Enterprise Capabilities Research Articles

Quantifying the Emergence of Basic Research Capabilities in Cluster Enterprises: An Analytical Framework Based on Information Entropy

This study looks at how basic research capabilities develop within enterprise clusters, focusing on the complex and adaptive nature of these systems. It builds a conceptual model using systems theory and applies information entropy to measure how much these capabilities have emerged. This study introduces an innovative application of information entropy to model and quantify the emergence of research capabilities within enterprise clusters, offering a novel framework for assessing research development. To dive deeper, China Pingmei Shenma Group (Henan, China) was used as a case study. A case study approach was used to gather empirical data. This case—focused on a state-owned enterprise cluster in China’s coal-based energy and chemical industries—highlights the key factors that influence research capability growth. These factors include support from external systems, how internal resources are used, and their renewal over time. From 2017 to 2022, the study tracked how the organization of research capabilities evolved over time by tracking changes in entropy, revealing the process of research development driven by both internal and external forces. The methodology involves measuring system entropy to evaluate the degree of orderliness and innovation performance, incorporating entropy generation and exchange metrics, which allows for a more precise understanding of system emergence and complexity. The interactions within the system, such as knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and external input from government subsidies or tax incentives, are modeled to track how they influence the system’s overall entropy. This study finds that the ability of an enterprise cluster to bring in external resources and reduce internal inefficiencies is critical for enhancing research capabilities. This model can help policymakers and enterprises in strategic decision-making, particularly in industries undergoing technological transformation. This framework also provides practical insights for improving research collaboration and innovation in enterprise clusters, especially in rapidly evolving industries like energy and chemicals.

The Internal Control Management of Chinese Real Estate Industry: A Case Study of Yinfeng Group, Shandong

With the development of China's economy, the number of policy supports provided by SMEs to private enterprises has also increased yearly. Their status and contribution to the national economy cannot be ignored. However, most private enterprises lack an understanding of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or do not comprehend the internal control mechanisms necessary to formulate and implement an effective internal control management system. This lack of understanding is the main bottleneck preventing enterprises from becoming larger and stronger. Enhancing internal management is particularly beneficial for improving the risk-prevention capabilities of small and medium-sized private enterprises, thereby facilitating their growth. This paper analyzes the problems faced by small and medium-sized private enterprises, using the internal supervision of the internal control system of Yinfeng Group as a case study. Based on internal control's basic and practical meanings, the paper provides suggestions to improve internal control management.

The impact of managerial goal attention alignment on dynamic capabilities: Insights from Taiwanese social enterprises

ABSTRACT This study adopts an attention-based view (ABV) to examine how a congruent and an incongruent managerial attention focus between social and commercial goals influences the development of dynamic capabilities (DCs) in social enterprises (SEs). We examine the effects of managerial attention structures on DCs by using a polynomial regression and response surface methodology on survey data from 169 SEs in Taiwan. The results highlight that DCs are higher when attention in SEs is congruently focused on both social and commercial goals. Additionally, SEs with lower levels of attention focus congruence show a higher degree of DCs. Finally, attention focus incongruence between the dual goals fosters DCs, especially when the attention focus on social goals is higher than on commercial goals. Hence, the research framework connecting ABV to DCs in SEs enriches the existing literature, offering insight into reinforcement by SEs of DCs amidst dual-goal tensions.

The Impact of Enterprise Digital Capability on Supply Chain Digitalization—From the Perspective of Supply Chain Cooperation

This paper explores in depth the mechanism of enterprise digital capability effects in supply chain digital development by reconstructing the supply chain cooperation capabilities (digital diffusion capability and digital collaborative capability). We use the questionnaire data covering 272 Chinese manufacturing enterprises and apply a structural equation model to test the hypothesis. The empirical result demonstrates that enterprise digital capability does not directly have a significant impact on supply chain digitalization, and the supply chain cooperation capabilities play a mediating role between an enterprise’s digital capability and supply chain digitalization. The results are robust as we thoroughly consider the direction of enterprise capabilities and verify the systematic requirements of supply chain digitalization and the high order of enterprise digital capability. These provide a theoretical basis for enterprises to promote the digital transformation of their supply chain through digital technology.

