Perceived organisational climate, knowledge transfer and innovation in China-based research and development companies
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
International Journal of Human Resource Management
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Volume
22
Issue
1
First Page
34
Last Page
56
Keywords
China-based R&D companies, Individual innovation, Organizational climate
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 US 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.
DOI
10.1080/09585192.2011.538967
Print ISSN
09585192
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Zhang, Y., & Begley, T. M. (2011). Perceived organisational climate, knowledge transfer and innovation in China-based research and development companies. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 22(1), 34-56. doi:10.1080/09585192.2011.538967