Strategic schema, innovation search and technological innovation capability evolution——Theoretical modeling and simulation based on system dynamics

CHEN Li-tian, XU Qing-rui, WU Zhi-yan

Systems Engineering - Theory & Practice ›› 2014, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (7) : 1705-1719.

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Systems Engineering - Theory & Practice ›› 2014, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (7) : 1705-1719. DOI: 10.12011/1000-6788(2014)7-1705

Strategic schema, innovation search and technological innovation capability evolution——Theoretical modeling and simulation based on system dynamics

  • CHEN Li-tian1, XU Qing-rui2, WU Zhi-yan2
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Based on upper echelon theory, cognitive theory and knowledge structure perspective, this study constructed a system dynamics model about the process from knowledge search to knowledge creation. The relationship among strategic schema, innovation search and technological innovation capability is quantified. The findings are as follows: first, there is an important trajectory of technological innovation capability evolution: "absorptive capacity dominant-absorption & integration capabilities lead-absorptive, integration & creation capabilities at a high level under balanced development"; second, the complexity of strategic schema, maintaining between 20%~50%, helps to the transition of evolution trajectory of technological innovation capability. These findings can fill the existing research gap generated by empirical research on technological innovation, and can enrich the application of system dynamics in the field of innovation management.

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technological innovation capability / evolution / strategic schema / innovation search / system dynamics

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CHEN Li-tian , XU Qing-rui , WU Zhi-yan. Strategic schema, innovation search and technological innovation capability evolution——Theoretical modeling and simulation based on system dynamics. Systems Engineering - Theory & Practice, 2014, 34(7): 1705-1719 https://doi.org/10.12011/1000-6788(2014)7-1705

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