Evaluation for digital transformation capability of construction enterprises: a case study in China

Evaluation for digital transformation capability of construction enterprises: a case study in China

RETRACTION: Exploring Antecedents for the Circular Economy Capability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: An Empirical Study

RETRACTION: Exploring Antecedents for the Circular Economy Capability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: An Empirical Study

Policies, Progress, and Prospects for Internet Telemedicine in China

ABSTRACT Around the world, the adoption of digital technologies in health care has accelerated considerably in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the emergence of the pandemic, China had already embarked on a private sector, technology enterprise-led creation of an innovative internet health care ecosystem, which has dramatically transformed China’s health care landscape. In this article, we describe the evolution of China’s internet health market, focusing on internet telemedicine. We trace its early origins with the establishment of information networks in the 1980s, to the emergence of a fast-growing internet health market in the 2010s that leveraged the capabilities of technology enterprises in e-commerce, logistics, and payment systems. Private health care platforms have played a central role throughout this transformative process. The supplyside of the market has a unique public-private mix structure, with the coexistence of public and private internet hospitals, and with the majority of telemedicine services provided by public hospital doctors working on private platforms in a dual practice capacity. We conclude with a discussion of the prospects of internet telemedicine, including how it should be optimized and harnessed to improve China’s health system. Finally, we set out areas where more research is needed.

Why Does Institutional Opening-up Promote the Enhancement of Innovation Capabilities in Chinese Enterprises?

China’s involvement in global economic governance has been a progressive and step-by-step ascent. While the domestic and international environment has undergone major changes, the process of economic globalization has taken on new trends, and China has entered a new stage of high-level opening up. This paper’s theoretical analysis suggests that high-level opening up helps enhance the quality of foreign capital utilization, thereby addressing the challenges associated with the lower technological benefits of previous foreign capital utilization and further facilitating the enhancement of innovation capabilities in Chinese enterprises. Guided by this theoretical framework, this study has measured the level of opening up in Chinese provinces from 2013 to 2022 using web crawling technology. Econometric tests conducted with Chinese enterprise panel data reveal that: firstly, First, it effectively promotes the improvement of the total innovation output of enterprises and significantly improves breakthrough innovation capabilities. This result still holds true under a series of robustness and endogeneity tests; secondly, it mainly improves local advantages and high-quality international The attraction of foreign capital and multinational companies enables local companies to achieve breakthroughs and catch-up in core technologies by learning and competing with advanced foreign companies, thereby enhancing their technological innovation capabilities; thirdly, for companies in different industries and different ownership attributes The impact of improving innovation capabilities may vary. This study helps promote a new paradigm of innovation-driven development in the context of high-level opening-up.

Literature Review on the Evaluation of Innovation Capability of Enterprise

This paper summarizes the research status of innovation capability of enterprise, reviews the importance of enhancing the capability of independent innovation as a national development strategy. In particular, the Wenzhou government attaches great importance to innovation and the promotion of "Science and Technology Innovation Index".This paper systematically combs the innovation theory, the Delphi method and other related theories, analyzes the development trend of innovation theory research, innovation capability index construction and evaluation method at home and abroad. Through literature review, this paper summarizes the multi-dimensional index system of enterprise innovation capability evaluation, including innovation input, output, research and development, environment and so on, and discusses the application of subjective and objective evaluation methods.Finally, it points out the shortcomings of the current research, and provides a theoretical basis and direction guidance for the follow-up research on the evaluation of enterprise innovation capability.

Green human resource practices and corporate sustainable performance—The role of corporate green culture and dynamic capabilities

AbstractSustainable development has always been a hot topic in academia and business circles. The green human resource practices play an important role in the sustainable development of enterprises. However, research on how green human resource practices can improve corporate sustainable performance is relatively scarce. In order to explore the internal mechanism and boundary conditions of the impact of green human resource practice on the sustainable performance of enterprises, the research is based on the dynamic capability theory, through the survey data of 460 enterprise managers. The hierarchical regression and bootstrapping methods are used to analyze the relationship mechanism and boundary conditions between green human resource practice and enterprise sustainable performance through dynamic capabilities. The research results show that green human resources have a positive impact on the sustainable performance and dynamic capabilities of enterprises; dynamic capabilities mediates the relationship between green human resource practices and corporate sustainable performance; corporate green culture not only enhances the relationship between green human resource practices and dynamic capabilities, but also enhances the mediating role of dynamic capabilities in green human resource practices and corporate sustainable performance. The research conclusions lay a theoretical foundation for the implementation of green human resource practices and provided a decision‐making reference for the sustainable development of enterprises.

