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Organizational memory, organizational learning and supplier innovation capability: An empirical investigation in the context of outsourcing Wang Yonggui, Wang Na, Zhao Hongwen 2014, 35(10): 1-8.  Abstract ( 1300 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1751 )   Based on the data from 177 Chinese outsourcing firms, this paper investigates the relationship between organizational memory, organizational learning, demand uncertainty and supplier innovative capability by taking the hierarchical regression technique. It explores the differentiated effects of organizational memory and organizational learning on supplier innovation capability. Meanwhile, this paper also examines the moderating role of demand uncertainty in the relationship between organizational memory, organizational learning and supplier innovation capability. The results suggest that the impact of organizational memory on supplier innovation capability appears to be greater than that of organizational learning on supplier innovation capability. Furthermore, it is found that demand uncertainty moderates the relationship between organizational memory and supplier innovation capability positively, while moderates the relationship between organizational learning and supplier innovation capability negatively. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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An empirical research on the influences of related technological diversity upon ambidexterity of exploratory and exploitative innovations under the dynamics of industrial technology Lin Ming, Dong Birong 2014, 35(10): 9-16.  Abstract ( 1251 )   Based on the panel data of 106 listed Chinese manufacturing firms during 2007-2010, and using random-effects GLS model, we discuss the relationship between the related technological diversity, dynamics of industrial technology and ambidexterity of exploratory and exploitative innovations. The results of research show that, there is an inverted U-shaped relationship between the related technological diversity and ambidexterity of exploratory and exploitative innovations, and this relationship is significantly and positively affected by dynamics of industrial technology. Therefore, in order to maximize ambidexterity of exploratory and exploitative innovations, firms should keep a proper level of the related technological diversity. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Research on political and business ties, knowledge acquisition and organizational innovation Jian Zhaoquan, Chen Jianhong, Wang Chen 2014, 35(10): 17-25.  Abstract ( 1327 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1824 )   The major purpose of the study is to examine the influence of political and business ties on organizational innovation (OIN). Based on the network theory, knowledge integration ability and organization innovation, we further explore the mediating role of knowledge acquisition in the PBS-OIN relationship and the moderating effect of knowledge integration capability on the relationship between knowledge acquisition and organizational innovation. A hierarchical regression analyses on a matched sample of 193 Chinese local high-tech enterprises from Beijing, Guangzhou and Xiamen shows that: (1) political and business ties relates positively to organizational innovation; (2) knowledge acquisition fully mediates the relationship between political and business ties and organizational innovation; and (3) knowledge integration ability moderates the relationship between knowledge acquisition and organizational innovation. Our research has great implications for the theories and practice of political and business ties, knowledge acquisition and integration, organization innovation in Chinese context. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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A study on contribution of science and technology inputs to regional economic growth in Xinjiang-Based on improved C-D production function and DEA method Liu Yuanyuan, Sun Hui 2014, 35(10): 26-32.  Abstract ( 1500 )   The overall contribution of R&D inputs to regional economic growth from 1994 to 2009 in Xinjiang is 4.58% calculated by improved C-D production function, which is lower than the national average of 40.71%. The index systems of contribution of R&D inputs to regional economic growth were built concerning both inputs and outputs. The data envelopment analysis (DEA analysis) was used to evaluate the contribution of investment in science and technology in the 30 provinces. The conclusions are that the overall efficiency of investment in science and technology in Xinjiang is 0.467, lower than the national average, the invalid of technical efficiency and scale efficiency lead to the lower of contribution, and the input-output scale of scientific and technological presents a decreasing trend. Therefore, under the size of the existing investment in science and technology, we should allocate the scientific and technological resources reasonably, improve the efficiency in the use of scientific and technological resources, and make sure the greatest degree of transformation of the science and technology investment to the economic growth. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The impact of industry position, social capital and their interactions on the entrepreneurial willingness Yao Yao, Xu Yan 2014, 35(10): 33-40.  