Which Factor Dominates the Evolution of Green Transformation System of Resource-based Enterprises? Evidence from China

Ran Qiu; Ziyuan Zhang; Liying Yu

doi:10.5755/j01.ee.35.5.35325

Authors

Ran Qiu School of Management, Shanghai University, China
Ziyuan Zhang Centre of Energy Economy Study, School of Business Administration, Henan Polytechnic University, China
Liying Yu School of Management, Shanghai University, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.ee.35.5.35325

Keywords:

Resource-Based Enterprises, Green Transformation System, Evolutionary Dynamics Mechanisms, Evolutionary Patterns, Haken Model

Abstract

The green transformation of resource-based enterprises, as a complex systemic endeavour, has lacked in-depth exploration of the driving paths and evolutionary patterns of the system. Therefore, we analyse the formation mechanism and framework of the green transformation system of resource-based enterprises (GTSRE). Moreover, drawing on the practical experiences of representative provinces in central and western China from 2008 to 2019, the Haken model and evolutionary orderliness model are employed. The results show that the formation of GTSRE is a coupling and interactive behaviour that arises from the comprehensive consideration of the enterprises and the regions based on their respective development needs and capabilities. The evolution of the GTSRE does not have a completely consistent evolutionary process. Its evolution follows a driving path characterized by government regulation promotion–market green guidance–green technological innovation. The degree of influence of driving factors varies with the developmental stages. The evolution pattern of GTSRE in central and western regions shows significant gaps both within and between regions, and there is a further trend towards expansion.

Author Biographies

Ran Qiu, School of Management, Shanghai University, China

Ran Qiu, Ph.D. candidate, is currently working in School of Management, Shanghai University. Her research interests focus on enterprise transformation and system analysis.

Ziyuan Zhang, Centre of Energy Economy Study, School of Business Administration, Henan Polytechnic University, China

Ziyuan Zhang, Ph.D., Lecturer, is currently working in Centre of Energy Economy Study, School of Business Administration, Henan Polytechnic University. His research interests focus on green governance.

Liying Yu, School of Management, Shanghai University, China

Liying Yu (Corresponding author), Prof., is currently working in School of Management, Shanghai University. Her research interests focus on green governance.