Correlation of innovation network and innovation performance of enterprises in industrial cluster: A case study of cable industry cluster of Gaogou Town, Anhui Province

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-9479.2021.01.2019465

Abstract

Abstract:

Based on the perspective of innovation network and innovation performance, taking the questionnaires and interview information of 54 cable enterprises in Gaogou Town as the original data, using reliability, validity testing and correlation analysis, this paper empirically explores the correlation between 19 measurement indicators in five dimensions of innovation network in Gaogou cable industry cluster and 6 measurement indicators in one dimension of enterprise innovation performance. The study finds:1)Under the influence of the overall innovation network, the innovation network of cable enterprises in Gaogou Town has a significant impact of positive and high correlation on innovation performance, research subjects are interrelated and dependent on each other.2) The relationship between the research subjects is not tight in reality, and the development of the innovation network is not perfect.3)Endogenous power of the enterprise, the promotion of government behavior and corporate cooperation drive affects innovation networks and innovation performance development at different degrees and levels. This paper summarizes the correlation and impact mechanism of the innovation network and innovation performance of enterprises in the industrial clusters of Gaogou Town. It has certain exploration significance for the revitalization and improvement of the innovation capability of the cable industry in Gaogou Town.

Key words: innovation network, innovation performance, relevance analysis, Gaogou Town, Anhui Province, cable industry cluster

摘要：

基于创新网络与创新绩效视角，以高沟54家电缆企业问卷及访谈信息为原始数据，运用信度、效度和关联性分析，实证探讨高沟电缆产业集群内创新网络5个维度19个测量指标与企业创新绩效1个维度6个测量指标之间的关联。研究发现：（1）在整体创新网络影响下，高沟电缆企业创新网络对创新绩效有显著正向强相关影响，研究主体互相关联、互为依托；（2）主体之间的实际联系并不密切，创新网络发展并不完善；（3）企业内生力量、政府行为导向和企业合作驱动均在不同程度和层面影响创新网络与创新绩效发展。研究总结高沟产业集群内企业创新网络与创新绩效关联及其影响机理，对高沟电缆产业振兴、提升创新能力有一定的探究意义。

关键词: 创新网络, 创新绩效, 关联性分析, 安徽高沟, 电缆产业集群

Jingjing BAI, Junfeng LI. Correlation of innovation network and innovation performance of enterprises in industrial cluster: A case study of cable industry cluster of Gaogou Town, Anhui Province[J]. World Regional Studies, 2021, 30(1): 157-166.

柏晶菁, 李俊峰. 产业集群内企业创新网络与创新绩效关联性实证研究[J]. 世界地理研究, 2021, 30(1): 157-166.

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类型	电缆及其配套企业		高新技术与新兴产业
类型	电缆及其配套企业	规模以上电缆企业	高新技术企业	新兴产业
集群内企业总数	96	39	31	9
被访企业数量	54	32	24	3
被访企业占现营业企业比例/%	56.25	82.05	77.42	33.33

类型	电缆及其配套企业		高新技术与新兴产业
类型	电缆及其配套企业	规模以上电缆企业	高新技术企业	新兴产业
集群内企业总数	96	39	31	9
被访企业数量	54	32	24	3
被访企业占现营业企业比例/%	56.25	82.05	77.42	33.33

研究变量		测量指标	预期假设
创新网络	企业—企业	A1 同顾客/客户；A2 同供应/采购商；A3 同物流企业；A4 与企业同竞争者	＋
	企业—政府	B1 同政府创新服务机构/部门；B2 同政府信息服务机构/部门；B3 同政府监管机构/部门	＋
	企业—中介	C1 同技术中介机构；C2 同技术市场（技术转移中心）；C3 同行业协会；C4 同风险投资组织（银行、信托等）	＋
	企业—研究组织	D1 同大学；D2 同研究机构；D3 同学院/技校	＋
	企业自身	E1 企业创新能力；E2 企业合作能力；E3 企业创新及合作文化氛围 E4 企业对现有创新网络的信任程度；E5 企业引入更多的创新人才	＋
创新绩效		F1 与同行相比，企业常在行业内率先推出新产品	＋
		F2 与同行相比，企业产品创新和改进获得了很好的市场响应
		F3 公司新产品的技术含量
		F4 公司引入新的生产运作方式
		F5 新产品开发投入产出效率
		F6 公司拥有一流的技术工艺和流程

研究变量		测量指标	预期假设
创新网络	企业—企业	A1 同顾客/客户；A2 同供应/采购商；A3 同物流企业；A4 与企业同竞争者	＋
	企业—政府	B1 同政府创新服务机构/部门；B2 同政府信息服务机构/部门；B3 同政府监管机构/部门	＋
	企业—中介	C1 同技术中介机构；C2 同技术市场（技术转移中心）；C3 同行业协会；C4 同风险投资组织（银行、信托等）	＋
	企业—研究组织	D1 同大学；D2 同研究机构；D3 同学院/技校	＋
	企业自身	E1 企业创新能力；E2 企业合作能力；E3 企业创新及合作文化氛围 E4 企业对现有创新网络的信任程度；E5 企业引入更多的创新人才	＋
创新绩效		F1 与同行相比，企业常在行业内率先推出新产品	＋
		F2 与同行相比，企业产品创新和改进获得了很好的市场响应
		F3 公司新产品的技术含量
		F4 公司引入新的生产运作方式
		F5 新产品开发投入产出效率
		F6 公司拥有一流的技术工艺和流程

研究变量		项数	Cronbach's α	KMO
创新网络	企业—企业	4	0.852	0.776
	企业—政府	3	0.945	0.693
	企业—中介	4	0.867	0.710
	企业—研究组织	3	0.900	0.729
	企业自身	5	0.953	0.910
创新绩效		6	0.975	0.920