Organizations In China Research Articles

How breakthrough innovations develop in an organization with logic multiplicity: A multiple case study of a healthcare organization in China

Despite recognizing the strategic importance of breakthrough innovations (BIs) and changing organizational landscapes toward multifaceted values, the question of how BIs emerge and develop in organizations that exhibit multifaceted value logics remains largely unanswered. To address this gap, we investigate the underlying rationale (i.e. logic interplay) of the organizational mechanisms that contribute to the emergence and development of BI practices under logic multiplicity from the perspective of institutional logic. By conducting in-depth case studies of three breakthrough innovation projects in the context of a prominent Chinese healthcare organization that is characterized by the presence of multiple logics, we identify a process model for BI development under logic multiplicity. The model contains three sequential mechanisms associated with logic interplay—logic-bridging, logic-harmonizing, and logic-tilting—that subsequently contribute to specific BI practices across different stages of the BI development process. Our process model illustrates how organizations with multiple logics facilitate the evolution of BIs, emphasizes the interplay and coevolution of diverse logics and highlights the agency of organizational actors in this context.

Digital Readiness and Digital Competences Influence on Information Management System: Organizational Support as Moderator

Digital technology has made its impact globally through changes in both organizational processes and information management system (IMS). The current research aimed to examine the manner in which digital readiness and digital competences influence the implementation of IMS in Chinese organizations with organizational support as a moderator. The study also examines the mediating role of digital competences among digital tool application, digital media awareness and effectiveness of IMS. Survey questionnaires were used to collect data from a sample of 290 employees of private sector organizations in China. SPSS-AMOS data analysis tools were used to check the associations among variables. The outcomes indicated that the digital tool application and digital media awareness have a positive nexus with effectiveness of IMS. The results also revealed that the digital competences significantly mediates among digital tool application, digital media awareness and effectiveness of IMS, and that organizational support also significantly moderates among digital competences and effectiveness of IMS in private sector organizations in China.

"I see it as a wellspring for my positive and upward journey in life.": Understanding Current Practices of Assistive Technology's Customized Modification in China

Due to the significant differences in physical conditions and living environments of people with disabilities, standardized assistive technologies (ATs) often fail to meet their needs. Modified AT, especially DIY (Do It Yourself) ATs, are a popular solution in many high-income countries, but there is a lack of documentation for low- and middle-income areas, especially in China, where the culture of philanthropy is undeveloped. To understand the current situation in this paper, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 individuals with disabilities using modified ATs and 10 individuals involved in providing these including family members, standard assistive device manufacturers, and individuals employed for their modification skills, etc. Based on the results of the thematic analysis, we have summarized the general process of modified ATs for people with disabilities in China and the benefits these devices bring. We found that modified ATs not only make the lives of people with disabilities more comfortable and convenient but also bring them confidence, reduce social pressure, and even help them achieve self-realization. Additionally, we summarized the challenges they encountered before, during, and after the modification, including awareness gaps, family resistance, a lack of a business model, and so on. Specifically, we conducted a special case study about the typical business models and challenges currently faced by AT Modification Organizations in China. Our research provides important design foundations and research insights for the future of universal and personalized production of AT.

Arts management and economic development: The role of cultural organizations in China’s regional growth

This study explores the role of arts management in regional economic development within major Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. Cultural organizations—such as museums, theaters, and galleries—contribute significantly to local economies through tourism, job creation, and the enhancement of cultural branding. Using a qualitative approach, 18 semi-structured interviews with arts managers and policymakers selected based on their influential roles in cultural organizations across these cities. The interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis, which identified key themes including the economic impact of cultural organizations, the influence of government policies, challenges in arts management, and the role of cultural tourism in fostering regional growth. The findings reveal that while government policies play a pivotal role in supporting cultural organizations, providing crucial funding, tax incentives, and infrastructure development, concerns remain about the long-term sustainability of funding due to shifting political and economic priorities. Additionally, arts managers face challenges related to balancing artistic goals with financial viability, particularly as the sector becomes increasingly competitive and technology-dependent. Key challenges identified include securing stable funding sources, adapting to digital technologies, talent retention, and maintaining artistic integrity amid commercial pressures. The study highlights the need for diversified funding models such as public-private partnerships and alternative revenue streams and suggests further exploration into the role of smaller cultural organizations in rural regions to promote inclusive regional development. Practical recommendations include developing strategies to enhance financial sustainability, investing in digital capabilities, and formulating policies that provide long-term support for the cultural sector. Overall, the research contributes to a better understanding of how effective arts management can drive regional economic development and offers practical recommendations for strengthening the sustainability of China’s cultural sector.

