A country’s rate of technological change and advancement is a major determinant for its economic development (Freeman, 1994; Romer, 1990; Solow, 1957). Therefore, policy-makers need to understand what drives the technological change and advancement of the countries they administrate. Of the many factors that affect a society’s ability to invent and advance, one that has yet received limited attention is national culture.
Furthermore, managers of multinational firms implicitly face the selection of a cultural context when selecting favourable locations for their business activities. If national culture had a positive influence on innovative activities, it should be considered in location decisions for innovative activities.
Therefore, this paper explores the relationship between certain aspects af a nation's culture and it's innovativeness.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Confucian Dynamism
- Confucian teachings
- Confucian Dynamism dimension of culture
- Confucian Dynamism and innovation
- Confucian Dynamism and economic development
- Confucian Dynamism and R&D
- National innovativeness
- Confucian Dynamism
- Hypotheses Development
- Links relating to economic development
- Links relating to R&D effort
- Research Methods
- Sample and data
- Measures
- Results, Analysis and Discussion
- Results and Analysis
- Discussion
- Revised model
- Micro-level explanations
- Conclusions, Limitations and Implications
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study investigates the influence of Confucian Dynamism on national innovativeness. Using data from 19 countries, it aims to establish a theoretical model and explore how cultural values impact societal innovation.
- The relationship between Confucian Dynamism and national innovativeness.
- The role of Confucian Dynamism in economic development and R&D.
- The influence of Confucian Dynamism on individual- and firm-level innovation.
- Developing a revised model to explain the relationship between Confucian Dynamism and national innovativeness.
- Exploring the cultural factors that contribute to a nation's innovative capacity.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets the stage by highlighting the importance of innovation for national wealth and the potential for cultural influences on innovation. The literature review delves into the concept of Confucian Dynamism, its implications for economic development and R&D, and its relationship to innovation. This chapter also examines national innovativeness, providing a theoretical framework for the study.
Chapter 3 focuses on hypothesis development, establishing links between Confucian Dynamism, economic development, and R&D effort. Chapter 4 outlines the research methods employed, including the sample, data, and measures used in the study. The following chapter presents the results of the research, providing insights into the relationship between Confucian Dynamism and national innovativeness.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study explores the relationship between Confucian Dynamism and national innovativeness, examining the impact of cultural values on economic development, R&D, and individual- and firm-level innovation. Key concepts include cultural influences on innovation, national culture, Confucian teachings, long-term orientation, national innovativeness, economic growth, and R&D investment.
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- MIntBus Sebastian Walter (Author), 2010, How Does Confucian Dynamism Influence National Innovativeness, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/211153
