scholarly journals Exploring the Triple Helix Synergy in Chinese National System of Innovation

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiwei Ye ◽  
Yan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Triple Helix ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Knowledge Network ◽  
National System ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
National System Of Innovation ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Ideal

Sustainable economic growth is closely linked to synergy in a national system of innovation. Although the dynamic synergy mechanism of the triple helix relations is essential to technology innovation, there are limited research methodologies to study or estimate the synergy effect accurately. This paper introduces a new approach in non-linear complex systems theory to offer steps towards a possible solution to this conundrum. Based on the pattern formation of the Belousov-Zhabotinsky’s reaction, the paper constructs a simulation equation to explore the evolution mechanism by comparing the ideal state with the current state in China. The research finds that (1) under the ideal balanced condition of industrial absorptive capacity and academic knowledge transfer capability, the stronger incentive policies would play much more important roles than weak policies; (2) the performance of collaborative innovation is not optimal under current situation in China, but the industrial absorptive capacity, especially in private enterprises, has exceeded the capability of knowledge transfer in academia, and it has become the main driving force to promote future innovation. If the innovation policy can be focused on the high-level balance between the knowledge network and innovation network to promote synergy in China, the innovation performance will be accelerated more efficiently.

scholarly journals A Conceptual Model of Motivational Factors of Knowledge Transfer for Hospitals

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 2313-2319
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Knowledge Sources ◽  
Educational Organization ◽  
The Ideal

Knowledge transfer is vital for the successful organization. Majority of previous studies focused on business and educational organization. Few in the field dealt with knowledge transfer in hospitals. This study aims to develop a conceptual model for knowledge transfer in hospitals. Based on the literature review, this study proposes a conceptual framework for knowledge transfer motivation in hospitals based on three motivational aspects; (i) the extrinsic motivational factors such as the promotions and appraisals, (ii) the intrinsic motivational factors such as the altruism, and absorptive capacity, and (iii) the ideal distribution of extrinsic and intrinsic based on the quality and quantity of knowledge transfer that conducted by the knowledge sources and recipients. The conceptual model was tested using a data collected for a pilot study.

scholarly journals Institutions And Initiatives Role In Turkeys National Innovation System

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
A. Orcun Sakarya
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
National System ◽  
Institutional Infrastructure ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
National System Of Innovation ◽  
University Industry

In Turkey, increasing focus to the concept of innovation underlined the importance of the related institutions role in the economic agenda. Hence, a clear understanding of the functions of the actors that makes up the countrys innovation system is important in policy formulation stages. Accordingly, the goal of this literature review is to analyze institutions duties that are active in the National System of Innovation and to assess recent developments contribution to the innovation policy targets. It has been observed that Turkey has a strong institutional infrastructure, but also has some problems concerning firm-based innovation, university-industry cooperation and development of innovation inputs.

The Changing Face of South Africa's National System of Innovation, 1991–2001

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Kahn ◽  
William Blankley
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South African ◽  
Transition To Democracy ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
The South ◽  
Experimental Development ◽  
National System ◽  
Major Loss ◽  
National System Of Innovation ◽  
High Level

The article examines changes in the South African national system of innovation (NSI) since the onset of democracy in 1994. In particular, the recently completed 2001/02 Survey of Research and Experimental Development (R&D) is used to quantify the shifts in R&D activity for the major business, government and higher education players. The major flows of R&D expenditure are found to be within rather than between firms. Interaction between higher education and firms is encouraged by agency funding and is increasing from a relatively low base. The NSI itself has remained stable over the transition to democracy, with small shifts in research emphasis and no apparent major loss of capacity. There are, however, warning signs that the lack of availability of high-level skills may limit its further growth. There is evidence that the NSI has the potential to respond to the designated thrusts of the national R&D strategy.

scholarly journals Współpraca przedsiębiorstw turystycznych z uczelniami - wyniki badania empirycznego

e-mentor ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-43
Author(s):  
Marcin Olszewski ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
New Development ◽  
Advanced Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

The growing importance of the cooperation between enterprises and universities stems from the continuous search for new development sources and the need to ensure sustainable competitive advantages. However, research on the partnership between the universities and service enterprises is still relatively rare. The study presented in this article aimed to recognize the scope and character of cooperation between universities and service enterprises represented by the tourism businesses, as well as the attitudes of entrepreneurs towards such collaboration. The research was carried out on a sample of 383 enterprises. Its results revealed a relatively high level of cooperation (declared by 54.6% of entities) mainly in two simple forms: students’ internships and participation of business representatives in conferences organized by academia. They also allowed identifying that the size and operating time significantly differentiate the use of academic knowledge in enterprises. The results show that the overall perception of cooperation between the tourist businesses and universities is positive, and its advantages are well recognized. The most important among them is the increase in the employees’ competences and improving the company image due to contacts with academia. However, the more significant benefits of such cooperation may be achieved only when more advanced knowledge transfer mechanisms are applied, such as commissioned research or spin-off companies.