Psychometric Properties and Measurement Equivalence of the Workplace Incivility Scale Across Cultures: Insights from Daily Diary Study.

Despite extensive research on workplace incivility, little attention has been given to its validation in culturally distinct contexts such as China and Pakistan. This study aims to bridge this gap by investigating the psychometric properties of the workplace incivility scale within these cultural frameworks. Additionally, it seeks to explore the cross-cultural measurement equivalence of the workplace incivility scale between these two diverse settings using a daily diary study design. The sample consisted of employees from service-providing organizations in China and Pakistan. Data was collected through snowball sampling, resulting in responses from 100 Chinese and 115 Pakistani employees over 10 consecutive workdays. Analysis of the daily responses, encompassing 748 from Chinese and 833 from Pakistani workers, indicated successful validation of the scale within both populations. This demonstrates the transferability of the concept of incivility to these cultural contexts. An integral aspect of this study is the consideration of potential cultural variations in workplace uncivil behavior. The validation and measurement equivalence of the scale for the core construct serves as essential infrastructure supporting such research endeavors.

Promoting Lifelong Physical Education Consciousness and Commitment in Sports Among Adolescents in a Selected YouthOrganization Beijing, China

Promoting lifelong physical education consciousness and commitment in sports among adolescents is imperative in cultivating healthy lifestyles and overall well-being. Adolescence is a critical period where habits and attitudes towards physical activity are formed, making it an opportune time to instill a lasting appreciation for sports and fitness. In the context of a selected youth organization in China, understanding the multifaceted nature of sports commitment becomes essential for designing effective interventions and programs tailored to the unique needs and preferences of adolescents. Research in the field of sports commitment offers valuable insights into the factors that influence individuals' sustained engagement in athletic activities. Studies conducted by van der Roest et al. (2017), Yıldırım (2020), and Merdan et al. (2021) have delved into various dimensions of sports commitment, ranging from organizational dynamics within sports clubs to individual psychosocial determinants such as motivation and coaching environment. By examining these factors within the specific context of a youth organization in China, we can gain a deeper understanding of the drivers and barriers to adolescents' participation in sports. This study seeks to contribute to the promotion of lifelong physical education consciousness and commitment among adolescents by elucidating the factors that shape their attitudes and behaviors towards physical activity. By identifying the key determinants of sports commitment within the context of the selected youth organization, interventions can be developed to foster a culture of active participation in sports and fitness activities. Such initiatives not only promote physical health but also contribute to the holistic development of adolescents, instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and resilience. Through collaborative efforts between educators, youth leaders, and community stakeholders, we can create supportive environments that encourage adolescents to embrace physical activity as an integral part of their lives. By promoting a positive and inclusive sports culture within the youth organization, we aim to empower adolescents to lead active and healthy lifestyles well into adulthood. Ultimately, our goal is to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life of adolescents in China by fostering a lifelong commitment to physical education and sports.

Improved staffing policies and practices in healthcare based on a conceptual model.

Staffing policies are critical in healthcare facilities. However, problems from a mismatch between staff numbers requirements and offers are frequently encountered. This research examines the joint effects of quantitative and qualitative staff mismatch in a healthcare organization in China to understand how staffing management policies affect staffing adequacy and how staffing adequacy leads to important human resource (HR) outcomes. In a previous study, we identified four dimensions of staffing management policies, namely decision-making, data management, productivity optimization, and title vs. competency. Based on this categorization, an 11-item scale was generated and evaluated for psychometric quality. A quantitative study was conducted with 1,323 healthcare professionals (including clinical and administrative staff) working at the hospital, matched by dyads and teams. A conceptual model with work engagement as a mediator between quantitative staffing adequacy interactions and qualitative staffing adequacy was tested with structural equations. The findings indicate that staffing policies do exert effects on staffing adequacy. These findings further indicate that quantitative and qualitative staffing adequacy interact in explaining work engagement and team performance and that the moderated mediation occurs as hypothesized. Our findings indicate that both types of staffing adequacies contribute to higher team performance via a heightened sense of work engagement from healthcare professionals. Furthermore, a modulation is observed between the two types of staffing adequacies during the promotion of higher team performance. The supported model is helpful in improving staffing management policies and increasing staffing fit so as to improve hospital performance.

