service-chain to become more perfect in China, and forms a new pattern of trinity which includes business incubator, business accelerators, and science and technology parks. Therefore it provides the new power for second around venture in science and technology parks. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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R&D project funding management:Comparative study between China and British Gu Quan 2012, 33(1): 120-126.  Abstract ( 1837 )   PDF (1052KB) ( 2442 )   How to fund R&D project safe,reasonable, and effective has become an increasingly important issue. Some countries has accumulated experience on the management of research funding, which could provide the valuable knowledge for improving R&D project funding management in China. By analyzing and comparing the full Economic Costing (fEC) reform and management in both China and UK, it could be found that fEC management in China has shortage on completeness, rationality, and market matching. Fanally, some recommendations aiming at the improvment of fEC management in China are proposed. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The effect mechanism of leaders’linguistic frame on followers’creativity based on regulatory focus theory Li Lei, Shang Yufan, Xi Youmin 2012, 33(1): 127-137.  Abstract ( 1826 )   PDF (1024KB) ( 2579 )   The regulatory focus theory is introduced to the research field of leader’s influence on follower’s creativity, and a conceptual framework about the effect mechanism of leaders’linguistic frame on followers’creativity is theoretically proposed and empirically verified. Based on a sample of 143 students and by using an experiment method, the influence process of leaders’linguistic frame on followers’creativity is deeply analyzed. The research results reveal that followers’situational regulatory focus partly mediates the relationship between leaders’linguistic frame and followers’creativity, and followers’chronic regulatory focus moderates the relationship between followers’situational regulatory focus and their creativity. Finally, the main findings, theoretical and practical contributions, and the limitations of this study are discussed. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Past performance and corporate venture capital:The moderating effect of top management’s political networking Dai Weiqi, Wei Jiang, Yu Chunguo 2012, 33(1): 138-146.  Abstract ( 1890 )   PDF (1087KB) ( 2806 )   Building upon the prospect theory, the relationship between firm’s past performance and corporate Venture Capital(VC) is examined. Following the threat-rigidity theory, the moderating effect of top management’s political networking-a distinct and critical type of social network in the context of transition economy-on the past performance-VC link is explored. The results show that (1) past performance has negative effects on VC; (2) top management’s political networking positively moderates the relationship between past performance and VC. The findings indicate that (1) single theoretical perspective is insufficient to fully explicate the antecedents of VC; (2) by integrating the prospect theory with threat-rigidity theory, VC phenomenon could be further understood. The boundary of the prospect theory is explored and extended to the organization-level research. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The impact of relationship strength and knowledge integration capability on supply chain knowledge transfer Pan Wenan 2012, 33(1): 147-153,160.  Abstract ( 1780 )   PDF (1673KB) ( 2571 )   Establishing a close partnership is considered as an important way to improve the efficiency of supply chain knowledge transfer. However, due to the neglect of both the structural characteristics of supply chain knowledge and the differences between individual knowledge integration capacities by most researchers, the significant difference is observed between the research results and the practice. Based on the theoretical analysis, the relationship among relationship strength, knowledge integration capability, and supply chain knowledge transfer in the form of questionnaires is explored. The results show that relationship strength only has a significant positive impact on cooperative knowledge transfer of supply chain and external integration capability|nevertheless, it is unable to exert an influence on innovative knowledge and internal integration capability. Furthermore, through the external integration capability of the knowledge, the indirect influence on cooperative knowledge transfer of supply chain caused by relationship strength is much greater than the direct influence on that. Therefore, the strengthening knowledge integration capacity is essential in order to improve the efficiency of supply chain knowledge transfer through partnerships. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The impact of network embeddedness on the partner selection of cooperative technological innovation Zheng Dengpan, Dang Xinghua 2012, 33(1): 154-160.  Abstract ( 1717 )   PDF (1102KB) ( 2485 )   The method of QAP is used to analyze the impact of network embeddedness, i.e. relational embeddedness and structural embeddedness, on the partner selection of cooperative technological innovation. Cantner (2006) considered that both the personal relation generated by the mobilization of scientists and the past experience of cooperation have a great impact on the partner selection of cooperative technological innovation. The topic based on the data collected from the firms in Xi'an High-tech Zone are analyzed, and the previous factor is defined as structural embeddedness, namely, the scientists and engineers who are in charge of patents act as three party intermediates, and the latter factor is defined as relational embeddedness, that is, the past experience of cooperation. The result indicates that the impact of relational embeddedness on the partner selection of cooperative technological innovation is not quite obvious. Nevertheless, the structural embeddedness has a greater effect on the partner selection of cooperative technological innovation. References | Related Articles | Metrics