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Understanding innovation
Abstract
While innovation has become a pervasive term, many of today's organizations still find innovation elusive. One reason may be that much of what is being said about innovation contributes to misunderstanding. To truly manifest innovation and reap its benefits, one must recognize that innovation is three different things: innovation is an outcome, innovation is a process, and innovation is a mindset. Innovation as an outcome emphasizes what output is sought, including product innovation, process innovation, marketing innovation, business model innovation, supply chain innovation, and organizational innovation. Innovation as a process attends to the way in which innovation should be organized so that outcomes can come to fruition; this includes an overall innovation process and a new product development process. Innovation as a mindset addresses the internalization of innovation by individual members of the organization where innovation is instilled and ingrained along with the creation of a supportive organizational culture that allows innovation to flourish. Such an understanding defines necessary elements, considerations, and vernacular surrounding the term so that better decisions can be made, thereby enabling innovation and having a greater propensity to succeed.
... Innovation as a mentality refers to the process of individuals inside an organization internalizing and embracing innovation. This involves creating a supportive corporate culture that fosters the growth and development of innovation (Kahn, 2018). Authors including; Pisano (2015), Quaye and Mensah (2019) and Kahn (2018) have opined that innovation is relevant for business success, hence, innovation has the tendency to contribute to family business sustainability. ...
... This involves creating a supportive corporate culture that fosters the growth and development of innovation (Kahn, 2018). Authors including; Pisano (2015), Quaye and Mensah (2019) and Kahn (2018) have opined that innovation is relevant for business success, hence, innovation has the tendency to contribute to family business sustainability. ...
... According to the findings of this study, two main marketing innovation activities should not be downplayed when it comes to business family business sustainability, thus, product innovation and promotion innovation. This result is consistent with evidence from previous studies such as Quaye and Mensah (2019) and Kahn (2018). Product innovation refers to substantial modifications in a product's design and packaging form or style while maintaining the product's fundamental functionality and user characteristics. ...
Purpose
Family businesses are on the rise and facing severe sustainability challenges. The overall purpose of this thesis is to examine the moderating role of technological resources in the relationship between marketing innovation and family business sustainability.
Design/methodology/approach
From a post-positivist perspective, this study utilized a quantitative approach and causal research design. 204 family businesses within the Accra Metropolitan Assembly were sampled for this study. Structural Equation Modeling (SMART PLS 4) was utilized for data analysis after a closed-ended questionnaire was used to gather data.
Findings
It was evidenced that marketing innovation has a positive significant effect on family business sustainability. Technological resources have a negative significant moderating effect on the relationship between marketing innovation and family business sustainability.
Originality/value
The originality of this study lies in examining the moderating effect of technological resources on the relationship between marketing innovation and family business sustainability in Ghana, where this phenomenon is less explored.
... Our own research has identified several issues faced by producers in this region, such as poorer quality soils, a hotter and more humid growing season, and less accessible markets. Building on these identified challenges, we analyze and identify farmer-led entrepreneurial innovations being used to address these challenges, including product innovation, service innovation, process innovation, marketing and overall re-invention (Canwat & Onakuse, 2022;Kahn, 2018;Rogers, 2003;Schumpeter, 1934Schumpeter, /2008. These innovations are contributing to the continued adoption of organic farming in this "cold spot." ...
... This study incorporates Schumpeter's theory of innovation (Drucker, 1995;Schumpeter, 1934Schumpeter, /2008. Though several definitions of an innovation exist (Carayannis et al., 2015;Drucker, 1995;Kahn, 2018;Kuratko et al., 2018), we adopted Everrett Rogers' definition of an innovation for this study. Rogers (2003) described "an innovation as an idea, practice, or project that is perceived as new by an individual or other unit of adoption" (p. ...
... According to Schumpeter, innovations can happen in different ways, including introduction of new products and services, new processes of production, market expansion, new supply channels for raw materials as well as new organizational structure (Canwat & Onakuse, 2022;Schumpeter, 1934Schumpeter, / 2008. To this end, Kahn (2018) stated that innovation "should be thought of as both an outcome and a process" (p. 454). ...
Agricultural production is fraught with risks and uncertainties. However, unlike conventional agriculture, where producers have a variety of options to mitigate risks around diseases, pests, and poor-quality soils, organic farmers face limitations on the use of synthetic chemicals and fertilizers. These challenges have contributed to the low adoption of certified organic production particularly in the Lower Midwest and Mid-South of the U.S. as compared to other parts of the country, such as the Upper Midwest and Northeast. Recently, there has been growing interest in entrepreneurship and innovations happening in the agricultural sector, but our literature review revealed that there is limited research on entrepreneurship and innovations among certified organic farmers, particularly in the Mid-South region, including the states of Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. In this paper, we employed a hybrid thematic analysis, integrating both deductive and inductive approaches, to examine the entrepreneurial innovations used by certified organic farmers to address regional-specific challenges affecting their operations. We used Schumpeter’s perspective on innovations to categorize farmer innovations. Our findings reveal that farmers have demonstrated remarkable proactivity and innovativeness in tackling regional production challenges. They have done so by diversifying their products and services, improving production processes, creating new marketing strategies, and reinventing their farming. Through these approaches, farmers have created fresh opportunities for their enterprises. However, despite significant individual farmer innovations, there are system challenges for these producers. Our findings suggest an entrepreneurial ecosystems approach might be necessary to support producers’ entrepreneurial innovations, which could involve developing supportive policies and community support networks in these regions. Additional research is needed to gain a deeper understanding of the reinventions and transformations occurring among organic producers, including their experiences pushing them away from certified organic production.
... Therefore, it is important to minimise reliance on chance. Innovation is a concept that is widely applied and can be found in various contexts (Kahn, 2018) [28] . The understanding of the notion of innovation can be approached from three primary perspectives: the result or outcome, the process, and the attitude (Kahn, 2018) [28] . ...
... Therefore, it is important to minimise reliance on chance. Innovation is a concept that is widely applied and can be found in various contexts (Kahn, 2018) [28] . The understanding of the notion of innovation can be approached from three primary perspectives: the result or outcome, the process, and the attitude (Kahn, 2018) [28] . ...
... Innovation is a concept that is widely applied and can be found in various contexts (Kahn, 2018) [28] . The understanding of the notion of innovation can be approached from three primary perspectives: the result or outcome, the process, and the attitude (Kahn, 2018) [28] . Innovation, when viewed as an outcome, focuses on the end result, typically associated with the introduction of novel products and services. ...