일제강점기 엄항섭의 독립운동

This study focuses on youth organizational activities, especially during Eom Hang-seop's Japanese colonial era independence movement. Eom Hang-seop's youth organization activities continued from the Young Men's League in 1924 to the Korea Liberation Front Youths Mission Corps in 1939. It is no exaggeration to say that Eom Hang-seop's independence movement was mainly youth organization activities until he served as a member of the Provisional Government's State Council in the 1940s. Eom Hang-seop joined young people by participating in youth organizations or guiding them behind the scenes in China. In Shanghai, He participated directly as members of the youth organization, mainly at the youth movement level. During the period of the provisional government's move, he formed or guided anti-Japanese organizations centered on young people. Participating organizations also varied from left-right coalition organizations to nationalist organizations and youth organizations as separate partners of political parties. Eom Hang-seop was the driving force of the youth organization in China in name and reality.

Organisational sensemaking, outside-in entrepreneurial marketing capability, and effectual problem setting

PurposeHow an entrepreneurial organisation sets the problem space determines the future venturing mode. However, the factors that contribute to differences in problem space are still not well-developed. Based on sensemaking theory, this study explores the influence mechanism and boundary conditions of organisational sensemaking on effectual problem setting.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on survey data from 162 entrepreneurial organisations in China. Hierarchical regression is used for analysing the data and testing the hypotheses.FindingsOrganisational sensemaking has a negative effect on effectual problem setting and a positive impact on outside-in entrepreneurial marketing capability; outside-in entrepreneurial marketing capability has a negative effect on effectual problem setting; outside-in entrepreneurial marketing capability plays a partially mediating role in the relationship between organisational sensemaking and effectual problem setting. Organisational size negatively moderates the relationship between organisational sensemaking and outside-in entrepreneurial marketing capability. It also negatively moderates the indirect effect of organisational sensemaking on effectual problem setting through outside-in entrepreneurial marketing capability.Originality/valueFirst, this study contributes to the research on effectual problem setting by introducing organisational sensemaking as an antecedent. Second, this study extends the literature on organisational sensemaking by showing how organisational sensemaking affects entrepreneurial uncertainty, instead of treating uncertainty as an exogenous shock. Third, this study introduced the outside-in entrepreneurial marketing capability to reveal the mediating mechanism between organisational sensemaking and effectual problem setting.

Functional heterogeneity in digital entrepreneurial teams and pivoting: the role of digital agility

PurposeThe rapid development of digital technologies drives digital entrepreneurs to pivot, a behavior that allows entrepreneurs to adjust original opportunities and explore new opportunities. This study aims to investigate the effect of the structural characteristics of digital entrepreneurial teams, the functional heterogeneity, on pivoting from the perspective of digital agility. Moreover, this study also examines the moderating effect of knowledge sharing.Design/methodology/approachTwo-phase survey data were sourced from Chinese digital entrepreneurial teams through the entrepreneurial networks of MBA programs of a Chinese business school and entrepreneurial support organizations in China. The sample of 272 teams with 708 entrepreneurs was collected to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe functional heterogeneity of digital entrepreneurial teams, including industry background heterogeneity and occupational experience heterogeneity, positively impacts pivoting by providing heterogeneous knowledge and resources. Moreover, this relationship is mediated by the digital agility of the digital team, and knowledge sharing moderates the relationship between functional heterogeneity and digital agility.Originality/valueWhile existing studies have mainly focused on the external factors, this study empirically investigates the team-level internal factors of digital pivoting in digital entrepreneurial teams, enriching the research perspective of pivoting. Moreover, the current study bridges the literature on digital agility with pivoting, broadening the theoretical mechanism of pivoting and expanding the theoretical boundaries of digital agility.

