Tyfield, David and Jin, Jun (2010) Low-carbon disruptive innovation in China. Journal of Knowledge-based Innovation in China, 2 (3). pp. 269-282. ISSN 1756-1418
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Purpose – This paper seeks to explore arguments for the importance of disruptive innovation to China's low-carbon transition, while such innovation is generally overlooked and/or belittled. Design/methodology/approach – The paper builds on the multi-level perspective (MLP) of systems transitions being developed by interdisciplinary scholars regarding low-carbon innovation to explore the multiple opportunities regarding disruptive innovation in the case of China. Findings – This exploration details that at the levels of business strategy, national economic development and governance of a transition to ecological sustainability, there is a strong prima facie case that disruptive innovation offers singular opportunities in China regarding low-carbon innovation, while a focus on hi-tech innovation alone is unlikely to effect the radical systems transition needed. Practical implications – Acknowledging and incorporating such opportunities is thus to be encouraged, both in China and elsewhere, including in the formulation of low-carbon innovation policy. A concerted research programme for ongoing and iterative “second-order” learning about concrete examples of disruptive low-carbon innovation is advocated. Social implications – The increased opportunities for dispersed social involvement in a low-carbon transition through disruptive innovation are discussed. Originality/value – The paper offers a novel synthesis of diverse literatures to advocate a significantly different approach to low-carbon innovation than is evidenced in current policy and policy discourse.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Knowledge-based Innovation in China |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Carbon ; Environmental management ; Innovation ; China. |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HM Sociology |
| Departments: | Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences > Sociology |
| ID Code: | 40870 |
| Deposited By: | Mr Richard Ingham |
| Deposited On: | 15 Jun 2011 10:19 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 07 Aug 2012 14:31 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/40870 |
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