... The quest for maximizing return on investment (ROI) from innovation initiatives further underscores the importance of innovation efficiency, particularly in an era marked by stringent budgetary constraints and heightened scrutiny over expenditures (Kahn, 2018). Employing lean and agile innovation methodologies enables firms to eliminate wastage, reduce costs, and prioritize projects with the highest potential for value creation and differentiation. ...
... Also, fostering innovation efficiency is imperative for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning within organizations. Embracing rapid prototyping, iterative design, and feedback loops empowers teams to experiment, fail fast, and iterate towards optimal solutions expeditiously (Kahn, 2018). This iterative approach not only accelerates the pace of innovation but also cultivates resilience, flexibility, and agility among employees, enabling them to pivot swiftly in response to market feedback or unforeseen challenges. ...
In the dynamic landscape of global innovation, researchers increasingly adopt an integrated approach using nonparametric and regression techniques. This study highlights the significance of this method in enabling countries to understand external factors shaping innovation outcomes. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) serves as a robust framework for evaluating innovation efficiency, helping countries optimize their innovation processes by scrutinizing resource utilization and identifying areas for improvement. Complementing DEA, Tobit regression analysis offers insights into the nuanced influence of external drivers on innovation. The findings reveal a mixed landscape: while high-income countries dominate innovation efficiency, some lower-middle and low-income countries show notable proficiency. China, classified as an upper-middle-income country, emerges as the most referenced benchmark. Based on benchmarking, inefficient countries can enhance their innovation policies and strategies, helping to bridge the global innovation gap. Despite all input capabilities showing a negative correlation with innovation efficiency, all output variables exhibit a positive correlation. Notably, there was no association between R&D and innovation efficiency in 2020, highlighting the need for judicious use of innovation inputs to avoid wastage. Additionally, the Tobit regression model exhibits a remarkable R-squared value of 0.8523, indicating that the 16 independent factors account for 85.23% of the variation in the innovation efficiency. Amidst technology-driven transformations, leveraging nonparametric analysis methodologies is essential for organizations aiming to thrive in the global innovation arena. This study highlights the crucial role of DEA in assessing innovation efficiency and emphasizes the importance of incorporating nonparametric analysis and regression techniques into strategic decision-making processes to formulate effective innovation policies.
... Further, process innovation refers to the methodological changes in processes to achieve efficiency and greater throughput at its lowest cost. Production systems, service delivery systems, and organizational processes can be referred to as the significant areas for process innovation (Kahn, 2018). However, there is a relationship between process and product innovations. ...
... Process innovation emphasizes more on efficiency with cost savings of a particular interest while product innovation pays more attention on effectiveness with an objective to develop new offerings. This is because new products often require more resources, force new procedures, and cause changeovers to happen in manufacturing processes (Kahn, 2018). Moreover, process innovation is described as the crucial facilitator of product innovation. ...
The challenges and other factors influencing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs are phenomenal. They have manifested and metamorphosed in different ways for a long time, thereby impeding the success of the entrepreneurs, and affecting their business sustainability. An entrepreneur cannot progress without surmounting to a greater level these challenges (factors). However, variables from various theoretical factors were examined namely, sociological, psychological, innovative and the need for high achievement factors on three hundred and thirty-eight African immigrant entrepreneurs within the Central Business District (CBD) in Durban using cluster sampling technique. The outcome gave rise to the development of the framework of entrepreneurial success and sustainability, towards improved sustainability and successful entrepreneurship indicating that all four factors have positive significant influence on African immigrant-owned micro businesses in Durban, with innovation factors being more pronounced. The regression analysis showed that the model used accounts for 79% of the variance in improved sustainability. Hence, the power of the model is high, indicating that the variables under study play a key role towards entrepreneurial success and sustainability. These findings provide entrepreneurs with the required factors that will sustain their businesses. This study also provides additional insight for subsequent researchers in the form of findings and information on the topic of entrepreneurship and sustainability.
... This statement implies that technology may increase productivity, facilitate work, and enhance efficiency. According to this interpretation, innovation is a result that is defined by the process' efficacy and efficiency [20]. The second definition of real estate technology is any approach, tool, or gadget that can alter the real estate development process [21][22][23]. ...
... However, technology may also bring about breakthroughs that completely transform the real estate development industry. The influence of this technology is included in the process of innovation, which can alter business models, procedures, and activities related to real estate development [20]. ...
The purpose of this study was to elucidate the role of technology in real estate development. A strong grasp of technology is essential for real estate developers to stay competitive in the real estate industry. If a real estate developer does not understand how technology fits into the real estate development process, they will most likely go out of business. In real estate development, there are limited studies around technology adoption, so it could be difficult for outsiders to find a way into the sector. Literature analysis was employed in this study. The three technologies utilized in the process of developing real estate are construction, finance, and property technologies. Most studies conducted on real estate development explore finance and construction technologies, without clarifying the difference between property, finance, and real estate technology. Few studies have been able to describe real estate technology in a way that promotes creativity and revolution in its development. There are chances to
discover how real estate technology is changing the real estate development process.
... (2008) ise örgütsel yönetim disiplinlerinde inovasyonu çalışmalarında konu edinmiş ve farklı tanımlar geliştirmişlerdir. Kahn (2018) inovasyonun günümüzde artık politikada, kampüste ya da işletmelerde daha geniş bir ifade ile her yerde farklı şekillerde karşımıza çıktığını ifade etmektedir. Genel yanlış anlama inovasyonun tamamen ve radikal bir yenilik olarak kabul edilmesidir. ...