Nasal Drug Delivery and Nose-to-Brain Delivery Technology Development Status and Trend Analysis: Based on Questionnaire Survey and Patent Analysis.

Nasal administration is a non-invasive method of drug delivery that offers several advantages, including rapid onset of action, ease of use, no first-pass effect, and fewer side effects. On this basis, nose-to-brain delivery technology offers a new method for drug delivery to the brain and central nervous system, which has attracted widespread attention. In this paper, the development status and trends of nasal drug delivery and nose-to-brain delivery technology are deeply analyzed through multiple dimensions: literature research, questionnaire surveys, and patent analysis. First, FDA-approved nasal formulations for nose-to-brain delivery were combed. Second, we collected a large amount of relevant information about nasal drug delivery through a questionnaire survey of 165 pharmaceutical industry practitioners in 28 provinces and 161 different organizations in China. Third, and most importantly, we conducted a patent analysis of approximately 700+ patents related to nose-to-brain delivery, both domestically and internationally. This analysis was conducted in terms of patent application trends, technology life cycle, technology composition, and technology evolution. The LDA topic model was employed to identify technological topics in each time window (1990-2023), and the five key major evolution paths were extracted. The research results in this paper will provide useful references for relevant researchers and enterprises in the pharmaceutical industry, promoting the further development and application of nasal drug delivery and nose-to-brain delivery technology.

Policy responsiveness and its administrative organisation in China

Scholarly literature on effective policy responsiveness and its administrative organisation in China remains scant. To address this gap, this article explores the administrative elements that impact policy responsiveness, with particular emphasis on the role of response agencies. The authors propose a theoretical framework that underscores two essential dimensions: political authority and interest homogeneity of response agencies. Using online petition data and fiscal expenditure records, the article demonstrates that local governments effectively address public demands, especially concerning environmental issues. Specifically, policy responsiveness significantly improves when government response agencies demonstrate a high level of political authority and share homogeneous interests with citizens. These conclusions emphasise the need to incorporate administrative perspectives when examining policy responsiveness.

Review of the development of hydrological data quality control in Typhoon Committee Members

Nowadays, with the continual development of the science and technology applied in data observation, monitoring and collection, human has more and more means and channels to obtain various data, consequently, the amount of collected and stored data is also getting bigger and bigger. In recent years, hydro-meteorological data have multiplied in some Typhoon Committee (TC) Members. Data-based advanced technology applications in TC, such as application of Artificial Intelligent (AI) and impact-based typhoon disaster forecasting and early warning, has emerged one after another. A consistent and integrated data quality management system is crucial for ensuring accurate hydrological and meteorological analysis and prediction. Considering the importance and urgent necessary, TC working group on hydrology (WGH) conducted a cooperation project on data quality management in the past years with the major objective of improving the capacity of TC Members on integrated data quality control and processing. Despite the significant improvements, the uncertainties and difficulties in processing the full-elements of hydro-meteorological data still persist in hydro-meteorological data. To tackle these challenges and further enhance the data quality management system, the integration of AI technology shows great promise. By examining the data quality management system at World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as a starting point, this paper explored how related organizations in China, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines and Republic of Korea, manage the quality of hydro-meteorological data; reviewed the current status of hydro-meteorological data quality control in TC Members, and discussed the potential areas to be enhanced in future.

How to Elicit Organizational Citizenship Behavior? The Role of Strengths-Based Leadership

This paper sought to study the association of strengths-based leadership with follower organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and to consider the mediating role of organizational identification and the moderating role of role overload in the relationship. We collected data at three time points from a sample of 272 employees working in diverse organizations in China. Structural equation modeling analysis was utilized to examine our hypotheses. Results showed that strengths-based leadership has a positive relationship with follower OCB even after controlling for humble leadership, and organizational identification mediates this relationship. Moreover, results also indicated that role overload negatively moderates the direct relationship of strengths-based leadership with organizational identification and the indirect relationship of strengths-based leadership with OCB via organizational identification. The present article is the first to investigate the strengths-based leadership and OCB relationship, which contributes to deepening our understanding of how, why, and when strengths-based leadership is associated with OCB.

