Unit 11 - The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care, CPK 36 Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Health and Social Care

Background of the Study

In order to meet the organizational objectives, every business firm requires innovation and creativity because it creates a competitive advantage. The number of studies has been conducted in regard to innovation and creativity concept but there was a limitation which impacts outcome in a negative manner. Current research overcomes the limitation of further research works and provides information about the role of cultural factors during innovation and creativity (Walsh, 2013). It is also beneficial for a better understanding of reliability and validity concepts because it focuses on the ethical data collection process.

Research Aim and Objectives

Aim: To analyze the impact of the country’s culture on business innovation and creativity: A study on China.

Objectives:

• To identify the factors that encourage business to indulge in innovation and creativity.
• To assess the influence of Chinese culture on business innovation and creativity.
• To determine the key benefits obtained by businesses operating in the Chinese market.
• To recommend effective ways through which Chinese businesses can adopt better innovative practices.

Literature Review

Factors encourage business to indulge in innovation and creativity

According to Silverman (2014), innovation is considered a procedure that brings the best ideas into reality and leads a business to an impressive level of success. The creation of new values to the business is one of the key reasons that businesses are now more indulge in innovation and creativity. It also promotes coordination among different activities of business by enhancing a unique combination of innovation, creativity, idea, and knowledge (Massingham, 2012). Abrahamson (2010) has said that it also motivates professionals to access different sources and gather new information for further developments.  It also provides a strength to manage challenging situations in a better way and lead a business to an impressive level of success. Communication among members can also be improved through adaptation of innovation and creativity (Abrahamson, 2010). Learning and sharing lessons lead to higher competency. In order to accomplish creativity and innovation working, it is also necessary for businesses to understand the cultural aspects of society. Improper learning of cultural elements may influence business in a negative manner and create conflict situations.

China culture and its influence

As per the view of Albanese (2010), Chinese culture is considered an autocratic culture and it is one of the reasons that innovation and creativity do not have any support from Chinese culture. China is having various developments in the information and technology sector but there is less acceptance of innovation. People are still more focused on traditional approaches within China (Albanese, 2010). It has been spotted that Chinese cultural factors are still the same as compared to the past 100 years. As per the above statements, it can be concluded that the Chinese culture is not supportive of innovation and creativity.

Research Methodology

In order to accomplish the objectives of current research, it is necessary to design a path with a combination of various tools and techniques. In regard to present research will focus on qualitative as well as quantitative methods of data collection. A questionnaire and a detailed survey with top professionals within China will provide an effective evaluation of key factors. Data will be collected from top managers of three different business firms such as RT-Mart Shanghai Ltd., BYD, McDonald's. With the help of positive research philosophy, a researcher can measure different types of qualitative and quantitative information in the most efficient manner (Zhao, 2012).  Moreover, an exploratory research design will facilitate the researcher to collect more information about the influence of Chinese culture on business innovation and creativity. In addition to this, the researcher will take a sample size of 9 respondents for the collection of information. Out of 9 respondents, each three of will be from different sectors. Primary and secondary research tools will be considered in the investigation for the effective accomplishment of objectives and goals (Kaufman, 2013).  The primary data will be collected with the assistance of the questionnaire and face to face interview method. In order to collect secondary research information number of secondary sources will be accessed such as books, journals, online books, etc.

Implementation Plan

Task 2

Data collection

Theme 1: Does the culture of China allows you to modify your operations and operating on a wider basis

Theme 2: Culture of China is in favor of technological advancement and other types of innovative practices

Theme 3: Your market performance has been improved by adopting Chinese culture

Theme 4: Which factor do you consider important while adopting innovative practices

Theme 5: Does creativity in the major operations contributes to the economic development of China

Interpretation

Theme 1: Does the culture of China allows you to modify your operations and operating on wider basis

As per the above statics, it can be interpreted that the total number of respondents was 9 and out of that three percent that culture of China allows you to modify your operations and operating on a wider basis. The rest of the six are not in the support of the statement. It clearly indicates that the business firm is facing issues due to autocratic cultural aspects within China. It means it is essential for the management of a business organization to ensure that they have proper knowledge about Chinese culture for appropriate designing of development strategies.

