Perceived organisational climate, knowledge transfer, and innovation in China-based research & development companies

Authors

Yi ZHANGFollow
Thomas M. BEGLEYFollow

Document Type

Paper Series

Publication Date

4-2010

No.

065-0910

Abstract

In this study, we integrate three concepts: perceived organisational climate, knowledge transfer, and individual innovation. Relationships of organisational climate with innovation have been studied mainly in Western countries. We test three sets of hypotheses that compare two groups of Chinese research and development (R&D) professionals: those working for Chinese companies (CCs); and those working for China-based subsidiaries of U.S. companies (ACs). The findings support two conclusions: 1) organisational climate constructs show relevance in China and 2) company origin matters: the two groups of Chinese professionals show somewhat different patterns of climate-knowledge transfer-innovation relationships.

Comments

HKIBS Working Paper Series 065-0910

Recommended Citation

Zhang, Y., & Begley, T. M. (2010). Perceived organisational climate, knowledge transfer, and innovation in China-based research & development companies (HKIBS Working Paper Series 065-0910). Retrieved from Lingnan University website: http://commons.ln.edu.hk/hkibswp/47