Does Servant Leadership Affect Public Employees’ Innovative Behavior? The Mediating Role of Organizational Identity

Objective: In the context of China’s deepening reform era, innovation is the first driving force leading development. Involving a sample of 576 public employees from government agencies in Yunnan, China, the present study investigates the impact of servant leadership on public employees’ innovative behavior, as well as the underlying mechanisms of this relationship. Theoretical Framework: According to social identity theory, organizational identity signifies the extent to which individuals acknowledge and identify with their organization. Previous research has shown that leadership styles indirectly affect employee behaviors (e. g., innovative behaviors) through employees’ cognition and emotion [16-18], therefore, organizational identity may be a potential mediating variable in the correlation between servant leadership and the innovative behavior exhibited by employees. Method: Data was collected between September 2023 and January 2024 among public sector employees in Kunming, located in the Yunnan province. The data was collected in two phases at different time points. First, we distributed questionnaires among part-time MPA students in a university in Yunnan province in the first stage. Then, we continued to distribute questionnaires among full-time public employees at various public sectors in Kunming city. Results and Discussion: The results revealed a positive impact of servant leadership on the innovative behavior of Chinese public employees. Additionally, organizational identity partially mediated the association between servant leadership and the innovative behavior of Chinese public employees. These findings may provide some suggestions for the public organizations in China. Research Implications: The present study also has several practical implications for policy-makers within the public sector. First, public organizations ought to attach importance to the servant leadership because it can effectively promote employees’ innovative behavior. Specifically, public organizations can regard the traits of servant leadership as a criterion for selecting leaders within the public sector. By doing so, public organizations can encourage servant leadership style by selecting and promoting those employees with awareness and traits of serving others. Originality/Value: After deleting invalid questionnaires, 576 completed questionnaires were obtained finally. Of all the participants, 24% (n = 138) was male and 76% (n = 438) was female.77.6% of the participants were under the age of 26 years (n = 447). 61.8% (n = 356) have worked less five years in the public sector.

Leadership Style and Social Behavior of Social Workers in China

This study examined the influence of leadership style on the social behave of social workers across different districts and organizations in China. The empirical measurement involved the participation of social work stations and associations, which included the Social Workers Association and various district social work stations in Hunan. The study sample consisted of 488 individuals who were social work learners and professionals. These participants were picked from various districts and training sites, and they were required to undergo self-evaluation tests. Findings reveal that while social workers generally exhibit average levels of empathy, professionalism, ethical decision-making, collaboration, and resilience, significant variations exist based on ae and educational background. Older social workers demonstrate higher levels of these traits compared to younger counterparts. However, barriers such as burnout, limited resources, organizational constraints, and lack of recognition hinder leadership development and positive social behavior. The study seeks to enhance leadership development initiatives and foster positive social behavior in the field of social work in China through a holistic strategy.

A conditional crowd out/in model of government funding on giving of money and time: evidence from social service organizations in China

Existing literature has studied the impact of government funding on donations to nonprofits, proposing and testing different theoretical models, including crowd-out, crowd-in, and inverted U-shaped models. However, there is no consensus regarding whether or under what conditions government funding crowds out or crowds in donations to nonprofits, and little is known regarding whether and how government funding influences time donations. Existing evidence focuses on Western contexts and may not be applicable to non-Western contexts. This study used a random sample of Chinese social service organizations and proposed a more nuanced and complex conditional crowd-out/in model of government funding on donations to nonprofits, extending the testing to both financial and time donations in China. The results from extended regression models with instrumental variables indicate that government funding levels crowd out money donations, while dependence on government funding has an inverted U-shaped effect on money donations. Both the level of and dependence on government funding have curvilinear crowding-out effects on time donations. More importantly, the level of and dependence on government funding have significant interactive effects on both money and time donations. These novel findings make significant theoretical contributions to the literature and have important practical implications for policymakers and nonprofit managers.