... Firmaların mevcut ürünlerinde ya da ürün hatlarında uyguladıkları maliyet azaltıcı yaklaşımlar, ürün geliştirme ve hat genişletme faaliyetleri, yeni pazar arayışları, ürünleri için yeni kullanım alanları yaratımı, pazarda benzeri bulunmayan ürünlerin dünyaya yenilik bağlamında üretilmesi ürün inovasyonu olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Süreç inovasyonu, daha hızlı işleme, daha yüksek verimlilik veya daha düşük maliyet gibi kazançların elde edilmesini amaçlayan bir metodoloji veya süreçte yapılan değişiklikler olarak ifade edilmektedir (Kahn, 2018). Gupta (2016) pazarlama inovasyonunu daha çok yeni hizmetler, yeni fiyat belirleme stratejisi, yeni reklam promosyonları, yeni dağıtım kanalları ve pazarlama bilgi sistemlerinin geliştirilmesi ile ilişkilendirmiştir. ...
sürdürülebilirlik ilkelerinin ürün geliştirme ve inovasyon süreçlerine entegrasyonu ele alınmakta, IKEA’dan Tesla’ya kadar örnek olaylar ve sektörel analizler üzerinden bu uygulamalar incelenmektedir. Bu çalışma ile, sürdürülebilir ürün tasarımının yaşam döngüsü, inovasyon ile sürdürülebilirlik arasındaki bağ ve işletmelere yönelik öneriler ve tersine lojistik konusunda kılavuzluk edilmesi hedeflenmektedir
... Secondly, there is a significant difference in scale, incremental innovation involves lower costs, faster development, and operates on a larger scale within its domain compared to breakthrough innovation. Thirdly, their focuses and goals diverge: breakthrough innovation aims to profoundly disrupt existing technologies to capture future markets with new technologies and products, while incremental innovation primarily aims to reduce the production costs of existing products [40][41][42][43]. ...
... Breakthrough innovation helps regions reduce the risk of path dependence and provides a new window of opportunity for regional development [47,48]. On the other hand, incremental innovation contributes to the stable development of the regional economy [33,43]. Our research argues that for regional development, it is not the best strategy to simply pursue a certain type of innovation. ...
Breakthrough innovation and incremental innovation have different impacts on economic development. For regional development, it is important to find a balance in dual innovation, which entails effective coordination of allocating innovation resources and managing risks. However, little attention has been given to the spatial relationship and differentiation mechanisms between breakthrough innovation and incremental innovation. Therefore, our research takes China’s three major urban agglomerations as examples, aiming to explore the spatial–temporal pattern evolution, influencing factors, spatial relationship, and spatial organizational patterns of breakthrough innovation and incremental innovation from 2000 to 2021. The research found that the spatial distribution of urban dual innovation is affected by the law of distance decay, and the spatial distribution of incremental innovation is more polycentric than that of breakthrough innovation. In terms of the differentiation mechanism, breakthrough innovation is more affected by the innovation atmosphere, while incremental innovation is more likely to be affected by the economic foundation and built environment. Our research effectively supplements the shortcomings in the spatial relationship research of breakthrough innovation and incremental innovation and provides references for formulating innovation policies.
... Coerentemente con una simile sensibilità, è di notevole rilievo l'esercizio di una responsabilità personale (Alves, 2013;Deppeler&Aikens, 2020;Douthwaite et al., 2009;Dyer et al., 2019;Harris &Albury, 2009;Osborne et al., 2016;Voorberg et al., 2014), stimolando l'approccio partecipativo e la condivisione dei singoli nei processi decisionali. Ulteriore aspetto sostanziale è lo sviluppo della motivazione personale dei singoli (Amabile & Pratt, 2016;Deppeler&Aikens, 2020;Douthwaite et al., 2009;Kahn, 2018;Vincent-Lancrin et al., 2019), da sostenere per un'effettiva interiorizzazione di una mentalità orientata all'innovazione e una proattiva propensione a scorgere le opportunità anche per il proprio sviluppo professionale. Si rende indispensabile, quindi, assumere una significativa attitudine alla ricerca (Douthwaite et al., 2009;Dyer et al., 2019;Montalbetti, 2017;Murdaca, 2023) da interpretare in termini di costante atteggiamento critico e disponibilità a sperimentare, indagando la relazione di insegnamento/apprendimento per favorirne la più ampia espressione (Zurru, 2015). ...
... Si rende indispensabile, quindi, assumere una significativa attitudine alla ricerca (Douthwaite et al., 2009;Dyer et al., 2019;Montalbetti, 2017;Murdaca, 2023) da interpretare in termini di costante atteggiamento critico e disponibilità a sperimentare, indagando la relazione di insegnamento/apprendimento per favorirne la più ampia espressione (Zurru, 2015). Le competenze riflessive, in tal senso, assumono un Deppeler&Aikens, 2020; Douthwaite et al., 2009;Kahn, 2018). Si tratta, quindi, di ristrutturare i sistemi affinché i valori dell'innovazione e dell'adattamento diventino elementi centrali delle pratiche, piuttosto che la risposta ad un'esigenza collaterale ed estemporanea. ...
The school, as a mediator of cultural and social influences, is called upon to face recurring crises that, in view of constant innovation, require a review of teachers' identity and methodologies, as well as the restructuring of curricula and learning environments. In this sense, some questions gain a critical significance. What does innovation in education truly mean? How can innovative processes be implemented in schools? This contribution explores these issues from the perspective of Special Didactics, highlighting the links between the essential elements of the concept of innovation and the methodological-didactical challenges in the ethical-pedagogical frame of inclusion, in order to propose a teacher education model, able to render teachers aware about the role of their subjectivity and design competencies in education processes.
... We began our study with a proposal that increasing innovation capacities in the creative industries of Wales should start with a bottomup approach, focusing on leveraging individual skills and capabilities. We posit that design-led innovation is a suitable approach as it echoes the creative industries' innovation style and needs, where the focus is on internalising innovation and its characteristics in individual members to support the innovation ambitions of the creative sector (Kahn, 2018). Hence, focusing on the DT mindset attributes to introduce the concept can be one of the ways to encourage the implementation of design-led innovation by creative industry practitioners. ...
... Innovation can be viewed as an outcome, a process, or a mindset (Kahn, 2018); however, this study shows that the training shifted participants' pre-conceived perception of innovation from being outcome-driven or solution-focused to process-driven. The change in participants' ...
The Design Thinking (DT) mindset, a fundamental aspect of User-Centred Design (UCD), is often presented as a powerful and accessible trigger for innovation. There is much discussion in the extant literature on the communication of the DT concept to non-design practitioners to encourage broader use of design-led innovation. The present study expands this discussion by exploring which DT mindset attributes are considered meaningful for non-design professionals in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It presents a UCD intervention that embeds the DT mindset attributes to introduce design-led innovation to SMEs of the Welsh creative industries. Semi-structured interviews, non-participatory observation, and reflective open-ended questioning are utilised to analyse the impact of the intervention in supporting creative industry practitioners’ understanding of the DT mindset and design-led innovation approaches. Our findings demonstrate that the intervention has prompted participants to (i) challenge the idea of ‘ideas,’ (ii) frame failure as an option, (iii) learn to trust the process, (iv) acquire innovation self-efficacy, (v) view collaboration = learning, and (vi) change their perception of innovation. We discuss how these identified ‘mindset shifts’ are valuable toward building individual innovation capacities in non-design industries.
