Political Connections as an Impediment to Chinese Firms’ Innovation? A Motivation–Opportunity–Ability Perspective

Shou, Yongyi; Shao, Jinan; Wang, Weijiao

doi:10.1109/tem.2020.3045438

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“…Institutional theory suggests that a higher level of institutional development is characterized by well-developed factor markets, innovation intermediaries, and strong protection of intellectual property rights (Ghoul et al, 2017). In this study, regional-level institutional development is considered normative pressure that can significantly affect how DT promotes CE performance (Shou et al, 2020).…”

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“…Politically connected firms may remain complacent and be too wary of investing in activities with additional risks, such as DT and CE practices. Moreover, to build and maintain political relationships, companies must provide government officials with additional remuneration, which adds to the cost of their business operations (Shou et al, 2020). As a result, companies seeking to establish solid political links likely limit their funding for DT projects.…”

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“…2.4.2 Normative pressure and institutional development. Institutional development varies significantly in China's subnational areas (Shou et al, 2020). According to Zhou et al (2017), institutional development refers to "the degree to which market fundamentals support economic activities, including the proportion of resources allocated through the market, the percentage of products with market-based prices, and the development of market intermediaries and legal systems."…”

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“…Following Shou et al (2020), this study focuses on firms in high-tech manufacturing industries since these firms are more likely to adopt DT than traditional manufactories and play a significant role in contributing to Chinese economic development (Hong et al, 2016). Table 3 presents the 2-digit industry codes of high-tech manufacturing industries of Chinese listed companies issued by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (Shou et al, 2020). We searched all the listed firms with these 2-digit industry codes in the CSMAR database and CNRDS platform to identify our sample firms.…”

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“…Regional institutional development was measured using the marketization index issued by the National Economic Research Institute (NERI) in China (Shou et al, 2020). This index measures institutional development along the following five dimensions in all 31 Chinese provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions:…”

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Digital transformation and the circular economy: an institutional theory perspective

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PurposeWithin the current institutional landscape, characterized by increased societal and governmental emphasis on environmental preservation, there is growing interest in the potential of digital transformation (DT) to advance the circular economy (CE). Nonetheless, the empirical substantiation of the connection between DT and CE remains limited. This study seeks to investigate the impact of DT on CE at the organizational level and examine how various institutional factors may shape this relationship within the Chinese context.Design/methodology/approachTo scrutinize this association, we construct a research framework and formulate hypotheses drawing on institutional theory, obtaining panel data from 238 Chinese-listed high-tech manufacturing firms from 2006 to 2019. A regression analysis approach is adopted for the sample data.FindingsOur regression analysis reveals a positive influence of DT on CE performance at the organizational level. Furthermore, our findings suggest that the strength of this relationship is bolstered in the presence of heightened regional institutional development and industry competition. Notably, we find no discernible effect of a firm’s political connections on the DT–CE performance nexus.Originality/valueThis study furnishes empirical evidence on the relationship between DT and CE performance. By elucidating the determinants of this relationship within the distinct context of Chinese institutions, our research offers theoretical and practical insights, thus laying the groundwork for subsequent investigations into this burgeoning area of inquiry.

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How institutional pressures on green innovation are perceived by firms? The role of board social ties

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Zhang,

2024

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Institutional pressures are major driving forces for firms' green innovation. However, there is significant heterogeneity in firms' responses to these forces due to the complex information environment within the institutional field. Social ties are known to provide information and resources. This study explores how board social ties, including business and political ties, shape firms' responsiveness to formal and informal institutional forces related to green innovation. Using a dataset from Chinese listed companies in the manufacturing sector, we propose that firms' business ties strengthen the effects of various institutional pressures on green innovation. On the other hand, political ties strengthen the impact of environmental regulation on green innovation but weaken the influence of imitative pressure on green innovation. This suggests that political ties can be a double‐edged sword in firms' responses to institutional pressures. This research contributes to institutional theory and social capital theory, offering implications for green innovation strategies.

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Be cautious or win in danger? Firms’ economic policy uncertainty perception and green technology innovation

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Political Connections as an Impediment to Chinese Firms’ Innovation? A Motivation–Opportunity–Ability Perspective

Cited by 16 publications

References 41 publications

Digital transformation and the circular economy: an institutional theory perspective

Digital transformation and the circular economy: an institutional theory perspective

How institutional pressures on green innovation are perceived by firms? The role of board social ties

Be cautious or win in danger? Firms’ economic policy uncertainty perception and green technology innovation

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