A technological innovation model based on resource integration: A case study of Shenhua

This paper proposes a model of network innovation based on resource integration drawing upon relevant literature on technology innovation. Through a case study of China Shenhua Energy Company Limited (Shenhua), it finds that in a high-velocity environment, technological innovation in enterprises bec...

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Published in:Frontiers of business research in China 2008-09, Vol.2 (3), p.397, Article 397
Main Authors: Yi, Zhihong, Gu, Dazhao, Song, Hua, Yu, Kangkang
Format: Article
Language:English
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Accounting/Auditing
Business and Management
Business Finance
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Organization
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Summary:This paper proposes a model of network innovation based on resource integration drawing upon relevant literature on technology innovation. Through a case study of China Shenhua Energy Company Limited (Shenhua), it finds that in a high-velocity environment, technological innovation in enterprises becomes more external-oriented and network-oriented. The innovation patterns used in Shenhua mainly include hub and spoke innovation, chain innovation, and aggregation innovation. The adoption of these innovation patterns greatly enhances Shenhua’s innovation performance under the moderation of management mechanism of integrating internal and external resources.
ISSN:1673-7326
1673-7431
DOI:10.1007/s11782-008-0024-5