... De acuerdo con Maldonado-Guzmán, Garza-Reyes, Pinzón-Castro y Kumar, (2019) la innovación logra efectos positivos y significativos en el rendimiento y en las capacidades de innovación ya sea por procesos o innovación por productos y servicios, clasificándose como los tipos básicos de la misma. La innovación de procesos hace referencia a los cambios ocurridos para lograr una mayor eficiencia en un menor tiempo y con un menor costo (Kahn, 2018); también, se considera como el método que ajusta las operaciones y actividades en la organización, involucrando aspectos operativos y funcionales facilitando la complejidad (Maldonado-Guzmán et al., 2019). ...
... Por otra parte, la innovación de productos ejemplifica la introducción de nuevos productos, servicios o programas, es decir, son las ofertas del mercado (Kahn, 2018) y refleja la capacidad de la organización por ofrecer servicios y productos que sean diferenciados a su competencia con el fin de satisfacer y adquirir más clientes (Yang, Nguyen y Le, 2018). Para lograrlo, las organizaciones buscan trabajar con actores externos aumentando así los recursos estratégicos y una mayor accesibilidad para el desarrollo de nuevos productos y servicios (Najafi-Tavani, Najafi-Tavani, Naudé, Oghazi y Zeynaloo, 2018). ...
Objetivo: analizar la situación que viven las organizaciones agrícolas del Valle del Yaqui con relación a la forma de generar el conocimiento y su capacidad de innovación en contingencia sanitaria. Metodología: a través de una investigación cualitativa por medio de guías de entrevistas a diversos agricultores del Valle del Yaqui. Resultados: se encontró que el sector agrícola se adaptó rápidamente ante la aparición del Covid-19 buscando generar ideas y estrategias que les permitan obtener más conocimiento sobre sus cultivos. Limitaciones: barreras que el sector tiene a la participación de este tipo de investigaciones: delincuencia y extorciones. Los productores argumentan que los han contactado de supuestos institutos con la intensión de concertar citas de negocios y al final de cuenta resultan con chantajes telefónicos. Conclusión: las empresas agrícolas buscan gestionar su conocimiento por medio de la innovación específicamente innovación por productos.
... it is determined that it is necessary to improve the quality of services related to storage and create favorable economic and infrastructural conditions related to the involvement of the private sector in the field of services.. [1] Austrian economist P. Drucker's assertion that innovation is not a result of strong desire or luck, but that any economic activity must rely on new technologies is directly relevant to the field of innovative services. [2] American scientist Kenneth Kahn distinguishes innovation with three different concepts, that is, innovation is a result, innovation is a process, and innovation is an idea [3] Based on the comments of the above scientists on innovation, innovation is a process of deep and consistent research, and we rightly conclude that innovation can be achieved only by applying the results of scientific research. There is an enough fund at the disposal of the population which is inactive. ...
This article discusses the role of innovative services in the development of the
service economy of the region.
... this study uses composite or generic innovation practice as a construct. Future researchers shall investigate innovation by specific product, process, market, and organizational innovation (Kahn, 2018;Gault, 2018;atalay et al., 2013;Bohosievici, 2009). hence, future researchers can extend the hC-ip-performance research model. ...
In this knowledge economy era, people-dependent intangible organizational resources, such as human capital, drive SMEs’ innovation and performance globally. However, scant literature examines the nexus between human capital, innovation, and SMEs’ performance. Hence, the study aimed to examine the mediating role of innovation practice in the nexus between human capital dimensions (formal education and managerial skill) and the performance of SMEs. A proportionate stratified with a simple random sampling technique was used to take 425 representative owner-managers of SMEs in Ethiopia. CB-SEM was used for data analysis. Findings reveal that owner’s managerial skills and formal education significantly and positively influence SME performance and innovation practice. However, innovation practice partially mediates the nexus between formal education, managerial skills, and SME performance. Hence, the study suggests for policymakers and stakeholders to play a critical role in aligning the formal education system and managerial skill development to stimulate innovation and improve SMEs’ performance. The study also suggests for SMEs to leverage their owners’ human capital for innovation-driven performance. Furthermore, this study contributes novel insights that add to the body of knowledge in the extant entrepreneurship field.
... Como resultado, introduce novedades, como productos, servicios, procesos, modelos de negocio o estructuras organizacionales. Finalmente, en tanto forma de pensar, subraya la importancia de una cultura organizacional que fomente la interdisciplinariedad y la disposición para adoptar nuevas formas de pensamiento y acción(Kahn, 2018). Independientemente de la perspectiva, la innovación se caracteriza por la introducción de comportamientos nuevos o modificados que resuelven problemas de manera novedosa y eficiente(Carr et al., 2016).En el caso específico del sector agroalimentario, la FAO definió la innovación como el proceso por el que las personas u organizaciones introducen por primera vez en un determinado contexto el uso de productos, procesos o formas de organización nuevos o existentes con el fin de aumentar la eficacia, la competitividad, la resiliencia ante las perturbaciones o la sostenibilidad medioambiental, favoreciendo así la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición, el desarrollo económico o la ordenación sostenible de los recursos naturales (FAO, 2019b). ...
Agrifood systems are crucial in food security, sustainability, and social equity. In a global context marked by challenges such as climate change and population growth, it is essential to propose new methodologies to understand the complex interconnections between the different actors and activities of the food system. In this context, food system living labs (FSLL) emerge as an effective strategy to generate alternative solutions that enable an efficient transition to resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. This review explores the concept and relevance of food system living labs, focusing on their importance, the innovations implemented, the economic, social, and environmental impacts they generate, and the challenges and successful strategies in their implementation. In addition, it analyzes four key aspects for their success: i) collaborative innovation platforms, ii) innovation for sustainability, iii) experimentation in real environments, and iv) development and adoption of new technologies, all within the framework of multisectoral participation and co-creation processes with local actors in rural and urban contexts. Finally, it proposes a model for implementation in Colombia.
... The start-ups have also facilitated the young generation into the job market, promoting economic growth and transforming industries by creating new ventures and innovations. Kahn (2018) claims that speaking of innovation, it is necessary to address all three aspects-an object, procedure, and ethos. Therefore, innovation generates new goods, solutions, strategies, and procedures that would introduce technological developments. ...
