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A crossnational comparative study on the product innovation Feng Zongxian, Zhang Zhe, Michael Song 2012, (8): 1-8,15.  Abstract ( 2179 )   PDF (1767KB) ( 2547 )   The purpose of the paper is to conduct the crossnational comparative research on the activities of product innovation. Drawing on the related literature, a conceptual model of product innovation which is on the basis of a key factor-to-positional advantage-to- performance framework is built, and the research hypothesis is put forward. Through the survey of Chinese firms, American firms, and Japanese firms, the process that the influencing factors of product innovation affect on the new product development results is comparatively analyzed. The results show that the influencing factors of product innovation roughly play the same role in the different countries. However the extent of factors function in China is different from that in developed countries. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The relationships between entrepreneurial leadership and technology entrepreneurialperformance based on the evidences of Zhejiang Province Ye Weiwei, Gao Shuyu, Wang Feirong 2012, (8): 9-15.  Abstract ( 2323 )   PDF (930KB) ( 3086 )   Entrepreneurial leadership is becoming the major constraints on the growth of technology start-ups; it also affects the process of Chinese high-tech industrialization. Based on the reviews on the evolution of leadership theory, firstly the contents and elements of leadership in technology start-ups are analyzed, secondly by means of correlation analysis, regression analysis, and path analysis methods, the relationship between the technology entrepreneurial leaderships and performance is empirically studied. The results show that entrepreneurial performance heavily relies on analyzing capability, integrating capability, and changing capability, while the role of visioning capability need to pay further attention to and develop. An optimizing orientation for better entrepreneurial performance is pointed out. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The influential factors of knowledge flow coupling between product innovation andprocess innovation based on manufacturing enterprises Bi Kexin, Huang Ping, Li Wanhong 2012, (8): 16-24.  Abstract ( 2409 )   PDF (1221KB) ( 2826 )   Based on both domestic and international existing research achievements, especially under the knowledge flow coupling circumstance of manufacturing enterprise product innovation and process innovation, the influential factors of knowledge flow coupling are in-depth analyzed, the corresponding hypothesis is accordingly proposed, a theoretical model of manufacturing enterprise product innovation and process innovation knowledge flow coupling is constructed. The 201manufacturing enterprises in China are chosen as the research objects in the questionnaire survey, and the structural equation model is used to verify the hypotheses. The results show that knowledge flow coupling efficiency is positively correlated with the degree of knowledge flow coupling, organization environment, knowledge transfer mode, and knowledge node characteristics, but the efficiency is negatively correlated with the knowledge characteristics, it is worth to point out that organization environment has the biggest influence on knowledge flow coupling efficiency. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The relationship between interaction orientation and business performance Liu Yanbin, Yuan Ping 2012, (8): 25-34.  Abstract ( 2287 )   PDF (944KB) ( 2521 )   With the increasing opportunities for interactions between firms and customers, the era that customer is placed to the center is coming; interaction orientation will become an important strategic choice for firms to obtain lasting competitive advantage in the interactive environment. Two important variables, market environment and strategy type, are included in the interaction orientation research framework, then the hotel service sector is taken as an example and the relationship among the interaction orientation, market environment, strategy type, and the business performance is examined. The empirical results show that interaction orientation has a significant positive effect on firm performance; market environment has a partial moderate effect on the relationship between interaction orientation and firm performance; and strategy type has a significant moderate effect on the relationship between interaction orientation and profit-firm performance. The conclusions not only enrich and perfect the development of interaction orientation theory, but also provide the theory guidance for the implementation of interaction orientation in the service sector. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Technical progress, structure change, and carbon dioxide emissions of industry Yao Xilong, Yu Bo 2012, (8): 35-40.  Abstract ( 2074 )   PDF (882KB) ( 2579 )   The nonparametric Malmqusit index is applied to measure total factor productivity of industry from the year of 1995 to 2008, then the influential effect among technical progress, industrial restructure, and carbon dioxide emissions is discussed based on a multiplicative interaction model. The results show that technological progress is able to restrain industrial emissions of carbon dioxide. Industrial restructure could promote carbon dioxide emissions. However, technological progress and industrial restructure play the different roles in different regions. Technical progress in eastern part of China has the most significant effect on carbon dioxide emissions restriction. Industrial restructure in central and western regions of China has the most impact on their carbon dioxide emissions. