Multidimensional quantitative analysis of China’s science and technology talent policy fitOA

Purpose:Examining the alignment(or“fit”)of China’s science and technology talent policies provides valuable insights into the challenges and shortcomings in supporting talent development,thereby offering a foundation for enhanced policy design and support.Design/methodology/approach:This study introduces a policy fit analysis framework,which decomposes policy fit into three dimensions:consistency fit,embeddedness fit,and compensatory fit.By employing quantitative research methods,the study conducts a multidimensional analysis of China’s science and technology talent policies over the period from 2014 to 2023.Findings:The findings indicate that,after a decade of evolution,China’s policy system for science and technology talent has largely matured into a relatively stable framework,with policy fit demonstrating an upward trend over time.However,several challenges persist.For instance,the policy system places a disproportionate emphasis on talent cultivation and development,while comparatively fewer policies address the introduction,aggregation,and strategic planning of talent.Additionally,there are observable gaps between policy objectives and actual outcomes,as well as a misalignment between policy supply and the demands of talent development.Research limitations:The framework of policy fit analysis proposed by the study can only analyze policies at the same level,but it cannot conduct cross-level analysis.In the empirical analysis,the policy texts analyzed were limited to publicly available documents.Practical implications:The findings provide new perspectives and methodologies for policy evaluation,expanding the scope of existing policy analysis,and also offer meaningful guidance for policymakers and relevant administrative personnel.Originality/value:This paper introduces,for the first time,a policy fit analysis framework,addressing a gap in the study of policy alignment.