Innovation network, technological learning and innovation performance of high-tech cluster enterprises
Journal of Knowledge Management
ISSN: 1367-3270
Article publication date: 22 November 2018
Issue publication date: 28 November 2019
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to identify the influence of innovation network and technological learning on innovation performance of high-tech cluster enterprises.
Design/methodology/approach
Using a questionnaire, data are collected from Dalian High-tech Industrial park in China. In addition, structural equation model is used to identify the influence of innovation network and technological learning on the innovation performance of high-tech cluster enterprise.
Findings
The findings of this study show that the centrality of network location and the strength of the network relationship have a direct positive effect on technology acquisition, technology digestion and technology exploit of high-tech cluster enterprises. Meanwhile, technology acquisition has a direct positive effect on technology digestion, technology digestion has a direct positive effect technology exploit, and technology exploit has a direct positive effect innovation performance of high-tech cluster enterprises.
Practical implications
To improve innovation performance, high-tech cluster enterprises should not only nurture and optimize innovation networks but also improve technological learning ability.
Originality/value
This paper empirically supports the significant influence of innovation network and technological learning on innovation performance. While the results provide guidance for researchers and practitioners, it also adds value to innovation-related research.
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Acknowledgements
This paper is the stage achievement of Program for National Social Science Foundation Project (17BGL266), National Nature Science Foundation Project (71734001), Dalian Science and Technology Plan Project (2015D12ZC176) and Dalian Youth Science and Technology Star Breeding Plan Project (2016RQ004) in China. The authors thank for the support of Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University, National Social Science Foundation, National Nature Science Foundation, Dalian Science and Technology Plan and Dalian Youth Science and Technology Star Breeding Plan.
Citation
Pan, X., Song, M.L., Zhang, J. and Zhou, G. (2019), "Innovation network, technological learning and innovation performance of high-tech cluster enterprises", Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 23 No. 9, pp. 1729-1746. https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-06-2018-0371
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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