Research on the innovation system of China's software industry based on CAS theory

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to define and analyze the innovation system of China's software industry in order to build its innovation capability.Design/methodology/approachFrom a complex adaptive systems (CAS) perspective, the authors researched the constitution and operating mechanism of China's software industry innovation system. By using methods and theories of CAS theory, the innovation problems of the software industry in China were analyzed and valuable suggestions put forth for its future development.FindingsInnovation system is one kind of complex systems and it has the characteristics of CAS.Research limitations/implicationsQuantitative analysis of the software industry innovation system should be emphasized in the next stage of research.Practical implicationsThe paper provides a new perspective and useful advice for technology policymakers.Originality/valueThe paper applies CAS theory to the area of social management and provides a new approach to study industrial innovation systems.