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External innovation search strategies and product innovations in industrial clusters of new ventures Wu Aiqi, Li Shengxiao 2012, 33(7): 1-7.  Abstract ( 2231 )   PDF (977KB) ( 2684 )   Shifting from over emphasis on larger companies inside and outside the region to give importance to new ventures is a new approach for industrial cluster upgrading. Based on the sample firms from Zhejiang Province, the theory of entrepreneurship and innovation search are drawn on, the impact of external innovation search on new ventures’ product innovation in industrial clusters is examined. The results show that there are four different external innovation search strategies for new ventures and they affect new ventures’ product innovation in different ways. Global search breadth contributes to product innovation, local search depth is nonlinear related to product innovation, and other search strategies affect new ventures’ product innovation insignificantly. Theoretical contribution and practice implication are also discussed. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The interaction effect of openness and network capability on innovation performance Yun Jiang, Ma Wenjia, Chen Li 2012, 33(7): 8-15.  Abstract ( 3345 )   PDF (935KB) ( 2931 )   How to enhance competitive advantage and promote innovation performance by network capability has always been concerned by scholars. However, they ignore the impact of open innovation on the relationship between network capability and innovation performance. The relationship between openness and network capability as well as their interaction effect on innovation performance are studied. An empirical research is conducted by using effective data from 206 manufacturing companies in China, and the results show that network strategy capability, network process capability, and network relationship capability have a distinct positive impact on innovation performance; Network strategy capability, network relationship capability and openness both have distinct positive interaction effect on innovation performance; And the wider the openness is, the better impact capability for developing network strategy has on innovation performance, whereas the deeper the openness is, the better impact capability for developing network relationship has on innovation performance. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The government role in the technology development of China’s automobile industry He Lin, Jiang Bing 2012, 33(7): 16-23.  Abstract ( 2284 )   PDF (898KB) ( 3085 )   Based on equilibrium and evolutionary theory, the role playing by the government in the technology development of China’s automobile industry is demonstrated from a view of technology chain. It is argued that the technology development of China’s automobile industry is from product architecture technology, then to core component technology, finally to frontier research and development. Government plays different roles in the three parts of technology chain. It is a promoter for frontier research and development innovation, a supporter for core component technology innovation, and a guide for architecture technology innovation in turn. Different roles of government lead to different policy measures, which mainly focus on correcting "market failure" under equilibrium frame in the part of frontier research and development, correcting "system failure" under evolutionary frame in the part of architecture technology, and paying attention to correct both of failures in the part of core component technology. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The connotation and innovatory model of Internet-based service industries Wang Ting 2012, 33(7): 24-32,105.  Abstract ( 2330 )   PDF (1643KB) ( 2410 )   The inventions of network technologies, especially the wide applications of the Internet, have greatly changed the circulation and distribution of products and services, profoundly impacted the values and behaviors of consumers, and brought the society into an era of network economy. After experiencing several alternations of prosperities and declines, Internet has become an important means for service, and the Internet-based service industries are becoming more and more important to the society. How to innovate and how to design effectual innovation models are the new focuses for the Internet-based service enterprises. Against the background, the concept and the range of Internet-based service are discussed, the contents of Internet-based services innovation are clarified, and the basic analysis frame of innovatory model is put forward. Finally, some advices are given as the references. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The main issues and countermeasures of Chinese industrial technology system Ding Minglei, Liu Binglian 2012, 33(7): 33-39.  Abstract ( 2283 )   PDF (1039KB) ( 3029 )   The construction of industrial technology system plays an important role in Chinese new path of industrialization and future social economic transformation with sustainable development. By generalizing the development history of Chinese industrial technology system and strategic needs from national social economic development, and based on the structure model of industrial technology system from the perspective of function and process, the four major issues of Chinese industrial technology system, including the alienation of innovation main body, lack of integration, coupling, and matching are analyzed. The crux and causes for restricting the development of Chinese industrial technology system is further generalized, and countermeasures for promoting the transformation development of Chinese industrial technology system through the investigation are proposed. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The impact of business models on new-high-tech firms’ performance——Improvement research on Zott model Luo Qian, Li Dong, Cai Mei 2012, 33(7): 40-47.  Abstract ( 2530 )   PDF (1148KB) ( 3134 )   In the Internet era, with the constantly development of digital technique and accelerative popularization of marketplace globalization, the impact of business models on the performance of enterprises is increasing, especially its function for capturing value which the business models make in the new-high-tech’ firms commercialization process becomes an important influencing factor to developmental trajectories of new-high-tech firms. However, the operational mechanisms and the condition of this important factor are still not clear and definite. Based Zott model (2008), business models and competitive strategies are brought into an integrated model and a matched model between business models and competitive strategies is built up. The result demonstrates that in the analysis on the new-high-tech firms' samples, the fitness between both of them has the significant linear positive correlation with the profitability performance index of the new-high-tech firms and the insignificant correlation with the potentialities performance index. In view of the above, the result expands the research conclusion made by Henry Chesbrouch and Richard S. Rosebloom(2002)and will provide a new basis and direction for the further research. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Measuring and visualizing Nano-Bio converging technologies and its enlightenment Luan Chunjuan 2012, 33(7): 48-58.  Abstract ( 2479 )   PDF (1585KB) ( 2176 )   It is a new research subject that measures and visualizes (NANO-BIO-INFO-COGN) NBIC converging technologies via patentometric and information visualization techniques. The results of measuring and visualizing of (NANO-BIO) NB converging technology indicates that NB converging technology demonstrates an upsurging trend during the period of 2000-2009; NB converging technology involves total 4,998 different sub-technology classifications, and focuses on test and detection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses; the hot topics of NB technology are nucleic acid/nucleic acids, carbon nanotube/carbon nanotubes, preparation method, biological sample, cancer treatment, target molecule, etc. Chinese government and S&T community should take measures to strengthen the collaboration between nano-biotechnology fields in order to expand the collaborative fields and topics, to cultivate more NB researchers, and to promote NB converging technology in China. The methodology of measuring and visualizing NB converging technology in here could be applied to other fields of converging technologies. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The coordination system for R&D projects in aviationand aerospace sectors based on TRL Wang Gang, Chen Xiangdong, Niu Xin 2012, 33(7): 59-66.  Abstract ( 2659 )   PDF (1325KB) ( 2997 )   In the R&D procedure of aviation and aerospace sectors, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is not only a necessary evaluation link for developing key technologies involved, but also a risk controlling tool for developing related products. Based on TRL evaluating system developed by NASA, the technology development activities are classified as Technology Oriented Integration (TOI) and Scheduling Oriented Integration (SOI) activities in terms of technology developing risk control and organizational strategic timing control, respectively. A dual path risk control over R&D projects for coordinating technology bottleneck based risk control into strategic timing control in typical cases of aeronautic and astronautic sectors is proposed; it might serve as the references to R&D project management and well organized TRL mechanism in corresponding industries. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The evolution of patent pools and patent application behavior against thebackground of technical standards Zhang Mier, Zhang Meizhen, Feng Yongqin 2012, 33(7): 67-73.  Abstract ( 2314 )   PDF (911KB) ( 3213 )   Against the background that technical standards cite large amount of patents, standard alliances operate their patents in terms of patent pools, which play more and more important roles in the creation and industrialization of technical standards. Therefore, by taking the typical patent pools as research samples, the quantitative variation of patent and patent applying behavior in patent pools are studied. It shows that there is the peak of patents applications around the creation of patent pool, which is controlled by the pool founders. With the Poisson regression of the patent citation data, it is found that the patent quality decreases with the application time goes by. It is indicated that strategic patent application behavior exists in the evolution of patent pools. The founders of patent pools intend to put low quality patents into the patent pools. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The market performance of competitive patent pools based on different standards Du Xiaojun, Wang Xiaogan, Xia Dong 2012, 33(7): 74-80.  