Abstract ( 1301 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1855 )   Although industry position and social capital are widely recognized by entrepreneurship theory, but they have not been researchedempirically in the context of China's economy. From the perspective of network theory, they respectively reflect the height and breadth in enterprise network system, and play an important role in enterprise innovation. Using the samples from Shanghai and Zhejiang, this paper analyzes how industry position and social capital affect the relationship between entrepreneurial willingness and performance. Because of high cost of social capital and arrogance stemming from industry position, results found that they also have negative effect. Furthermore, the statistics also implies that stronger willingness to innovate, worse overall performance when industry position and social capital got non-balanced development. Thus, their equilibrium is critical to the success of entrepreneurial enterprises. Contrarily, excessive entrepreneurial willingness will not necessarily benefit performance. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Heterogeneity of production technology, carbon dioxide emission and performance lose: An international comparison based on meta-frontier Wang Qunwei, Zhou Peng, Zhou Dequn 2014, 35(10): 41-48.  Abstract ( 1353 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1873 )   Considering the heterogeneity of production technology, this paper proposes a new CO2 emission performance index with meta-frontier and non-radial DEA. The performance lose is also decomposed theoretically. Based on this, the CO2 emission performance in 58 emitters worldwide is measured for the 1995-2007 period. The conclusion includes:(1) The CO2 emission performance is less, when meta-frontier is used as the basis, than that of group frontier. However, it can indicate the most potential to improve performance under the best technology. (2)The average CO2 emission performance of European is better than America and Europe. Technology gap ratio in Asia, Europe and America demonstrate three different trends. (3) Technology gap and ineffective management both result in loss of CO2 emission performance. However, the latter one is obviously higher than the former one on the whole. (4)Though CO2 emission performance has been improved slowly, the potential carbon intensity is only the half of the actual, thus the task of emission reduction is still huge. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Nature of standard-setting alliance: based on comparisons between R&D alliance and patent alliance Li Wei 2014, 35(10): 49-56.  Abstract ( 1192 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1698 )   Based on literature analysis, standard-setting alliance is compared with other two confusing alliance formations - the R&D alliance and the patent alliance, in order to address the nature of standard-setting alliance as well as its critical features, typical problems and the proper ways to solve these problems. It is pointed out that the standard-setting alliance is an alliance portfolio by R&D alliance and patent alliance in the nature, since it always involves two functions simultaneously known as R&D function and production function. This means there are both similarities and differences between these three kinds of alliances. Based on this finding, the typical research questions which have shared research methods with R&D alliance and patent alliance are distinguished. And, we argue that proprietary research modes for standard-setting alliance's specific questions need to be explored from the aspects of alliance portfolio or network. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The effects of different network structure on airlines competition Li Shiping 2014, 35(10): 57-68.  Abstract ( 1156 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1454 )   Under the framework of passengers' outside options, multi-market and duopoly competition, we study the effects of different combinations of network structure on airline competition performance by constructing the decision model for selecting airline network structure. The result shows that it is not a simple liner relationship between the competitive performance of airlines and these elements such as the degree of products differences, the external choice cost and the marginal cost, but is related to network structure. Different combinations of network structure of competitive equilibrium correspond to different levels of performance. These conclusions provide theoretical guidance for airlines selectively using different network structures to improve their performances in a dynamic competition based on the different network structures of competitors. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The influence of the cooperative relationship between venture enterprise and venture capital on venture enterprise’s growth performance Yang Minli, Dang Xinghua 2014, 35(10): 69-76.  Abstract ( 1212 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1876 )   This paper develops an effective scale using literature research and interviews, and gets relevant data through questionnaire. After reliability testing, canonical correlation analysis is used to find the key factors of the relationship between Venture Enterprise and Venture Capital that impact Venture Enterprise's growth performance. Results show that the distribution of benefits，trust and information sharing between Venture Enterprise and Venture Capital are important factors affecting Venture Enterprise's growth performance. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The impact of debt on firms’ innovation investment mode:An empirical research on R&D heterogeneity Xiao Hailian, Tang Qingquan, Zhou Meihua 2014, 35(10): 77-85.  Abstract ( 1401 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1798 )   Financing constraint of innovation is an important topic in investment theory research. Currently, the hottest debate is around the relationship between R&D investment and internal funds, while the external funds constraint has been neglected. Base on heterogeneity, we divide the innovation investments into exploratory innovation and routine innovation using pooled cross-section data and q model, we find that exploratory innovation investment is curtailed by debt financing while routine innovation investment is not. The different sources of debts have different impact on innovation investments: innovation investments are curtailed by bank loan; routine innovation investments are positively related to commercial credits while exploratory innovation investment is not. This paper has important policy implications with respect to firms' R&D strategies and government's R&D subsidies. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The relationship between authoritarian leadership and subordinates’ voice: A cross-level analysis Qiu Gongying, Long Lirong 2014, 35(10): 86-93.  Abstract ( 1707 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1874 )   This study tested the influence and mechanisms of authoritarian leadership on speaking up and speaking out, including the mediating role of leader-member exchange (LMX) and team-member exchange (TMX), and the moderating role of guanxi prevalence. Data were collected from 264 employees and their immediate supervisors. Theoretical hypotheses were tested by HLM and the results of HLM analysis revealed that authoritarian leadership had a significant negative influence on both speaking up and speaking out. LMX mediated the relationship between authoritarian leadership and speaking up, and TMX mediated the relationship between authoritarian leadership and speaking out. As a moderator, guanxi prevalence strengthened the positive relation between LMX and speaking up. But the moderating role of guanxi prevalence on the relation between TMX and speaking out was not significant. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Four wheel drive model of Chinese private enterprise cross-border mergers and acquisitions Sun Huapeng, Su Jingqin, Cui Miao 2014, 35(10): 94-100.  Abstract ( 1459 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1770 )   In both theoretical and practical levels, it is valuable to study the characteristics and disciplines of private enterprises M&As. As existing literature lacks systematic investigation of the drives of Chinese private enterprises cross-border M&As, we use case study as methodology to analyze three Chinese private enterprises cross-border M&As cases to systemically identify the Chinese private enterprises cross-border M&As motivations and build a Four Wheel Drive model. The research finding indicates that the motivations of Chinese private enterprises cross-border M&As include brand internationalization, core technology acquisition, market share expansion, and international business experience acquisition. Finally, we compare our research findings with a classic study of western enterprises cross-border M&As motivations. It indicates that the heterogeneous motivations of Chinese private enterprise arecomposed of three factors - brand internationalization, core technology acquisition, and international business experience acquisition. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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A study on technological trajectory of vehicle industry based on patent data Miao Xiaoming, Zhao Jing 2014, 35(10): 101-106.  Abstract ( 1059 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1817 )   In order to solve the problems caused by conventional cars, car manufacturers have committed to cleaner energy vehicles and the development of a variety of engine technology. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the competition between different technological trajectories of vehicles industry, comparing the patent data of Chinese car manufacturer and using the patent data analysis to study the innovation strategies of car manufacturers over the period of 1995 to 2010. This analysis emphasizes the progressive diversification of firms' patent portfolios over the whole set of engine technologies and the differentiated strategic positioning of car manufacturers according to countries and regions. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The effect of firm’s innovative culture and strategic capability on entrepreneurial orientation Hu Saiquan, Zhan Zhengmao, Qian Yue, Liu Xi 2014, 35(10): 107-113.  Abstract ( 1418 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1512 )   The entrepreneurial orientation is a comprehensive reflection of the enterprises whether they are willing to keep innovation, take risks and take pre-actions. In this paper, we discovered the emergence of entrepreneurial orientation is related to the innovative culture and strategic capability. By analyzing the data coming from 117 domestic enterprises and utilizing multiple regression analysis, this paper found out that innovative culture and strategic capability may influence directly entrepreneurial orientation for the reason that innovative culture emphasizes the stronger willingness to innovate and to open, that is, it isinnovative culture that promotes more innovative information, ideas and risk-taking. On the other hand, strategic capability emphasizes collecting external information and strengthening internal communication, which is beneficial to realizing pre-acting and enhancing the confidence of positive competition. In addition, it was also found out that innovative culture may impact indirectly the enterprises' entrepreneurial orientation through strategic capability, which is a mediating variable between innovative culture and entrepreneurial orientation. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Comparative study on the patent examination quality control mechanism of PPH and PCT-PPH Zheng Xuanlv 2014, 35(10): 114-120.  