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The relationship between eigenfactor and other bibliometric indicators based on panel data Yu Liping, Long Xinwen, Wu Yishan 2012, (8): 41-47.  Abstract ( 2324 )   PDF (927KB) ( 2725 )   The eigenfactor and other bibliometric indicators are analyzed based on panel data collected from Thomson Reuters JCR. The results show that eigenfactor score is highly correlated with article influence score. Immediacy index and impact factor are not correlated with eigenfactor score, however are correlated with article influence factor. Cited half-life and five-year impact factor are negative correlated with eigenfactor score, but are positive correlated with article influence factor. Total cites and articles are positive correlated with eigenfactor score, but are negative correlated with article influence score. It is argued that eigenfactor is very important for improving academic journals’ quality. The methods for studying performance indexes relations should be reexamined. The relations among performance indexes in other disciplines require further research. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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A construction method of organizational knowledge structure andits applications in the patent documents Qiu Jiangnan, Nian Chuangling 2012, (8): 48-56.  Abstract ( 2155 )   PDF (1520KB) ( 2833 )   Organizational knowledge structure reflects the basic composition of organizational knowledge and mutual relationships between its knowledge. At present, scholars have paid little attention to the construction methods of organizational knowledge structure. The organizational knowledge structure is defined from both macro and micro levels, and text mining based construction method of organizational knowledge structure is studied in the field of patent documents. Firstly, knowledge elements are extracted from patent documents. Secondly, a hierarchical clustering solution for these knowledge elements is implemented based on Hierarchical Agglomerative Clustering (HAC) algorithm. Thirdly, organizational knowledge structure is formed based on visualization methods. Finally, the construction methods of organizational knowledge structure proposed are validated by processing patent documents of an organization and the good performance is achieved. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The measurement of technical cohesion for patent pools and its applications Zhang Mier, Zhu Yuan 2012, (8): 57-62,71.  Abstract ( 2155 )   PDF (1573KB) ( 2908 )   With patent pool becomes an important organization form of technical patents, the evaluation of patent pool is an urgent task. There are complicated relationships for the patent citations in patent pools. The technical cohesion index is proposed in order to quantitatively measure the technical cohesion of patent pool based on patent citations. Therefore, by utilizing the typical patent pools as research samples, the trend of technical cohesion is studied through the index. The results show that the technical cohesion is rising before patent pool formation. And the technical cohesion tends to be stable after patent pool formation. Patent pools could be divided into loose type and close type according to the values of technical cohesion index. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The method for analyzing hot areas and trends of R&D industry Wu Feifei, Tang Mudan, Huang Lucheng 2012, (8): 63-71.  Abstract ( 2021 )   PDF (1201KB) ( 2851 )   Studying on the hot areas of R&D industry and grasping the development trends are of great significance for determining the policies of R&D industry and the focus of science and technology funds. The idea that using the patents and literature data to analyze the hot areas and trends of R&D industry is proposed, and R&D industry of Beijing is taken as an example for describing the hot areas and development trends of R&D industry in Beijing. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The modes of knowledge capitalization at different main body levels: A study of multiple cases Wei Wu, Han Yi 2012, (8): 72-79,89.  Abstract ( 2205 )   PDF (1559KB) ( 2922 )   When individual, team, and organizational knowledge is transformed into knowledge capital, many modes will have the influence on the result of knowledge capitalization. Knowledge management research has recently paid more attention to the modes of knowledge capitalization at different main body levels. Based on the theoretical interpretation and propositions, six representative firms are selected as research samples, and multiple cases research method is adopted to validate and identify individual, team, and organizational knowledge capitalized modes by using cross-case comparative analysis. The research findings indicate as follows: (1) Individual knowledge capitalized modes include training, learning by doing, and the investment in education. (2) Team knowledge capitalized modes include team meetings, team norms, team interactions, and team compositions. (3) organizational knowledge capitalized modes include organizational support, organizational structure, organizational culture, organizational institution, and information technology. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Alliance stability, knowledge protection of partner firms, and knowledge acquisition of focal firms Yang Yan, Gao Shanxing 2012, (8): 80-89.  