This paper examines the critical role of innovations as a driver for sustainable competitive advantages. A quadruple model of global strategy is introduced. The model is based on the introduction of an innovation-base...This paper examines the critical role of innovations as a driver for sustainable competitive advantages. A quadruple model of global strategy is introduced. The model is based on the introduction of an innovation-based perspective of strategy. This is in addition to the other three but well-known perspectives of global strategy （industry-based, resource-based, and institution-based views）. Thus, the four perspectives of strategy could lead a complete set of factors that need to be analyzed for the formulation of global strategy. The model could assist organizations in sustaining their competitive advantages. It is proposed that the introduction of the innovation-based view represents the fourth perspective of a strategy quadruple, thus overcoming a long-standing criticism, namely, the global strategy may lack adequate attention to innovation in developing a firms＇ global competitive strategies. This paper presents a set of four hypotheses. When tested, these hypotheses could result in a better understanding of the link between the innovation and the global strategy domain. Furthermore, the quadruple model could be useful in understanding the relationship between innovativeness and business performance. It is anticipated that this paper could assist researchers, business management, and analysts in developing global innovation strategies.展开更多
Five fundamental judgments on oil security situation With the revival of world economy and acceleration of globalization, and with China＇s rapid growth in national economy and improved market accessibility, both glo...Five fundamental judgments on oil security situation With the revival of world economy and acceleration of globalization, and with China＇s rapid growth in national economy and improved market accessibility, both global and domestic macro situations are undergoing profound changes.展开更多
In times of global changes and turbulence like ours, more than anything, firms need some pillars of stability. By this paper we would like to develop a comprehensive and adaptive managerial approach of corporate reput...In times of global changes and turbulence like ours, more than anything, firms need some pillars of stability. By this paper we would like to develop a comprehensive and adaptive managerial approach of corporate reputation. This is based on the premise that intangible assets （in general） and corporate reputation （in particular） are more and more recognized and managed as sources of （unique） sustainable competitive advantages and as core determinants of firm competitiveness, which are relatively hard to build and very easy to loose.展开更多
Sinopec led the Chinese firms in the list, with its ranking up to 31 from 52 of last year. China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） also witnessed a major ranking boost, climbing to 46 from 73 in 2004. The rise f...Sinopec led the Chinese firms in the list, with its ranking up to 31 from 52 of last year. China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） also witnessed a major ranking boost, climbing to 46 from 73 in 2004. The rise for these two oil firms is related to the oil prices jump in the global market, according to some experts.展开更多
文摘This paper examines the critical role of innovations as a driver for sustainable competitive advantages. A quadruple model of global strategy is introduced. The model is based on the introduction of an innovation-based perspective of strategy. This is in addition to the other three but well-known perspectives of global strategy （industry-based, resource-based, and institution-based views）. Thus, the four perspectives of strategy could lead a complete set of factors that need to be analyzed for the formulation of global strategy. The model could assist organizations in sustaining their competitive advantages. It is proposed that the introduction of the innovation-based view represents the fourth perspective of a strategy quadruple, thus overcoming a long-standing criticism, namely, the global strategy may lack adequate attention to innovation in developing a firms＇ global competitive strategies. This paper presents a set of four hypotheses. When tested, these hypotheses could result in a better understanding of the link between the innovation and the global strategy domain. Furthermore, the quadruple model could be useful in understanding the relationship between innovativeness and business performance. It is anticipated that this paper could assist researchers, business management, and analysts in developing global innovation strategies.
文摘Five fundamental judgments on oil security situation With the revival of world economy and acceleration of globalization, and with China＇s rapid growth in national economy and improved market accessibility, both global and domestic macro situations are undergoing profound changes.
文摘In times of global changes and turbulence like ours, more than anything, firms need some pillars of stability. By this paper we would like to develop a comprehensive and adaptive managerial approach of corporate reputation. This is based on the premise that intangible assets （in general） and corporate reputation （in particular） are more and more recognized and managed as sources of （unique） sustainable competitive advantages and as core determinants of firm competitiveness, which are relatively hard to build and very easy to loose.
文摘Sinopec led the Chinese firms in the list, with its ranking up to 31 from 52 of last year. China National Petroleum Corporation （CNPC） also witnessed a major ranking boost, climbing to 46 from 73 in 2004. The rise for these two oil firms is related to the oil prices jump in the global market, according to some experts.
