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Case analysis of imitative innovation in Chinese manufacturing SMEs : Products, features, barriers and competences for transition

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  • Xiubao Yu

    (Tongji University)

  • Jie Yan

    (EESC-GEM Grenoble Ecole de Management)

  • Dimitris Assimakopoulos

    (EESC-GEM Grenoble Ecole de Management)

Abstract

Instead of viewing imitation and innovation as two opposite extremes, this research views firms' new product development as a continuous spectrum in which pure imitation at the one end and original innovation at the other. Firms change their position gradually by means of continuous organizational learning and systematic improvement in R&D capability during the imitative innovation process. Novelty and originality of innovations were increased gradually, and finally firms are able to carry out original innovations with good novelty. This case study investigates how the Chinese manufacturing SMEs go through this process. Drawing upon a multiple case study approach, this research in particular addresses the following questions: How do Chinese firms transit from pure imitation to original innovation through imitative innovation? What barriers may firms encounter in each stage of the transition? What competences do firms need to develop in order to make the transition successfully? Through appropriate Chinese manufacturing SMEs design they may improve their innovation capability to enable support to governmental policy making.

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  • Xiubao Yu & Jie Yan & Dimitris Assimakopoulos, 2015. "Case analysis of imitative innovation in Chinese manufacturing SMEs : Products, features, barriers and competences for transition," Post-Print hal-02313377, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-02313377
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2015.03.003
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    1. Yexin Liu & Weiwei Wu & Yanggi Kim, 2023. "How do latecomer firms achieve catch-up through technology management: a comparative analysis," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 10(1), pages 1-12, December.
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    3. Paul, Justin & Parthasarathy, Sundar & Gupta, Parul, 2017. "Exporting challenges of SMEs: A review and future research agenda," Journal of World Business, Elsevier, vol. 52(3), pages 327-342.
    4. Naradda Gamage, Sisira Kumara & Ekanayake, EMS & Abeyrathne, GAKNJ & Prasanna, RPIR & Jayasundara, JMSB & Rajapakshe, PSK, 2019. "Global Challenges and Survival Strategies of the SMEs in the Era of Economic Globalization: A Systematic Review," MPRA Paper 98419, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    5. Liu, Bai & Ju, Tao & Bai, Min & Yu, Chia-Feng (Jeffrey), 2021. "Imitative innovation and financial distress risk: The moderating role of executive foreign experience," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 71(C), pages 526-548.
    6. Zhang, Xuan & Nie, Huihua, 2021. "Public health insurance and pharmaceutical innovation: Evidence from China," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 148(C).

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