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Corporate internal control, financial mismatch mitigation and innovation performance

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  • Xiao Li
  • Zhiquan Zhao

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Based on the resource allocation optimization theory, from the perspective of internal control (IC) and financial mismatch jointly affecting technological innovation, this study selects the listed enterprises in China’s capital market from 2012 to 2020 as the sample, and explores the mechanism among IC, financial mismatch and technological innovation. The results show that effective IC significantly promotes corporate innovation, and mitigates financial mismatch. The mitigation of financial mismatch presents a significant mediating effect between effective IC and innovation output. In Discussion, this study finds that the effects are significantly reflected in non-state-owned enterprises, but not in state-owned enterprises. Finally, it is suggested to improve IC effectiveness continuously, to stimulate innovation vitality, optimize financial resources allocation, and foster new momentum for economic development. And it is suggested to facilitate the transmission effect that effective IC mitigates financial mismatch, and enhances innovation output. Also, the innovation activities in state-owned and non-state-owned enterprises should be coordinated to promote the steady and healthy development of the economy.

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  • Xiao Li & Zhiquan Zhao, 2022. "Corporate internal control, financial mismatch mitigation and innovation performance," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 17(12), pages 1-29, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0278633
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278633
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