Impact of Enterprise Innovation Capability on Mergers and Acquisitions Performance

Corporate mergers and acquisitions are beneficial for enhancing competitiveness, promoting industrial upgrading, and expanding market share. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the country has attached great importance to innovation and focused on promoting innovation, placing it at the core of strategic deployment. It can be seen that enhancing innovation capability is particularly important for enterprises. Based on this background, analyzing the relationship between corporate innovation capability and merger and acquisition performance has important academic research significance. This article selects the corporate mergers and acquisitions events of listed companies from 2015 to 2019 as the research object, and empirically tests the impact of corporate innovation capability on corporate merger and acquisition performance through regression analysis. The empirical results show that: (1) the innovation capability of enterprises has a positive promoting effect on the performance of corporate mergers and acquisitions; (2) Both manufacturing and non manufacturing enterprises show a significant positive correlation between their innovation capabilities and M&A performance; (3) There is a significant positive correlation between the innovation capability of enterprises that do not involve major asset restructuring and their M&A performance; (4) Geographical regions can affect the relationship between a company's innovation capability and its merger and acquisition performance.

Does Green Finance Development Enhance the Sustainability Performance of China’s Energy Companies?

The achievement of China’s “dual-carbon” standard has been devoted to the green transformation and the sustainable growth of energy firms, both of which can be financed by the growth of green financing. This study aims to investigate how the development level of green finance influences the sustainable development performance of listed energy companies in China. It seeks to delve into the underlying mechanisms connecting green finance with financing constraints and, subsequently, with sustainability performance, as well as exploring the relationship between green finance and green total factor productivity in relation to sustainability performance. Additionally, this study will provide strategies and recommendations to enhance the sustainable development capabilities of energy enterprises. This study empirically evaluates the four aspects of sustainable development performance: economic, social, environmental, and innovative performance—as well as its mechanism of action using the fixed-effects pattern with two ways and the mediated-effects pattern using unbalanced panel data from Chinese-listed energy firms spanning from 2011 to 2020. The study discovered that (1) energy firms’ performance in sustainable development is greatly enhanced by the progression of green finance; (2) the advancement of green finance effectively boosts the sustainable development performance of energy companies by reducing financing constraints and enhancing green total factor productivity; (3) a more distinct relationship is evident between the extent of green financing development and the performance of sustainable development within state-owned enterprises. While green finance development has a stronger role in innovative performance for larger energy firms, it has a noticeable proactive impact on the economic, social, and environmental performance of smaller energy enterprises. Based on the study’s findings, this paper presents recommendations for the enhancement of green financing policies and the sustainable enhancement of energy enterprises in China.

Impact of transparent economy on high-tech enterprises in the modern business environment of China

High-quality information support for modern high-tech enterprises in any country is of undeniable relevance. An open, accessible, and fair, transparent economy creates an atmosphere of trust in which people easily perceive transparency, fairness, and efficiency of economic management. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of a transparent economy on the investment environment, innovation, competitive advantage, government regulation, and the formation of corporate social responsibility in the modern business environment on the example of high-tech enterprises in China. This study uses a multiple linear regression model to analyze the impact of a transparent economy on high-tech enterprises. The research sources included the CSMAR database, China’s stock market and accounting research, China’s economic and financial research database, CRSP, COMPUSTAT, and others, and financial statements of selected high-tech companies. Sustainable development, R&D and innovation, investor relations, social responsibility, and market competitiveness are identified as key aspects of the relationship between a transparent economy and high-tech enterprises. The study confirmed a positive correlation between a transparent economy and the efficiency of resource allocation of high-tech enterprises, the innovation capabilities of high-tech enterprises, the market competitiveness of high-tech enterprises, and the efficiency of state supervision of high-tech enterprises.

Factors influencing new product development capability of small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing and processing industry in Vietnam amid the economic crisis

Factors influencing new product development capability of small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing and processing industry in Vietnam amid the economic crisis

Mediation of Knowledge Management on the Effect of Human Resource Management Practices to Innovation Capability

This study aimed to investigate the innovation capability in IT small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in depth, with a key focus on human resource management practices, and knowledge management. Nowadays, managers recognize the value of knowledge as an intangible asset which stimulates innovation in organizations. However, few studies examine the role of human resource management in fostering knowledge capability which eventually leads to innovation. For this reason, this paper investigates the impacts of knowledge management in the relationship between the policies and practices of human resource management and innovation. The study is empirically based on the primary data collected from 130 IT small and medium-sized companies that are registered to Haidian District, one of the most important information technology industry base areas of Beijing, China. Data obtained from questionnaires will be analyzed through the SPSS statistical packet. The General Linear Mediation Regression test is used to measure the significance of the mediation effect of knowledge management capability. This study suggests that the innovation capability of IT SMEs may come from many aspects, and there is a certain degree of uncertainty that requires further exploration and research.