Abstract ( 2032 )   PDF (1357KB) ( 3141 )   A model of dynamic game theory is developed to analyze market performance of Double Competitive Patent Pools (DCPP). The market structure consists two parts, one is the upstream market of patent standard licensing, and the other is the downstream market of differentiated products based on different standards. Backward induction is used to solve sub-game perfect Nash equilibrium under DCPP and compare with the market performance of single patent pool by means of comparative static analysis. The conclusion indicates that DCPP has better market performance. For the downstream market, there are lower license royalty, lower profit, and more competitions, meanwhile for same market, there are more enterprises that enter into, lower final product price, more output, and better consumer surplus. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Visualization of inter-firm technology spillover based on patent citation Hong Yong, Kang Yuhang 2012, 33(7): 81-87.  Abstract ( 2262 )   PDF (1018KB) ( 2591 )   Patent citation is an important approach for the technology spillover study, and is the measuring foundation for technical knowledge flow analysis. By using patent citation as a measure of technology spillover analysis, the study content of inter-firm technology spillover in one technical field and the expression of its result which is rarely mentioned in previous studies are played attention to. The application framework of the patent data of cross-citation,extra-citation, and self-citation for the inter-firm technology spillover analysis is proposed, the concept of visualization is introduced, and the study framework and method system for the inter-firm technology spillover analysis are constructed based on patent citation. Finally, a case study in the technical field of highway engineering is conducted to visually analyze the inter-firm technology spillover from both group and individual levels in order to provide the necessary information for innovation decision. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Game analysis on the stability of technology innovation alliance:A perspective of knowledge transfer Jiang Zhangsheng, Hao Yunhong 2012, 33(7): 88-97.  Abstract ( 2382 )   PDF (1534KB) ( 2687 )   On the condition of incomplete information, a game model is used to investigate the impact of ownership level and learning ability on the stability of technology innovation alliance from a perspective of knowledge transfer. The decision-making processes of involved parties are divided into two stages in the model. In the first stage, the firm possessing advanced technology decides on the level of knowledge that transfers to its alliance partners. In the second stage, based on two factors, that is, the level of knowledge learned and profits gained, the alliance members decide on whether to maintain or terminate the alliance. The outcomes of the Cournot-Nash equilibrium in the model are able to reveal when the parties decide to maintain or terminate the alliance. The model explores the status of alliance stability under different ownership levels and learning abilities in order to provide theoretical support for the selection of optimal dynamic competitive-cooperative relationship and alliance operations. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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An evaluation system for the growth capability of small and medium-sized enterprises Zhang Yuming, Duan Shengsen 2012, 33(7): 98-105.  Abstract ( 2551 )   PDF (988KB) ( 2951 )   Building a scientific evaluation system for the growth capability of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) is of great significance to accurately evaluate the status quo of the SMEs in China and find out the sticking points that affect the growth of them. From perspective of enterprise bionics, both external ecological and internal organism characteristics of SMEs are embraced, and 12 evaluation modules and 27 evaluation metrics on the growth capability of SMEs are selected. Then those evaluation metrics are empirically filtered using Delphi, Membership, and correlation analysis methods in order to create an evaluation system for the growth capability of SMEs. The system possesses higher reliability and validity, and is an effective tool to perform further evaluation and measurement. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The risk evaluation of software project bidding based on evidence reasoning Cao Ping, Chen Fuji 2012, 33(7): 106-111,128.  Abstract ( 2113 )   PDF (1650KB) ( 2807 )   The bidding risk assessment of software projects is the basis of projects selection and an effective means for increasing the success rate of software projects. A three-level evaluation index system is built for the risk assessment of the software project. Considering the uncertainty of some indicators, a bidding risk evaluation model based on evidential reasoning method is proposed to synthetically evaluate the bidding risk of software project. The model is able to solve the uncertainty and incomplete information problems of evaluation index. Case studies illustrate that the proposed approach is effective and practical. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The effect of control modes on enterprise IT project performance Liu Shan, Zhang Jinlong, Chen Tao 2012, 33(7): 112-120.  Abstract ( 1897 )   PDF (1105KB) ( 2680 )   Successfully controlling IT projects continues to be a primary concern by project managers and users. Based on the survey of IT projects from 128 Chinese enterprises, a model for examining the effect of four control modes (behavior, outcome, value, and self control) on IT project performance is created, and their relative importance are compared with each other. The results show that there are concordance and discordance on the effectiveness of control modes for project managers and users. From the perspective of both stakeholders, outcome control and value control have a positive effect on process performance, which is also positively related to product performance. However, self control does not have a significant effect on the performance. In addition, outcome control is relatively more important than behavior control on the process performance for the project managers, whereas the effect of these two control modes on performance has no significant different for the users. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The identification of key cooperative interface for major S&T programs Li Chunhao, Du Yuanwei 2012, 33(7): 121-128.  Abstract ( 2448 )   PDF (1113KB) ( 2969 )   In order to construct harmonious cooperative relationships and guarantee major Scientific and Technical (S&T) programs is able to be completed with the high quality, the possible key cooperative interfaces for implementing major S&T programs are identified from the aspects of project input and output, project organization structure, and project management process. After that, based on the meaning extension of the concept connotation of conventional order parameter, the core competence is arranged to be the macro order parameter reflecting the overall function of a cooperative interface. Finally, a decision making method is proposed to identify key cooperative interfaces via DEMATEL. A case study indicates that the proposed theory and method are of benefit to guide cooperative management in major S&T programs. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Gaining competitive advantage by the collaboration between corporations and NPOs Ge Xiaochun 2012, 33(7): 129-136.  Abstract ( 2369 )   PDF (1082KB) ( 2446 )   With the rapid development of Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs), the collaboration between corporations and NPOs has become an inexorable trend. Based on the survey of 218 enterprises in China and with the aid of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the mechanism for collaborating on corporations with NPOs and gaining competitive advantage is empirically analyzed. The research manifests that the collaborative features of corporations-NPOs network are able to improve corporate competitive advantage through its influence on inter-organizational learning capability and resource acquisition; In the process of corporations-NPOs collaboration, knowledge spillover and resource transfer are selective and uneven. Corporate innovation ability has the significant meaning for corporations to gain competitive advantage. It might also provide some guidance for corporations to balance and manage such collaborative relationships. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The growth evolution of leading firm in the industrial cluster: A perspective of business model Gong Limin, Jiang Shisong 2012, 33(7): 137-145.  Abstract ( 2196 )   PDF (1641KB) ( 2704 )   One of key driving forces for industrial cluster’s growth is its leading firms’ growth. Meanwhile, the explanatory power of business model for leading firms’ growth in a cluster is increasingly significant. By redefining the concept and dimensions of business model, and using Chint Group as a study case, the micro mechanism of industrial cluster’s growth is revealed from the perspective of its leading firm. The findings suggest that at initial, adjusting, and expansion phases, the leading firm experiences a significant change along three dimensions of business model: value proposition, value creation, and value system integration, which is also corresponding to the cluster development characteristics. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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A computer system for supporting online science and technology cooperation communities Xia Haoxiang, Yu Hui, Zhang Zujian, Xuan Zhaoguo 2012, 33(7): 146-152.  Abstract ( 1951 )   PDF (1594KB) ( 2699 )   With the rapid development of the Internet, the Online Science and Technology Cooperation Communities(OSTCCs),which are increasingly playing a vital role in the scientific and technological development, are proliferated. Based on a prior conceptual model for the collective intelligence of online communities, a computer system framework for supporting OSTCCs, which aim at promoting the developments of the communal human network and knowledge network, is suggested. On the basis of social networking site and knowledge portal, the suggested framework combines various Web/Web 2.0 technologies in order to provide the comprehensive support for OSTCCs. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The framework of management system for integrated corporate social responsibility Mai Sheng, Wang Keyi, Kuang Haibo 2012, 33(7): 153-160.  Abstract ( 1517 )   PDF (1280KB) ( 2588 )   Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) management is the strategic focus not only for Chinese corporations gaining international competitive advantages, but also for the sustainable development. However, the standard of the management system is still not very clear. The CSR management mode, ISO26000 SR Map, and related standards for the management system are studied by using content analysis method. The result shows that the management systems related to the CSR have the highly structural similarity. And the ISO26000 core subject and related management system elements have the characteristics of mutual contain and complementary coordination. Hence, the following conclusion is obtained that CRS management system is able to integrate relevant management systems, form an integrated management system. Furthermore, the structure model of the CSR management system, main contents of the system, and the implementation suggestions are put forward. References | Related Articles | Metrics