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Cultural intelligence (CQ) and its role in advancing open innovation alliances (OIA) between China and the West

Cultural intelligence (CQ) and its role in advancing open innovation alliances (OIA) between... Purpose – This paper aims to propose a review of the current open innovation paradigm to include the effects of culture in the internationalized working environment. Design/methodology/approach – Focusing on interpersonal skills, the authors aim to show the current open innovation framework should be extended to include a cross‐cultural lens. Findings – In addition, cultural intelligence is a necessary core competency that can “shine a light” on the various ambiguities and uncertainties encountered in the Chinese business terrain. Originality/value – Cultural intelligence will enhance open innovation alliance effectiveness. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Chinese Entrepreneurship Emerald Publishing

Cultural intelligence (CQ) and its role in advancing open innovation alliances (OIA) between China and the West

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Emerald Publishing
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1756-1396
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10.1108/JCE-03-2013-0008
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Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to propose a review of the current open innovation paradigm to include the effects of culture in the internationalized working environment. Design/methodology/approach – Focusing on interpersonal skills, the authors aim to show the current open innovation framework should be extended to include a cross‐cultural lens. Findings – In addition, cultural intelligence is a necessary core competency that can “shine a light” on the various ambiguities and uncertainties encountered in the Chinese business terrain. Originality/value – Cultural intelligence will enhance open innovation alliance effectiveness.

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Journal of Chinese Entrepreneurship – Emerald Publishing

Published: Sep 4, 2013

Keywords: China; Absorptive capacity; Cross‐cultural differences; Cultural intelligence; Open innovation alliances

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