Abstract ( 1381 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1808 )   This paper studies the patent examination quality control mechanism of PPH and PCT-PPH respectively, and compares the patent examination quality control mechanism of PPH with that of PCT-PPH. Compared with PPH, the patent examination quality control mechanism of PCT-PPH not only will not exert too much cost of risks and information researching on the applications, but also is more likely to eliminate the influence that patent system differentiation brought to examination quality. Therefore, PCT-PPH can be more effective to promote applicant participation rate of international patent examination information sharing. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Study on factors influencing continuance intention of academic bloggers Wang Weijun, Gan Chunmei 2014, 35(10): 121-127.  Abstract ( 1506 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1921 )   Through integrating experiential value into expectation-confirmation of IS continuance (ECT-IS) model, this paper put forward the expanded ECT-IS model and aimed to identify factors that affect continuance intention of academic bloggers. Data were collected from Sciencenet.cn using an online questionnaire. The results indicated that, ECT-IS model is suitable for the context of academic blog. In addition, four dimensions of experiential value have different positive effects on satisfaction, i.e. satisfaction is strongly influenced by consumer return on investment, followed by enjoyment and excellent service; while aesthetics does not appear to impact satisfaction. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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An Analysis of Household Indirect Energy Consumption in China based on Ecological Footprint Wang Zhaohua, Yang Lin 2014, 35(10): 128-135.  Abstract ( 1250 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1613 )   Based on the concept of Energy Ecological Footprint (EEF),this paper utilizes Consumer Lifestyle Approach (CLA) and Net Primary Productivity (NPP) to quantify indirect energy consumption of China's urban and rural residents during the period of 2000-2010.According to STIRPAT (stochastic impacts by regression on population,affluence and technology) model,the influence factors on EEF are analyzed and the model is examined by partial least square regression.The results show that,the indirect energy use of EEF is on the rise in urban areas,and primarily influenced by tertiary industry and Engel coefficient;the indirect energy use of EEF declines in rural areas,and is primarily influenced by per capita income,Engel coefficient and energy intensity.As China is continuing industrialization and urbanization,consumption pattern changing has become an important factor to promote indirect energy consumption with resident living standard improving. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Analysis on knowledge spillover of R&D investment in universities of technology, agriculture and medicine on enterprise technical innovation Zhang Deming, Xie Baosheng 2014, 35(10): 136-143.  Abstract ( 1257 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1766 )   Based on 2000-2010 provincial panel data of China，the paper studies the relationships between large and medium-sized industrial enterprises in technical innovation and University R&D investment of technology, agriculture and medicine. The model results show that University R&D investment promote both enterprise innovation ability and innovation benefits. And the influences exist spillover effect in the geographical space and technological space. Technological neighbors can produce positive effect on enterprise innovation ability and innovation benefits of the regional enterprises. But the geospatial overflow appears the opposite effect in innovation ability and innovation benefits：Geographic neighbors R&D investment can promote the region's patented innovations, but it is not conducive to the new product innovation as the presence of the new product market competition. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Optimization of R&D project partner selection for complex product systems Shou Yongyi, Song Chunjiang 2014, 35(10): 144-149.  Abstract ( 1229 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1790 )   Partner selection is one of the critical success factors of a complex product system (CoPS) R&D project. Factors influencing partner selection in the current literature were summarized and four factors were selected for consequent analysis, namely expenditure, time, risk and synergies among partners. A multi-objective integer programming model was proposed to formulate the decision-making process of partner selection. The objective is to search for an optimal combination of partners for sub-projects in order to reduce the risk of project failure and to minimize the overall project cost and tardiness penalty. A genetic algorithm was proposed to solve the mathematical model. An example was adopted and the computational results showed that the proposed model and the genetic algorithm are effective in selecting rational partners for CoPS projects. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Researches on the effects of paternalistic leadership on voice behavior from the self-cognitive perspective Tian Zailan, Huang Peilun 2014, 35(10): 150-160.  Abstract ( 1343 )   PDF (1KB) ( 1837 )   From the self-cognitive perspective which take the staff as the center, this paper puts forward that the employees' self-efficacy is the extrinsic motivation of voice behavior. It studies on the effect mechanism of paternalistic leadership on employees'voice behavior combined with the social impact theory and the organizational support theory. The paper researches on the paired samples from IT industry with empirical research methods of questionnaire investigation, and concludes that paternalistic leadership influence employees' voice behavior through self-efficacywhile perceived organizational support has moderating effect between paternalistic leadership and employees' self-efficacy. References | Related Articles | Metrics