Journal of Knowledge-based Innovation in China: Volume 2 Issue 1

Introduction: innovation in Chinese firms

Dimitris Assimakopoulos

This introduction aims to set the scene for this special issue on innovation in Chinese firms.

Diffusion of VoIP in Chinese large enterprises: the cases of Air China and Harvest Fund

Dimitris Assimakopoulos, Herman Wu

This research paper aims to apply the technology‐organization‐environment (TOE) framework to describe and discuss the critical factors concerning the diffusion of voice over…

Global R&D organization and the development of dynamic capabilities: Literature review and case study of a Chinese high‐tech firm

Ralf Martin Ester, Dimitris Assimakopoulos, Maximilian von Zedtwitz, Xiubao Yu

How does the internationalization of R&D influence the development of dynamic capabilities? Based on the observation that Chinese high‐tech companies internationalize parts of…

Multinational investment projects in the petrochemical industry in China

Emanuela Todeva, Yan Fu

The paper discusses the new concept of “Multinational Investment Projects” (MIPs) and its application in the context of international business operations in China. The…

Human and social capital interplay among internationalizing SMEs

François Goxe

This paper aims to provide an explanation for foreign small‐ and‐medium‐sized enterprise' (SMEs) internationalization results in China based on human and social capital…

SME innovation in Zhejiang, China: Potential constraints to development of widespread innovation

Darryn Mitussis

The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the barriers to innovation in Chinese small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Key approaches to research knowledge for doctoral students: study of Tongji University, China

Xiubao Yu, Ming Chen, Wenhong You

The purpose of this paper is to identify the most important approaches to gaining research knowledge employed by full‐time doctoral students in a Chinese university.

Effectiveness of Western MBA programmes for Chinese managers

Kai‐Cheung Yan, Michael Mak

This paper aims to address how management knowledge transferred through Western management education programmes is effectively perceived and applied to decisions by Chinese…

Measuring the impact of research

Rebecca Marsh