This research aims to identify more specified key economic contributions of successful businesspeople in terms of gross domestic product, employment opportunities, and productive efficiencies in different sectors and territories. The notable figures include Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Elon Musk (Tesla), Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries), and Warren Buffet (Berkshire Hathaway) to identify the impact of their companies on the global economy and technologies. Such businessmen have contributed to the development of the contemporary economy by implementing new business models, driving the digital economy, and promoting innovative business solutions in industries like telecommunications, e-commerce, electric vehicles, clean energy, and finance. The research employs secondary research methodology and amasses data from various sources, such as company reports, economic journals, and other economic-related news. Using the approach of thematic analysis, the paper reveals the significant impact that these leaders make on national and global economies. The findings highlight the following: Amazon’s gross regional product contribution stood at 118.6 billion in India in 2023, while Tesla and Berkshire Hathaway added 276 billion to the U.S. economy, respectively. The study takes note of the fact that such business leaders have not only improved such economic benchmarks as GDP and employment but have also spearheaded technological change in the economy across various industries. Considering these observations, the study recommends the following strategies for preparing for the future economy: encouraging entrepreneurship, advancing technology, and training the workforce. In conclusion, successful business personalities have offered significant contributions to the modern economic development of nations and the global economy by catalyzing growth and innovation of industries and economies for the betterment of human society
... This study divides performance (outcomes) into three major constructs: product performance, market performance and operational performance (Lizarelli & Toledo, 2015;Janger et al., 2016;Guimarães, Severo, Campos, El-Aouar, & de Azevedo, 2020). Innovation outcomes can be seen as the consequences of introducing innovations to the market, process and product performance (Kahn, 2018;Janger et al., 2016;Tavassoli, 2018), thus showing an effect of innovation on the company's performance (Sinha, Saunders, & Raby, 2022). Outcomes can be measured in terms of both product-oriented and operationaloriented results (Lumiste & Kilvits, 2004). ...
Purpose
The objectives of this study are to identify which inputs are most relevant for development and successful introduction of product and process innovations and identify the impacts of these two types of innovation on the performance of Brazilian manufacturing companies.
Design/methodology/approach
This study analyzes the relationships between input, output and outcome for a sample of 5,586 Brazilian manufacturing companies by using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).
Findings
The results indicate that (1) product innovations are favored by internal resources, (2) process innovations are favored by external resources, (3) product innovations mainly affect a range of products offered by companies and (4) process innovations mainly affect performance in manufacturing capacity, flexibility and costs.
Practical implications
By identifying the main efforts to improve the innovation performance and input-output-outcome relationships, the results can contribute to a better decision-making process for innovation investments and management in companies as well as for policymakers. The results are particularly relevant given that the Brazilian case can serve as a reference for other emerging countries.
Originality/value
Analyses of the innovation in input-output-outcome relationships were performed in a comprehensive way by using a set of variables for defining each construct. This allowed each construct to be better measured, which improved the understanding of the relationships between inputs and outcomes mediated by product and process innovations.
... Process innovation establishes higher competitiveness through innovative product development (Kahn, 2018) while preventing competitors from gaining competitive advantages in terms of consistent quality, swifter production speed, and higher cost efficiency (Tidd and Bessant, 2020). Tidd and Bessant (2020) explicated that process innovation is a significant source of improved efficiency and effective productivity. ...
Process innovation is widely recognised as a crucial driver of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The SMEs that could not rapidly evolve core business strategies may become uncompetitive owing to obsolete products and processes. Hence, SMEs should consider the potential benefits of refining current processes apart from focusing on existing product offerings. Fostering process innovation could significantly improve competitiveness, efficiency, and plant visibility. Nonetheless, most SMEs struggle to implement efficient and effective process innovations in existing production operations. The current study aims to review the barriers encountered by manufacturing SMEs to facilitate process innovation.
... Companies that adopt innovation focus on the development of new products and services with change (Kahn, 2018). Innovation requires having a different idea of culture and understanding together with employees who are open to vision, change, and development (Anzola-Román et al., 2018). ...
This study examines the effects of strategic vision and digital innovation on the performance and perceptions of digital natives regarding artificial intelligence (AI) in banks. This is due to the increased use of mobile banking applications with the proliferation of the internet. An online questionnaire was administered to 603 experts working in bank headquarters. The collected data were analyzed using the SmartPLS 3.3.3 software. Banks that adopt digital business strategies can gain a significant competitive advantage. To successfully transform and compete, banks need to address customer demands in the areas of digitalization, innovation, and mobile banking. This research is original in its evaluation of the strategic visions and digital innovations of banks, which play a crucial role in the service sector, with implications for finance, innovation, and mobile applications. The results demonstrate the positive effects of strategic vision and digital innovation on performance and digital natives' perceptions of AI. The hypotheses support the importance of digitalization and innovation for banks.
... The ELPI measures entrepreneurial leadership proclivity (and thereby entrepreneurial mindset) through the convergence of innovation and entrepreneurial strategy constructs (Mars & Torres, 2018). Innovation encompasses the development of novel products or processes to create and sustain economic, environmental, and/or social value (Hojnik & Ruzzier, 2016;Kahn, 2018;Phillips et al., 2015). The ELPI measures innovation according to the following five sub-constructs: adaptability, creativity, idea-driven, interdisciplinary ideas, and strategic intuition (Mars & Torres, 2018). ...
The study addresses a notable gap in the literature concerning the influence of inter-disciplinary entrepreneurial leadership learning (IELL) on the entrepreneurial mind-set development of non-business students. Anchored in Mars and Torres's entrepre-neurial leadership proclivity instrument (ELPI) and informed by Ajzen's theory of planned behavior and Bourdieu's theory of human agency and practice, the study examines the influence of an entrepreneurial leadership course on 275 non-business undergraduates. The guiding hypothesis posits that IELL enhances the entrepreneur-ial mindsets of students, irrespective of their academic discipline or career goals. The entrepreneurial leadership course for 3rd-and 4th-year undergraduates focused on fostering innovation and strategy across diverse fields. Using the ELPI, the study measured students' innovation and entrepreneurial strategy skills to sort them into four distinct leadership types: manager, strategist, innovator, and entrepreneurial leader. The results reveal a positive association between IELL and student entrepre-neurial mindset development. The discussion section further explores these results and offers recommendations for educational practice and future research.
... Many investigations on knowledge management have reinforced the notion that knowledge sharing results in better business outcome, including innovation (Du Plessis, 2007). Innovation is defined as "a process by which economic or social utility is derived from knowledge through the generation, dissemination, and conversion of knowledge to create novel or materially advanced products or services that benefit the community" (Kahn, 2018). ...