Theme 2: Culture of China is in favor of technological advancement and other types of innovative practices

According to the study to a graphical statement, it can be asserted that the culture of China is in favor of technological advancement and other types of innovative practices. It is because out of nine respondents the four of them have disagreed with the statement. According to professionals of big organization the Chinese culture is having technological updates but they are not focusing more on innovation. It restricts business firms to operate a business with innovative business techniques as compared to western nations. Three of the respondents are in favor of the statement “culture of China is in favor of technological advancement and other types of innovative practices”.

Theme 3: Your market performance has been improved by adopting Chinese culture

On the basis of the above data, it can be interpreted that most of the professional's percent that their market performance has not been improved by adopting Chinese culture. It means the lack of innovation and creativity in Chinese culture is impacting business in a diverse manner. Out of nine respondents, the five are top managers are not in support of the statement and the rest of the four think that Chinese culture has boosted their performance. However, Chinese culture adaptation is essential for the business firm but innovation and creativity is also significant for the sustainable development of business.

Theme 4: Which factor do you consider important while adopting innovative practices

The above-mentioned data presents that the culture of nation, competition and market practices plays a key role in the adaptation of innovative practice. In support of this, it can also be said that the culture of a nation is considered as one of the significant factors that can promote the innovative business practice. It means the government authorities and domestic business firms need to focus on a few cultural changes that can lead a business to innovative practice. Modifications must be taken into account as per the needs of organizations as well as society. It will provide strong coordination between social development and innovative business practice.

Theme 5: Does creativity in the major operations contributes to the economic development of China

As per the above statements, it can be said that the creativity in the major operations contributes to the economic development of China. In addition to this, it can be stated that out of nine respondents, the six are percent that the creativity in the major operations contributes to the economic development of China. The rest of the three are not in the support of the statement. It clearly indicates that with an improvement in innovative practice the operational opportunities for business organizations can be enhanced. It also has a direct impact on social and economic development.

Recommendations

Current research has focused on the impact of a country’s culture on business innovation and creativity: A study on China. In order to understand the concept of innovation and creativity, the researcher can focus on the number of activities such as a study on ways that promote innovation and creativity in the manufacturing sector. Furthermore, the investigation of methods and techniques that can be used to bring new ideas in operations. It will provide information about additional factors that can promote creativity and innovation in the organization.

Other than this, in order to have an effective promotion of innovation and creativity in China, the business firm can focus on the number of changes. In addition to this, it can be said that the changes in leadership style are also beneficial for the effective promotion of innovation. It will allow members to share new ideas with management and bring innovative ways to overcome issues. The assistance of various experts can also facilitate management to bring innovation as per the cultural needs of China. The proper study of Chinese culture can also lead a business to impressive levels of success.

Conclusion

As per the above study, it can be concluded that innovation and creativity in the workplace are beneficial for every organization. It provides better opportunities for the business and leads management to an impressive level of success. It has been spotted in the primary and secondary investigation that the Chinese culture is not providing many contributions to innovative work practice. Autocratic culture and traditional aspects present within Chinese culture impacts the development of business firms in a negative manner. Moreover, it can be said that the creativity in the major operations contributes to the economic development of China. Other than this, it has been identified that the culture of China is in favor of technological advancement and other types of innovative practices. 

References

• Abrahamson, E., 2010. Creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in China. Management and Organization Review. 
• Albanese, D., 2010. Asian creativity, chapter one: Creativity across three Chinese societies. Thinking Skills and Creativity.
• Kaufman, J.C., 2013. The creativity of Chinese and American cultures: A synthetic analysis. The Journal of Creative Behavior.
• Massingham, P., 2012. Q methodology: is it useful for accounting research?. Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management.
• Silverman, D., 2014. Qualitative Research: Theory, Method and Practice.

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