Abstract ( 2275 )   PDF (933KB) ( 2663 )   How alliance interdependency and alliance conflict, as two dimensions of alliance stability, affect knowledge protection behavior of partner firms is focused, and a conceptual framework involving alliance stability, knowledge protection of partner firms, and knowledge acquisition of focal firms is built. Six hypotheses are proposed and tested based on the survey data of 270 Chinese firms. The empirical results show that both alliance interdependency and alliance conflict reinforce the knowledge protection of partner firms, and there is a U-shaped relationship between knowledge protection of partner firms and knowledge acquisition of focal firms. It is also found that alliance interdependency facilitates the knowledge acquisition of focal firms, and positively moderates the U-shaped relationship between knowledge protection of partner firms and knowledge acquisition of focal firms, whereas, alliance conflicts have a negative effect on the knowledge acquisition of focal firms. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Chinese science and technology personnel’s views on academic misconduct:A survey result of 30,000 science and technology personnel Zhao Yandong, Deng Dasheng 2012, (8): 90-97.  Abstract ( 2228 )   PDF (1149KB) ( 2825 )   Based on a survey on 30,000 Chinese science and technology personnel in China, it is found that nearly one half of the respondents think academic misconduct is common in China. More than one half of them say that they know the researchers around them have committed academic misconduct. Most respondents think the evaluation system is the main cause of academic misconduct. Around one third of the respondents hold a tolerant attitude towards academic misconducts. Around half of them have never systematically learned the knowledge about academic misconduct. Based on the survey results, related policy suggestions are raised in the end. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The influential factors of returning willingness for overseas S & T talents Gao Ziping 2012, (8): 98-105.  Abstract ( 2098 )   PDF (1336KB) ( 2380 )   Based on the questionnaire survey on 1,123 overseas S & T talents distributing in 27 states, their occupational condition and psychology are deeply caught, and the relevant key variables are found out. It could be clearly seen from the statistical data that the returning willingness for overseas S & T talents has reached up to 68.9 percent, and meanwhile only 9.1 percent of them clearly express the opposite willingness. It is worth noting that individual trait, experiences of overseas study, career development, and the closeness of relation with motherland are critical factors of returning willingness for overseas S&T talents. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Dynamic strategy research on non-cooperative audit basedon the reciprocity of information aggregation Li Kun, Shi Xian, Zeng Xiaohong 2012, (8): 106-112.  Abstract ( 2173 )   PDF (1039KB) ( 2851 )   Considering project engineering’s complexity and non-cooperative characters, a dual objects strategic response model that audit efficiency influence factors are combined with each other under the non-cooperative dynamic game analysis frame is built, and the strategic behaviors during project engineering audit are studied by using the reciprocity theory of information aggregation. The conclusions are as follows: Auditor better has the control on the scale of key information about project, optimizes the relation pattern between auditor and project deputy in order to reduce those repeated and non-key information works, the essential object of strategic response by project deputy is the motivation level of information seeking by auditor, and the information seeking motivation of auditor should be strategically controlled or hidden. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The promoting mechanism of cooperative goal for the creativity of research team Geng Zizhen, Liu Xinmei, Shen Li 2012, (8): 113-119,136.  Abstract ( 2340 )   PDF (1618KB) ( 2754 )   From a motivated information processing perspective, knowledge sharing as social processing of information and team reflection as cognitive processing of information in the creative process of research team are put forward. A framework that consists of cooperative goal interdependence, knowledge sharing, team reflection, and team creativity is established to describe the effect of cooperative goal interdependence on the creativity of research team. The structural equation modeling is used to analyze the survey data of 225 effective research teams, some conclusions are drawn as follows: Firstly, cooperative goal interdependence has a positive effect on the creativity of research team. Secondly, knowledge sharing and team reflection are found to play a complete mediative role on the relationship between cooperative goal interdependence and team creativity. Thirdly, knowledge sharing has a positive effect on team reflection. These findings make the contribution for opening the black box involving information processing mechanism through which cooperative goal affects the creativity of research team and have extended the applications of motivated information processing perspective to the field of team creativity. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The energy-capital-labor substitution relationship of iron and steel industry in China Dong Huizhong, Yan Xiuxia, Tao Jiange 2012, (8): 120-127.  