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary global industries, the imperative to foster innovation has been recognized as an indispensable key to corporate growth. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in the pharmaceutical sector, where the pursuit of groundbreaking advancements in research and development is deemed indispensable. Understanding the factors that influence innovative behavior (IB) among employees is of utmost importance, and this paper seeks to study the influence of knowledge sharing (KS) within the pharmaceutical sector in Morocco, specifically focusing on two essential dimensions: knowledge donating (KD) and knowledge collecting (KC). The study aims to collect and analyze data from a diverse sample of 100 engineers in the Moroccan pharmaceutical industry. We used quantitative methodology by employing correlation and multiple regression methodologies, the research endeavors to unravel the intricate association linking knowledge sharing and pharmaceutical engineers’ Innovative behavior. Preliminary findings reveal a positive influence of the dimensions of knowledge sharing on workers' innovative behavior. This suggests that a climate of knowledge exchange and actively seeking knowledge plays a crucial role in driving innovation within the pharmaceutical workplace. Notably, the study places a nuanced emphasis on the efficacy of knowledge donating, underscoring its pivotal role in fostering a dynamic and innovative environment. These findings contribute valuable insights to the broader discourse on organizational innovation. By highlighting the positive correlation between KS and IB, the investigation provides actionable information for practitioners in the pharmaceutical firms. Grasping the effect of KD and KC can empower firms to sustain a culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and ultimately, groundbreaking innovations. As industries continue to evolve, this exploration serves as a timely contribution to the ongoing dialogue on organizational innovation, offering practical implications for both industry professionals and scholars alike.
... according to odoom et al. (2017), innovation constitutes both a process and an outcome, involving strategic modifications in organizational conduct, the pursuit of fresh activities, routines, and processes, all of which are orchestrated to deliver substantial customer benefits, harness untapped capabilities within the firm, and fortify its competitive standing. the process of innovation frequently leads to the development of novel products and services, making it a pivotal driver of desired outcomes (Kahn, 2018). thus, innovation is a major driving force for entrepreneurship and firm-level growth (Kraus et al., 2012). ...
Organizational culture has a complex association with innovation and SME performance. This study explores the contextual associations between organizational culture, distinct innovation types, and SME performance in an under-researched African setting. Examining data from 382 SMEs, the study integrates the Oslo Manual’s four unique innovation types to address an oversight in previous studies. Smart PLS 4 analysis reveals that while organizational culture positively spurs product, process, marketing, and organizational innovation, it intriguingly hinders SME performance. Product innovation is the most vital driver of SME performance, surpassing process, marketing, and organizational innovations. The mediation analysis underscores a significant discrepancy: marketing innovation’s failure to mediate the organizational culture-performance relationship, setting it apart from other innovation types. This study uncovers the multifaceted impact of diverse innovation activities on performance in emerging economy SMEs. For practitioners and policymakers, these findings highlight the strategic importance of fostering a conducive organizational culture and specific innovation capabilities to enhance SME competitiveness.
... Prevention professionals and stakeholders serve as active innovators, and their values, needs, and perspectives are integral to the success of EBIs (Ng et al., 2018). The resulting EBI represents an innovation that encompasses outcomes, processes, and mindsets shaped incrementally by the prevention system (Kahn, 2018). This highlights the imperative for developers and academics to consider market demand, an aspect often overlooked, leading to increased efforts by prevention professionals to effectively market EBIs (Proctor et al., 2021). ...
Despite efforts in Implementation Science, there remains a considerable gap between establishing intervention effectiveness and their widespread adoption in real-world settings. Shockingly, only about 14% of these interventions make it into practice. This study recognized the urgent need for a paradigm shift within the field and sought to develop a comprehensive understanding of the systemic barriers and facilitators affecting intervention implementation. To achieve this goal, a qualitative methodology known as constructivist grounded theory was employed. This approach allowed for the exploration of rich, in-depth descriptions and theoretical insights derived from the experiences of 30 prevention professionals who have been involved in implementing evidence-based interventions for substance use prevention. Data collection involved various methods, including semi-structured interviews, elicited descriptions of lived experiences, participant documents, and analysis of existing literature. Through systematic analysis, the study constructed a central process characterized as a human-centered innovating process. This process was found to be cyclical, nonsequential, and iterative, involving overlapping stages of engagement, collaboration, negotiation, iteration, and implementation. These findings shed light on the complexities inherent in implementing evidence-based interventions and provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners alike. Ultimately, this grounded theory offers a substantive approach to understanding evidence-based intervention implementation as an innovation process. By highlighting the importance of human-centered approaches and iterative strategies, it provides a roadmap for optimizing the translation of evidence-based interventions into real-world practice.
... Com base nesta abordagem, a prática do Design Thinking no contexto educacional pode ser promissora pois possibilita ser utilizada como uma metodologia de apoio em trabalhos e projetos acadêmicos realizados por estudantes universitários com foco na capacidade inovadora de projetos que visam a resolução de problemas complexos. De acordo com Kahn (2018), inovação compreende um resultado, um processo contínuo e uma mentalidade ao mesmo tempo. Como resultado, a inovação enfatiza o que se busca com a inovação de um produto, processo, modelo de negócios. ...
Introdução: O ritmo acelerado da inovação tecnológica está mudando o conjunto de habilidades e competências necessárias para preencher as novas funções exigidas pelo mercado de trabalho. Para qualificar e preparar o futuro profissional, o sistema educacional é um dos fatores-chave para cultivar a capacidade dos estudantes em habilidades multifuncionais relacionadas à criatividade, resolução de problemas, pensamento crítico e habilidades tecnológicas. Método: Foi realizado um estudo teórico-conceitual de natureza exploratória para apresentar uma estrutura conceitual e teórica da metodologia do Design Thinking, identificando quais habilidades e competências são expressas a partir de sua prática e como pode ser aplicada em espaços inovadores de aprendizagem em universidades. Quanto ao método foi feita a busca dos artigos na base de dados na Scopus e Web of Science. Resultados: Os resultados do estudo mostraram que a metodologia do Design Thinking aplicada no contexto universitário pode tornar a inovação mais implementável e contribuir para desenvolver e aprimorar habilidades e capacidades humanas relacionadas à criatividade, empreendedorismo, pensamento crítico, bem como habilidades digitais com o uso de ferramentas e recursos tecnológicos, especialmente em espaços maker. Conclusão: A partir do estudo realizado foi possível identificar o valor potencial da implementação do Design Thinking no contexto educacional como uma metodologia que possibilita que os estudantes sejam expostos ao intercâmbio de habilidades e conhecimentos, especialmente em espaços inovadores de aprendizagem cujo foco é promover a aprendizagem experiencial, por meio do pensar e fazer, capacitando os alunos com habilidades de competências para atender o mercado de trabalho do século XXI.