Research on Strategies to Promote the Integration of Industrial Chain, Innovation Chain, and Supply Chain in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region

With the rapid development of international economic integration, industrial competition has gradually evolved from a competition of enterprise capabilities and resources to a game of comprehensive system collaboration capabilities among all participating parties. That is, the competition in the current international economy has evolved into an interactive and collaborative competition among the “three chains” of industry chain, capital chain, and innovation chain. Based on analyzing the current situation of the integration of the industrial chain, innovation chain, and supply chain, this article deeply analyzes the geographical advantages of the three chains in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. From the perspective of scientific and technological innovation and talent cooperation synergy, it proposes the integration strategy of the three chains in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

The impact of marketing assets of foreign subsidiaries on marketing dynamic capabilities of multinational enterprises (MNEs): the mediating effect of customer orientation

The impact of marketing assets of foreign subsidiaries on marketing dynamic capabilities of multinational enterprises (MNEs): the mediating effect of customer orientation

Does digitalization always benefit cultural, sports, and tourism enterprises quality? Unveiling the inverted U-shaped relationship from a resource and capability perspective

The impact of digitalization on the high-quality development of “technology-sparse” but “labor-intensive” cultural, sports, and tourism enterprises may not follow a linear path. Therefore, there is an urgent need to explore the mechanism by which digitalization contributes to the integrated high-quality development of enterprises from the perspective of resources and capabilities. The majority of studies focus on the theoretical realm, while challenges in acquiring crucial data indicators constrain the advancement of empirical inquiries. This study creates a lexicon of digitized features encompassing strategic, technical, and application layers within cultural, sports, and tourism enterprises. The MD&A texts from annual reports were processed using the TF-IDF algorithm, which is based on machine learning, to assess the level of digitization. Additionally, integration development was incorporated into the evaluation system for high-quality development of cultural, sports, and tourism enterprises via social network analysis. In terms of theoretical contributions, enterprise search and reorganization capabilities were included within the scope of core enterprise capabilities. Furthermore, the study elucidated the roles of human capital and enterprise innovation in the interplay between digitalization and high-quality development, drawing upon the resource-based view and core capabilities theory. Finally, we empirically examined panel data from 116 listed cultural, sports, and tourism companies in Chinese A-share markets from 2010 to 2020. The findings reveal the following: (1) There is an inverted U-shaped association between digitalization and high-quality development, initially promoting then hindering progress, with a persistent pattern over time and robustness against instrumental variable regression and endogeneity tests. Additionally, the majority of cultural, sports, and tourism enterprises fall within a moderate range, indicating a positive impact on high-quality development. (2) Human capital and enterprise innovation are mediators of the inverted U-shaped relationship between digitalization and high-quality development. (3) The influence of digitalization on high-quality development significantly varies depending on the enterprise’s geographical location, life cycle, and risk tolerance. The study reveals the digitalization journey within cultural, sports, and tourism enterprises, offering theoretical insights for fostering collaborative high-quality development within the industry amid digitalization.

Inter-generational governance transition in Chinese family businesses: Relational or contractual?

Inter-generational succession in family enterprises influences internal governance models, and their relationship is mediated by the successor's socialization process. Drawing on the enterprise capability theory, the author employed a survey method to examine the relationship between cognitive assets held by family enterprise successors and two governance modes. The findings confirm that tacit knowledge, relational networks, and entrepreneurial spirit among family enterprise successors positively influence their socialization roles, thereby triggering governance adaptation. Specifically, relational governance is continuously strengthened, while contractual governance exhibits an inverted U-shaped trend. Organizational conventions play a positively moderating role in this influencing process. This study extends the application boundaries of enterprise capability theory, deepens the understanding of enterprise cognitive systems, enriches the literature on the relationship between relational and contractual governance, and provides theoretical foundations for inter-generational governance in family enterprises.

Factors influencing value co-creation in cultural and creative enterprises: An empirical study

The empirical validation of the relationship among the capabilities of cultural and creative enterprises (CCE), customer co-creation value, and enterprise value remains insufficient. Therefore, clarifying the essential capabilities for increasing enterprise and customer value is essential. This study explores the factors that influence value co-creation in cultural and creative enterprises and examines how this influences enterprise and customer value. To measure this, a structured questionnaire was distributed to cultural and creative practitioners in Shanghai, China, and AMOS 24.0 was used for structural equation modelling of the obtained survey data. The results confirm the positive impacts of cooperative innovation capability, customer-linking, and service capability on creating enterprise and customer value. Additionally, the results indicate an interactive relationship between enterprise value creation and customer co-creation value in this context. This study provides management insights for product innovation and to enhance customer service and competitive advantage.