Health-related quality of life and influencing factors of patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria in China

BackgroundParoxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare blood disorder, leading to various complications and impairments in patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Limited research has been conducted to evaluate the HRQOL of Chinese patients with PNH. Understanding the HRQOL in this specific population is crucial for providing effective healthcare interventions and improving patient’ health outcomes. This study aimed to assess HRQOL of Chinese patients with PNH, and identify key determinants.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted during 2022 to recruit patients with PNH in China. The study population was recruited from PNH China, one of the largest public welfare PNH patient mutual aid organization in China. Data were collected via an online questionnaire including the EQ-5D-5L (5L), and social-demographic and clinical characteristics. Descriptive statistics were employed to summarize the characteristics of the participants and their HRQOL. Multiple linear and logistic regression analyses were adopted to explore key factors affecting HRQOL.ResultsA total of 329 valid questionnaires were collected. The mean (SD) age of the patients was 35.3 (10.0) years, with 52.3% of them being male. The patients reported more problems in Anxiety/Depression (81.5%) and Pain/Discomfort (69.9%) dimensions compared to the other three 5L dimensions. The mean (SD) of 5L health utility score (HUS) and EQ-VAS score were 0.76 (0.21) and 62.61 (19.20), respectively. According to multiple linear regression, initial symptoms (i.e., Anemia [fatigue, tachycardia, shortness of breath, headache] and back pain) and complication of thrombosis were significant influencing factors affecting 5L HUS. Total personal income of the past year, initial symptom of hemoglobinuria and complication of thrombosis were significantly influencing factors of VAS score. Social-demographic and clinical characteristics, such as gender, income, and thrombosis, were also found to be significantly related to certain 5L health problems as well.ConclusionOur study manifested the HRQOL of PNH patients in China was markedly compromised, especially in two mental-health related dimensions, and revealed several socio-demographic and clinical factors of their HRQOL. These findings could be used as empirical evidence for enhancing the HRQOL of PNH patients in China.

Influence of organization environment on contractor’s inter-regional market entry practice in China: an industry-level approach based on Bayesian logistic regression model

Inter-regional market entry poses a complex challenge for contractors, particularly in the construction industry with its unique characteristics. Existing research predominantly focuses on an international scale and target markets, often overlooking the influence of the organizational environment, especially the home market. This study aims to fill this gap by analyzing how the construction organizational environment affects contractors’ inter-regional market practices. Grounded in theories of organizational management, we developed a theoretical model with seven hypotheses examining the impact of organizational environment. We tested hypotheses with Bayesian logistic regression model based on data from 426 construction organizations in China. Our findings reveal that a contractor’s size significantly impacts the practice compared to other attributes like ownership and experience. Additionally, a thriving local economy strongly supports contractors in exploring other geographical markets. Interestingly, while local competition intensity and protectionism create barriers for external firms, they do not significantly affect the diversification activities of local contractors. These insights contribute to understanding the dynamics of inter-regional market entry in the construction industry and can guide practitioners in strategizing for sustainable growth. Future research could explore more detailed strategies such as market selection and entry mode, enhancing the depth of understanding in this area.

Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and management of ocular adnexal extranodal marginal zone mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma (2023 edition)

Ocular adnexal extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (OAML) is a common malignant tumor that affects the ocular adnexal region. The incidence of OAML is increasing due to the aging population. The tumor invades the ocular adnexal region, which can result in abnormal ocular appearance and function, thereby reducing the quality of life. Currently, there is no standardized diagnosis and management guideline for OAML. To enhance the standardization of diagnosis and management in OAML, a collaborative effort was undertaken by esteemed organizations in China. The Cellular Immune Therapy Committee of China Association for Promotion of Health Science and Technology, the Ocular Tumor Committee of Chinese Medical Doctor Association for Ophthalmologist Branch, the Imaging Medicine Branch of Chinese International Exchange and Promotion Association for Medical and Healthcare, the Tumor and Microecology Professional Committee of China Anti-cancer Association, and the Lymphoma Immunotherapy Committee of Beijing Cancer Prevention Society jointly convened a panel of experts to develop the inaugural "Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Management of ocular adnexal extranodal marginal zone mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma (2023 edition)"..