... The social stock exchange, impact investment and social value creation enabling environment has not materialised in ecosystem of social enterprise. (Kahn, 2018) The pharmaceutical industry milked a lot from COVID crisis. It is the only industry grabbed almost all opportunities possible and made hay. ...
A Resilient infrastructure backed up industrial progress and infrastructural development is the foundation of every successful community. To meet future challenges, our industries and infrastructure must be upgraded. For this, we need to promote innovative sustainable technologies and ensure equal and universal access to information and financial markets. Innovation part of the economy spiked digitally Post COVID which can be studied widely. Infrastructure has taken very new steps and will discussed in the paper can be proceeded further with realistic scientific analysis. Industry accepted the new normal and pronounced the crisis with proper capabilities. Crisis always leads to development.
... al.,2021). As the market environment and consumer needs continue to change, organizations must continue to innovate and make adjustments to better adapt to these changes (Kahn, 2018). Saraf et al. (2019) studied the effect of managers' cognitive ability on innovation performance and found that managers' cognitive ability can enhance the innovation level and learning effect of the organization. ...
... Крім того, зазвичай, інновації -це не науково-технічні революції, що змінюють цілі галузі, а невеликі покращення. К. Кан у своїй роботі «Understanding innovation» виділяє наступні типи впроваджень: інновації продукту (зниження собівартості, покращення існуючих та наділення нових якостей, розширення асортименту, адаптація продукту до нового ринку, розширення функціонального призначення товару чи послуги, нові категорії у портфоліо компанії, випуск надсучасних продуктів), інновації процесу (зміни у методах чи процесах підприємства задля досягнення ефективності), інновації маркетингу (покращення та розробка нових методів маркетингової комунікації), інновації бізнес моделі (радикальна зміна бізнес моделі компанії), інновації ланцюга поставок (покращення у зчепленні підприємства з постачальниками) та організаційні інновації (нові методи менеджменту, адаптація організаційної структури до сучасних ринкових реалій, удосконалення робочого простору підлеглих) [12]. ...
У статті проведено аналіз стану конкурентоспроможності України, досліджено фактори, які впливають на продуктивність та виявлені основні напрямки необхідного втручання і проведення реформ на різних рівнях задля підвищення стійкості національної економіки на тлі глобальних конкурентних викликів. Визначено, що основними факторами продуктивності виступають наступні детермінанти: інновації, освіта, ринкова ефективність, інфраструктура, інституції. Проведений порівняльний аналіз дозволив визначити рівень конкурентоспроможності України по відношенню до країн світу, враховуючи особливості галузевої структури ВВП нашої держави. Зазначено, що наразі, під час повномасштабного вторгнення Росії, були зафіксовані значні втрати по кожному чиннику. Для оцінки стану інноваційності України проведений аналіз динаміки показника Global Innovation Index, завдяки чому виявлено, що перепонами на шляху до підвищення інноваційності є низька операційна стабільність для бізнесу, проблеми з верховенством права, відстала інфраструктуру, проблеми з доступом до кредитних ресурсів. Серед основних проблем в освіті були зазначені наступні: замала гнучкість, запропоновані знання мають занадто теоретичний характер, освітнім установам не вистачає сучасного устаткування. Поряд з цим занепокоєння викликають застарілі методики викладання, низька мотивація викладачів, нестача практичних знань у шкільній програмі та її загальна перевантаженість. Ринкова ефективність не може продемонструвати позитивну динаміку в першу чергу за рахунок монополізації товарних ринків в країні. Також одним з факторів високої ефективності є верховенство права, гілка влади якої наразі в Україні доволі сильно корумпована. Щодо інфраструктури, то величезні втрати за рахунок знищених та пошкоджених об’єктів в результаті російської агресії доповнюються проблемою високого ступеню зносу виробничих та невиробничих активів. Деталізувавши проблему інституційного розвитку, було визначено, що в Україні спостерігається гостра ситуація з соціальним капіталом (показник оцінює соціальну згуртованість та залучення, громадські та сімейні мережі, участь у політичному житті, довіру до державних органів влади), захистом прав власності, якість стандартів бухгалтерського обліку та аудиту. Також проведений аналіз показав достатньо низькі позиції в світових рейтингах і по альтернативним індексам, таким як: індекс сприйняття корупції, індекс економічної свободи, індекс політичної свободи, індекс легкості ведення бізнесу. Запропоновано подальші дослідження можливих шляхів синергічного розвитку вищевказаних детермінантів.
... Few studies have examined innovation, especially its effects on regional and sector-specific emissions performance, due to the novelty of different advancements (Khanna et al.,2023). Innovation, according to previous studies (Kahn, K. B. (2018;Florida et al.,2018), can counteract the increase in emissions brought about by technological advancements and economies of scale. ...
This study investigates the influence of green finance, green
technology, and eco-innovation on CO2 emissions within ASEAN
countries, framed within the context of the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and
Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and
SDG 13 (Climate Action). Utilizing data from 2002 to 2019 and
adopting the Pool Mean Group (PMG) methodology, our analysis
sheds light on the critical dynamics between sustainable financial
practices, technological advancement in green technologies,
and eco-innovative approaches towards achieving significant
CO2 emissions reduction. Our findings reveal that green finance
significantly empowers the deployment of green technologies
and eco-innovations, leading to a notable decrease in CO2
emissions across the studied nations. The study highlights the
importance of country-specific policy interventions that cater to
the unique economic and technological contexts of ASEAN
countries to optimize the contribution of green finance and
technology to climate action. These insights offer a valuable guide
for policymakers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders in
harnessing green finance and technology for environmental
sustainability, in alignment with the SDGs. This research contributes
to the discourse on sustainable development, emphasizing the
pivotal role of finance and innovation in environmental
stewardship and carbon reduction efforts across ASEAN countries.
... Although acknowledging the importance of digital innovation is key, this does not necessarily imply effective accountability. Extant research confirms the definition of innovation as both an outcome and a process (Kahn, 2018), where process precedes the development of outcomes. Innovation as a process refers to how organizations should encourage the development of novelties for enjoyable outcomes (Visvizi et al., 2021). ...
