本文採用新的分析框架研究城市競爭力。筆者認為城市競爭力是一個與地方有關的概念，研究應分為三個階段。首先，城市競爭力學者應先選定研究的理論視角，然後按理論找出可比的研究對象。第二，學者可根據指標體系進一步研究城市間的相對競爭力，這一指標體系應該細分為表現部份及解釋部份。最後，學者可集中研究個別城市的發展。本文選定香港進行案例研究，先從世界城市角度確定新加坡是香港在亞太區內的主要競爭對手，比較香港與新加坡的經濟體系。分析結果顯示，香港的整體競爭力比新加坡高，尤其在全球控制功能及金融業方面較新加坡優越；新加坡則在服務業及對外聯繫兩方面稍勝一籌。不過，由於香港與新加坡並非全面處於直接競爭的關係，故香港競爭力的提升不一定意味著新加坡的競爭力被削弱。本文再以較完備的指標體系研究香港的城市競爭力，表現部份細分為全球控制功能、金融業、服務業及對外聯繫，而解釋部份則包括經濟的繁榮程度、勞動力的教育程度及數量、環境質量、社會穩定、交通及電信基礎設施。所有指標都能反映香港作為世界城市應有的特徵。本文發現香港的世界城市地位在不斷鞏固，而表現部份的四個組成部份在近年也有優越的表現。經過量化分析，本研究發現香港的城市競爭力與解釋部份的經濟繁榮程度、勞動人口的教育程度及數量、交通及電信基礎設施及環境質量的關係最為密切。 / This study attempts to develop a new analytical framework for the study of urban competitiveness. It is argued that urban competitiveness should a place-specific concept and be studied in three steps by identifying comparable competitors from a particular theoretical perspective, comparing their relative competitiveness through an indicator system consisting of a performance and an explanation sections, and studying the urban strength of each subject. Hong Kong is chosen as the case study. From world city perspective, Singapore is selected as a comparable competitor to Hong Kong in the Asian-Pacific region. Due to data limitation, a succinct comparison between the two economies is made. It is found that Hong Kong has stronger overall competitiveness than Singapore. Among the four aspects, indexes of control functions, financial sector, services sector and external linkages, Hong Kong excels in the indexes of global control functions and financial sector while Singapore outperforms Hong Kong in some indicators in the aspects of service sectors and external linkages. Nevertheless, because the two cities are not in completely direct competition, the world city development of Hong Kong does not, necessarily, grow at the expense of Singapore. In the analysis of the urban competitiveness of Hong Kong with a more detailed indicator system, it is revealed that all aspects and respective indicators in both the performance and explanation section are related to the unique situation of Hong Kong as a world city. The four aspects in the performance section are global control functions, financial sector, services sectors and external linkages and the five pillars in the explanation section are vibrant economy, educated and adequate workforce, quality environment, stable society and adequate transportation and telecommunication infrastructure. In brief, from world city perspective, the city of Hong Kong becomes stronger and all the four aspects in the performance section have shown an impressive performance, both in terms of their resilience and growing trend, in recent years. The analysis also reveals that the changing urban competitiveness of Hong Kong is best explained by the indexes of vibrant economy, educated and adequate workforce, adequate transportation and telecommunication infrastructure, and then by the index of quality environment. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Lo, Sai Kuen. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2012. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 207-230). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts also in Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / 摘要 --- p.iii / Acknowledgement --- p.iv / Chapter Table --- of Content --- p.v / Chapter Chapter 1: --- Introduction / Chapter 1.1 --- Research background and questions --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Research methodology --- p.3 / Chapter 1.3 --- Research significance --- p.4 / Chapter 1.4 --- Structure of the dissertation --- p.6 / Chapter Chapter 2: --- A literature review on urban competitiveness of Hong Kong / Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.7 / Chapter 2.2 --- Debate on competitiveness --- p.7 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Clarifying the concept of competitiveness --- p.8 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Defining urban competitiveness --- p.14 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- Operationalizing the concept of urban competitiveness --- p.14 / Chapter 2.3 --- Competitiveness studies on Hong Kong --- p.17 / Chapter 2.4 --- The urban competitiveness of Hong Kong from world city perspective --- p.23 / Chapter 2.5 --- Summary --- p.30 / Chapter Chapter 3: --- Methodology / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.31 / Chapter 3.2. --- A framework for the study of urban competitiveness --- p.31 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Comparison: degree of competition --- p.36 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Beyond comparison: the urban development of a city --- p.37 / Chapter 3.3 --- A framework for the study of urban competitiveness of Hong Kong --- p.40 / Chapter 3.4 --- Methodology of urban competitiveness analysis --- p.41 / Chapter 3.4.1 --- Review of previous approaches --- p.41 / Chapter 3.4.2 --- A two-step approach --- p.45 / Chapter 3.5 --- Two-step indicator system in the study of urban competitiveness of Hong Kong --- p.49 / Chapter 3.5.1 --- The indicator system --- p.49 / Chapter 3.5.2 --- Weighing of