Abstract

Previous researches have utilized analytic hierarchy process, factor analysis and other methods in investigating innovation ability; however, these have been found to have a common problem that is either too subjective or involves a complex calculation procedure. Application of catastrophe progression method in this paper on innovation ability evaluation of high-tech enterprises helps to avoid these problems. The research results show that the innovation ability of Chinese high-tech enterprises keeps enhancing from the Interior West to the Eastern coastal region, with creativity and innovation efficiency closely related.

Key words: Catastrophe progression method, innovation ability, high-tech enterprise.