Abstract ( 2474 )   PDF (1001KB) ( 2772 )   A Morishima Elasticity of Substitution (MES) model of iron and steel industry is established based on translog production cost function. The spatial panel data of iron and steel industry in China from 1985 to 2006 are adopted. Energy, capital, and labor are main production factors in the model. The substitution elasticity is analyzed. The results are as follows: Self-Price Elasticity (SPE) of energy, capital, and labor is less than zero; SPE of capital is the smallest; Cross-Price Elasticity (CPE) and Morishima substitution elasticity is greater than zero. The results have proved the substitution relationship between energy and capital/labor, and energy could effectively substitute for labor and capital; however the substitution degree of labor and capital for energy is low. Therefore, it could stimulate the enthusiasm of enterprises to conserve energy, and increase investment in energy-saving technologies in order to improve energy efficiency by raising energy prices and the level of taxation. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The relationship between intentional forgetting and organizational innovation Zeng Junjian, Chen Chunhua, Li Jiefang, Liu Zhen 2012, (8): 128-136.  Abstract ( 2559 )   PDF (1095KB) ( 3068 )   The influence of organizational forgetting on organizational learning capability and organizational innovation is ignored based on many papers involving the relationship between organizational learning capability and organizational innovation. The relationship between intentional forgetting and organizational innovation and the mediation effect of organizational learning capability on them are placed on the centre. A conceptual model is built on the basis of papers review. By means of the effective survey data collected from 219 companies in the area of Pearl River Delta, the empirical study on the relation among intentional forgetting, organizational learning capability, and organizational innovation is conducted. The result indicates that intentional forgetting has both direct and indirect effects on organizational innovation and organizational learning capability plays a mediative role between them. The result provides a new path for improving organizational learning capability and organizational innovation level. Intentional forgetting which includes unlearning and avoidance of bad habit is able to directly facilitate organizational learning capability, and it could indirectly contribute to organizational innovation level by the mediation effect of organizational learning. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The relationship between inter-firm network position and product innovationperformance with the contingent view Peng Xinmin, Wu Lijuan, Wang Lin 2012, (8): 137-145.  Abstract ( 2300 )   PDF (1005KB) ( 2656 )   At present, there are debates on that in order to conduct product innovation, either prominent network position or entrepreneurial network position should be selected. It is possible to settle the puzzle if two moderate variables, that is, technology-oriented strategy and market dynamics, are introduced to analyze the contingent effect on innovation performance caused by these two network positions. Through the empirical study on 208 manufacturing firms in Zhejiang Province, China, it is found that these two network positions both have positive effects on product innovation performance, and the higher the firm's technology-oriented strategy is, the more significant the positive effects will be. The higher the market dynamics is, the more significant positive effects on product innovation performance the entrepreneurial network position will have, however, the negative moderate effects of market dynamics on the relationship between prominent network position and product innovation performance is insignificant. The conclusions not only clarify the detailed context for the utility of different network position, but also provide implications on how to choose appropriate network position for conducting product innovation of firms. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The opening and sharing of government information resources based on the game theory Gao Ge, Zhong Hanqin, Hu Fang, Liu Guoliang 2012, (8): 146-152.  Abstract ( 2124 )   PDF (990KB) ( 2971 )   The serious phenomena involving information islands and information black hole have existed in the opening and sharing process of Chinese government information resources. In order to explore the countermeasures for government information resources opening and sharing, the game relationships are analyzed from three perspectives, that is, between government departments of same level, between subordinate departments and the higher authorities, and between government and public. In addition, the related models are established. Finally, according to the three different situations, some countermeasures are put forward. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Chinese style resource curse with the viewpoint of dual-track system Chen Zhongchang, Xie Bo, Ding Congming 2012, (8): 153-160.  Abstract ( 2266 )   PDF (991KB) ( 3218 )   From the new perspective of the dual-track system for Chinese economic transformation, why the natural resource-rich areas have relatively slow economic growth is analyzed. Due to the special structure in the proceeding, it is defined as the Chinese style resource curse. Results reveal that the effect of the resource curse does exist, and the dual-track system is an important factor that leads to it. The development level of regional economy is further analyzed by using the panel error modified model. It is further confirmed that energy supply, or energy demand is cointegrated with the dual-track system in the long term, and the dual-track system impairs economic growth more severely in resource-rich areas than that in other areas. References | Related Articles | Metrics