indicators --- p.64 / Chapter 3.5.3 --- Combination of indicators --- p.72 / Chapter 3.6 --- Summary --- p.75 / Chapter Chapter 4: --- The urban development of Hong Kong towards world city / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.76 / Chapter 4.2 --- The urban development of Hong Kong from world city perspective --- p.76 / Chapter 4.3 --- Summary --- p.83 / Chapter Chapter 5: --- Review of Hong Kong's role and competitiveness in the world / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.84 / Chapter 5.2 --- Competitors of Hong Kong --- p.84 / Chapter 5.3 --- A comparison on the urban competitiveness of Hong Kong and Singapore --- p.87 / Chapter 5.3.1 --- World Competitiveness Report by the International Institute for Management Development --- p.87 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- Global competitiveness index by World Economic Forum --- p.97 / Chapter 5.4 --- Summary --- p.107 / Chapter Chapter 6: --- A descriptive analysis on the changing urban competitiveness of Hong Kong from world city perspective / Chapter 6.1 --- Introduction --- p.108 / Chapter 6.2. --- Descriptive analysis of urban competitiveness: Performance section --- p.109 / Chapter 6.3. --- Descriptive analysis of urban competitiveness: Explanation section --- p.113 / Chapter 6.3.1 --- Vibrant economy --- p.114 / Chapter 6.3.2 --- Educated and adequate workforce --- p.120 / Chapter 6.3.3 --- Quality environment --- p.122 / Chapter 6.3.4 --- Stable society --- p.125 / Chapter 6.3.5 --- Transportation and telecommunication infrastructure --- p.129 / Chapter 6.4 --- Summary --- p.130 / Chapter Chapter 7: --- An explanatory analysis and discussion on the urban competitiveness of Hong Kong from world city perspective / Chapter 7.1 --- Introduction --- p.132 / Chapter 7.2 --- Major characteristics of the urban competitiveness of Hong Kong --- p.132 / Chapter 7.2.1 --- Strengthening world city status of Hong Kong --- p.133 / Chapter 7.2.2 --- Outstanding performance in all aspects --- p.134 / Chapter 7.2.3 --- Synergy effect of the four components --- p.147 / Chapter 7.3 --- Explaining the urban competitiveness of Hong Kong --- p.149 / Chapter 7.3.1 --- Two-edged effects from mainland China --- p.152 / Chapter 7.3.2 --- Strong economic foundation --- p.158 / Chapter 7.3.3 --- Increasing supply in workforce holding a degree --- p.166 / Chapter 7.3.4 --- Serious air contamination and inadequate amenities --- p.170 / Chapter 7.3.5 --- Delayed effects of an unstable society --- p.174 / Chapter 7.3.6 --- World-class infrastructures --- p.179 / Chapter 7.3.7 --- Urban competitiveness of Hong Kong in the future --- p.184 / Chapter 7.4 --- A comparative analysis of the urban competitiveness in Hong Kong and Singapore from world city perspective --- p.184 / Chapter 7.5 --- Summary --- p.196 / Chapter Chapter 8: --- Conclusion / Chapter 8.1 --- Introduction --- p.199 / Chapter 8.2 --- Major findings --- p.199 / Chapter 8.3 --- The urban competitiveness of Hong Kong in the future --- p.203 / Chapter 8.4 --- Limitations of the study --- p.204 / References list --- p.205

by Cheung Wai-yin Ronald, Chong Wing-kong. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1991. / Bibliography: leaf 95. / ABSTRACT --- p.i / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.ii / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.iv / LIST OF TABLES --- p.v / CHAPTER / INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter I. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.5 / Chapter II. --- COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES ENVIRONMENT --- p.7 / Hong Kong --- p.11 / Infrastructure --- p.11 / IT Manpower --- p.12 / Technical Capacity --- p.16 / Research and Development --- p.18 / Market Information --- p.19 / Supporting Hardware Industry --- p.22 / Role of Government --- p.25 / People's Republic of China --- p.28 / Infrastructure --- p.28 / IT Manpower --- p.30 / Technical Capacity --- p.32 / Research and Development --- p.34 / Market Information --- p.34 / Supporting Hardware Industry --- p.39 / Role of Government --- p.39 / Singapore --- p.44 / Infrastructure --- p.44 / IT Manpower --- p.45 / Technical Capacity --- p.48 / Research and Development --- p.50 / Market Information --- p.50 / Supporting Hardware Industry --- p.54 / Role of Government --- p.56 / Taiwan --- p.59 / Infrastructure --- p.59 / IT Manpower --- p.60 / Technical Capacity --- p.63 / Research and Development --- p.64 / Market Information --- p.65 / Supporting Hardware Industry --- p.68 / Role of Government --- p.71 / Chapter III. --- COMPARISON OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES AND WEAKNESSES --- p.74 / Comparison of Infrastructure --- p.74 / Comparison of IT Manpower --- p.75 / Comparison of Technical Capacity --- p.85 / Comparison of Market Information --- p.85 / Comparison of Supporting Hardware Industry --- p.86 / Comparison of Role of Government --- p.86 / Chapter IV. --- CONCLUSIONS --- p.90 / Collaborative Model --- p.90 / Role of the Four Chinese Communities --- p.92 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.95