The Partnership Network Structure of Automakers under Radical Technological Change

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2021-12-01 DOI:10.2478/bsrj-2021-0021

F. Isada

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Abstract

Abstract Background: Traditionally, dense network structures have dominated partnerships in the automotive industry. On the other hand, previous research in other industries has shown that network structures suitable for radical innovation include weak ties, structural holes and betweenness centrality. Objective: The purpose of this research is to empirically analyse the effect of the ongoing and radical change in the business environment within the automotive industry, referred to as CASE (connected, autonomous/automated, shared, and electric), on the network structure of the partnerships of automobile manufacturers. Methods/Approach: The methodology of this study is based on the use of real data on partnerships of car manufacturers around the world, analysed using social network analysis methods. Results/Findings: The analysis confirms that there is a significant correlation between the degree of the CASE approach, the number of weak ties and the size of structural holes. In addition, several cases showed significant differences in the network structure between new technology ventures and existing legacy technology firms. The findings highlight the insight that the network structure of the automotive industry is likely to change significantly in the future due to technological innovation.

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技术变革下汽车制造商的伙伴关系网络结构

背景:传统上，密集的网络结构主导着汽车行业的伙伴关系。另一方面，其他行业的研究表明，适合突破性创新的网络结构包括弱联系、结构洞和中间中心性。目的:本研究的目的是实证分析汽车行业内商业环境正在发生的根本性变化，即CASE(互联、自主/自动化、共享和电动)对汽车制造商合作伙伴关系网络结构的影响。方法/途径:本研究的方法是基于对世界各地汽车制造商合作伙伴关系的真实数据的使用，并使用社会网络分析方法进行分析。结果/发现:分析证实，CASE方法的程度、弱联系的数量和结构孔的大小之间存在显著的相关性。此外，一些案例显示新技术企业与现有传统技术企业之间的网络结构存在显著差异。研究结果强调，由于技术创新，未来汽车行业的网络结构可能会发生重大变化。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

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