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Dynamics of a technological innovator network and its impact on technological performance

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Summary, in English

This paper examines the dynamics of a technological innovator network (TIN) of a state-owned textile company in underdeveloped southwest China. It addresses two research questions: how the structure of the TIN evolved in the past 10 years; and what impact it had on the technological performance of the firm. The case study reveals that the general structure of the TIN and the positioning of the actors influence not only the amount of technological innovations but also the predominant type (product versus process innovations). TINs that are adequate for process innovation may not be as efficient for product innovation.

Department/s

Publishing year

2010

Language

English

Pages

53-74

Publication/Series

Innovation: Management, Policy & Practice

Volume

12

Issue

1

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

eContent Management

Topic

  • Social Sciences Interdisciplinary

Keywords

  • China
  • network dynamics
  • network structure
  • product and process innovation
  • technological innovation performance
  • Technological innovator network

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1447-9338