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Stock, Gregory N.McDermott, ChristopherMcDermott, Margaret
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查看更多>>摘要：Technology transfer is a stage-by-stage process that is full of uncertainties. This study uses a graphical evaluation review technology (GERT) network to construct an uncertainty measurement model of the technology transfer process. In addition, the science and technology data input from the 30 provinces and autonomous regions of the provinces in China are used to measure the uncertainty associated with technology transfer in each province. It is concluded that the uncertainty associated with technology transfer in China varies from region to region and has a negative correlation with the level of economic development. Thereafter, with the help of construction of uncertainty difference matrix, the policy recommendation is put forward, in which reducing 'target phase' uncertainty can largely promote transformation of science and technology.
查看更多>>摘要：This paper examines the effect of partner heterogeneity, in terms of knowledge, resource, cognitive, and ecological, on innovation performance with the mediation role of interaction behaviour through interactive innovation lens. The analysis of 206 survey questionnaires reflects that knowledge and resource heterogeneities significantly and positively affect interaction behaviour and innovation performance. Ecological heterogeneity has an inverted U-shaped effect on interaction behaviour and innovation performance. Cognitive heterogeneity has an inverted U-shaped effect on innovation performance but is insignificant to interaction behaviour. Interaction behaviour is significantly related to innovation performance as well as mediates the effects of partner heterogeneity except for cognitive heterogeneity. The presence of circular causality and self-reinforcing mechanisms between partner heterogeneity and innovation performance were first confirmed in our study. The study contributes to the theory of interactive innovation, partner heterogeneity, and innovation management literature. To practitioners in Chinese complex product R&D industry, this study advises to interact with the industry players at multiple levels, however, the gap with respect to cognition and geography must not be too high.
查看更多>>摘要：Korea began rapidly industrialising in the early 1980s, following a drastic increase in its R&D budget. However, continued growth has made national R&D program governance complex and has created a chronic overlap in R&D investments. This study proposes a systematic approach for the effective management of Korea's national R&D programs. The discussion begins by reviewing each program's raison d'etre. Although a program's mission is often only vaguely described in the literature, this study devises a set of selected and structured components comprised of four essential dimensions: purpose, philosophy, definition, and goals. Mission fulfilment and uniqueness form a framework for a strategic program portfolio model. The study explains that a mission-based model enables the comprehensive life-cycle management of a set of programs. In addition, this study presents an empirical example to demonstrate the validity of the model and elicit its implications.
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