Technological knowledge absorption as a factor of innovation development

2019 ◽  
pp. 150-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana A. Samovoleva
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Technological Knowledge ◽  
Innovation Development ◽  
Know How ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Knowledge Absorption ◽  
Innovation Behavior

The concept of absorptive capacity as a framework for analysis allows solving some challenges of knowledge transfer. However, the assumption about the homogeneity of production factors does not enable to understand the sources of firms’ competitive advantage, various models of their innovation behavior, and the constraints of innovation policy. The study aims to clarify the typology of absorptive capacity, to analyze the structure of the absorption of foreign techno logical knowledge, to formulate some measures on growing of absorptive capacity of the Russian enterprises. In the paper, the three types of absorptive capacity are associated with the acquisition of embodied technologies; patents, licenses, and know-how; and adoption of R&D results.

Knowledge transfer roles of subsidiaries in MNCs’ networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cigdem Baskici
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Hierarchical Structures ◽  
Knowledge Flows ◽  
Consumer Electronics ◽  
Knowledge Network ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Based

Purpose Although there have been a considerable number of studies regarding subsidiary role typology in multinationals’ management literature, there appear to be few studies that consider knowledge-based role typology from the network-based perspective. The purpose of this study is to fill this gap and extend the study of Gupta and Govindarajan (1991). Thus, the study focuses on answering the following research question: Do subsidiaries have different roles in terms of knowledge flows within a multinational company (MNC)? Design/methodology/approach This empirical study has been carried out as an explorative single case study. An MNC with 15 foreign subsidiaries headquartered in Turkey, which operated in the manufacturing of household appliances and consumer electronics, has been selected as the case. Knowledge transfer is analyzed in this MNC from the network perspective. Findings Four role typologies are detected for subsidiaries of the MNC: collector transmitter, collector diffuser, converter transmitter and converter diffuser. Research limitations/implications Findings of this study are specific to this case. Testing the findings in a sample consisting of subsidiaries of MNCs producing transnational products may contribute to the generalizability of these roles. Practical implications This study offers potentially important findings for MNC managers to use. First, in this study, knowledge flows' route could be defined within MNCs’ dual network. Second, role typologies could inform MNC managers to design their MNCs’ knowledge network. Originality/value The suggested typologies are expected to more accurately define the roles of subsidiaries within contemporary MNCs which are accepted to be transformed from hierarchical structures to network-based organizations.

scholarly journals Firm’s strategic choices and network knowledge dynamics: how do they affect innovation?

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Antonio Belso-Martinez ◽  
Isabel Diez-Vial
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Knowledge Networks ◽  
Knowledge Network ◽  
Strategic Choices ◽  
Network Growth ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Endogenous Factors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Innovative Capacity ◽  
Over Time

Purpose This paper aims to explain how the evolution of knowledge networks and firms’ strategic choices affect innovation. Endogenous factors associated with a path-dependent evolution of the knowledge network are jointly considered with a firm’s development of international relationships and increasing internal absorptive capacity over time. Design/methodology/approach In a biotech cluster, the authors gathered data on the firms’ characteristics and network relationships by asking about the technological knowledge they received in the cluster in 2007 and 2012 – “roster-recall” method. Estimation results were obtained using moderated regression analysis. Findings Firms that increase their involvement in knowledge networks over time also tend to increase their innovative capacity. However, efforts devoted to building international links or absorptive capacity negatively moderate the impact of network growth on innovation. Practical implications Practitioners have two alternative ways of increasing innovation inside knowledge networks: they can increase their centrality by developing their knowledge network interactions or invest in developing their internal absorptive capacity and new international sources of knowledge. Investing in both of these simultaneously does not seem to improve a firm’s innovative capacity. Originality/value Coupling firms’ strategic options with knowledge network dynamics provide a more complete way of explaining how firms can improve their innovative capacity.

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