Purpose
This study aims to explore what and how digital innovation, as a knowledge-based and multi-dimensional process, can be used to increase the accountability of public and private sector organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Design/methodology/approach
Taking an interpretivist approach, qualitative research is designed around Strong Structuration Theory (SST). A content analysis of relevant documents and semi-structured interviews focusing on the relationships between digital innovation and accountability in extraordinary times is conducted.
Findings
The results show the existence of digital innovation barriers and facilitators that can have an impact on accountability during extraordinary times. The research highlights how managers of public organizations focus largely on the social dimension of knowledge (i.e., competencies shaped by collective culture), while managers of private organizations focus mainly on the human dimension of knowledge (i.e., skills gained through learning by doing).
Research limitations/implications
The paper enriches the accountability literature by historicizing SST for extraordinary times and by utilizing a multiple-dimensional approach to digital innovation. Also, the work underlines specific strategies organizations could usefully adopt to improve accountability through digital innovation in the public and private sectors during extraordinary times.
Originality/value
This article emphasizes the crucial integration of technological components with knowledge. In particular, the digital innovation is considered as a strong synergy of human and social dimensions that compels organizations toward enhanced accountability, particularly in the face of extraordinary challenges.
... Innovation is an important topic among strategic management and organization scholars (Kahn, 2018;Poole and Ven de Ven, 2021). Numerous studies have explored the means to enhance organizational innovations (e.g., exploration and exploitation, alliance, joint venture, R&D, absorptive capacity, employee creativity, self-efficacy, leadership, etc.); however, we know little about how external awards can influence organizational innovations (Kay, 2011;Makkonen and Inkinen, 2014). ...
Purpose
This paper aims to explore the effects of innovation awards on subsequent innovation behaviors in organizations. Specifically, the authors investigate whether winning an external innovation award helps diffuse the award-winning innovations and develop additional innovation projects in the organization. Furthermore, the authors study the contextual influence of innovators’ organizational hierarchy on experiencing and using the winning consequence.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors collected survey data from clinics and hospitals that participated in a state-level innovation award program sponsored by a large health-care insurer and provider in Midwestern states. The authors tested the hypotheses using ordinary least squares regressions and supplemented the method with a post hoc analysis using Fisher’s least significant difference test.
Findings
The authors find that awards help a “bottom-up” innovation (i.e., an innovation initiated by a lower-level employee) disseminate at a larger scale due to award-bestowed legitimacy and reputation, whereas a “top-down” innovation (i.e., an innovation initiated by a top manager) does not experience the same benefit. On the other hand, the organizations that won the innovation award with a “top-down” innovation showed a higher number of additional innovation projects after winning, as manager–innovators experienced a boost in their confidence to engage in further innovation projects.
Originality/value
This paper offers a unique and nuanced examination of how innovation awards influence organizational innovation. By bridging literatures on awards and innovation, the authors propose the mechanisms through which innovation awards confer legitimacy and reputation upon the award winners and their innovations. Furthermore, the authors add insights into the recent academic interests in employee-driven innovation by showing the different benefits of innovation awards depending on the innovators’ organizational hierarchies.
... For part of the sample, this value is represented by innovation capacity. Therefore, at ADAC, leading participatory change and creating collective solution models (Escotorín et al., 2014;Tintoré, 2019) for their products or processes (Kahn, 2018;OECD, 2018) have a potential positive impact on innovation capacity. ...
... Según Kahn (2018), para que la innovación se convierta en resultados tangibles, el investigador, empresario o persona debe reconocer que la innovación es la suma de tres elementos: i) la innovación es una mentalidad; ii) la innovación es un proceso, y iii) la innovación es un resultado. Para llevar a la práctica el concepto de innovación, es indispensable que el sector hotelero comprenda que la innovación es un proceso que requiere recursos y gestión; para generar productos y servicios nuevos o mejorados con base en la comprensión de las necesidades y expectativas del cliente (Seclen-Luna & López-Valladares, 2020). ...
Medir la innovación en el servicio del sector hotelero ha generado gran interés, porque permite valorar su desempeño y su posición competitiva; sin embargo, el sector adolece de consenso tanto en su dimensión conceptual como en sus indicadores. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este trabajo es definir el concepto de innovación de servicios para el sector hotelero, operacionalizar el constructo y proponer un instrumento para su medición. La metodología aplicada fue una revisión de la base de datos Web Of Science, que comprende el periodo 2000-2020 sobre la definición de la innovación en el sector hotelero. El enfoque teórico usado fue una perspectiva de capacidades dinámicas. Los resultados muestran que el concepto de innovación en el sector hotelero es un constructo multidimensional que se desarrolló en mayor medida a partir de la década del 2000. Los países top que más publican sobre este tema son Estados Unidos, China, Taiwán, Inglaterra y España. Finalmente, la investigación pro-pone una forma de medir la innovación en el sector a través de cuatro dimensiones: i) nuevos conceptos del servicio, ii) la gestión operativa, iii) el cliente y iv) la tecnología.
Innovation is crucial for business success. To thrive, businesses must foster a culture of innovation, embedding the necessary skills and competencies throughout the organization. The main goal is to enhance operational efficiency and productivity, requiring effective management strategies, innovative solutions, and advanced technologies to overcome challenges. This chapter focuses on various forms of innovation, challenges in integrating innovation into organizations, and key elements of an innovation culture. Given the crucial role of managerial leaders in directing innovation, their skills are vital in decision-making processes. Designed as a resource for students and professionals, this chapter aims to provide an understanding of innovation's impact on organizations, its strategic value, and the skills required to maximize potential. The proposed case study will illustrate theoretical concepts, encouraging students to reflect on managerial skills and their practical applications.
Transformational leadership, known for inspiring and motivating employees, has been positively linked to creativity and innovation, while ambidextrous leadership, which balances exploration and exploitation behaviors and supports both idea generation and implementation. This article provides a conceptual framework for the influence of transformational and ambidextrous leadership on innovative work behavior (IWB) among PTD officers as middle managers in Malaysian public service. The first proposition is transformational leadership positively influences innovative work behavior. The second proposition is ambidextrous leadership positively influences innovative work behavior. This model will be further tested using a quantitative research method, survey questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS and PLS-SEM. Accordingly, understanding of IWB in public sector settings is enhanced. The findings demonstrate the application of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and thus offer new theoretical insights and practical suggestions. Thus, this study highlights the importance of work behavior that drives innovation and positive values among employees in determining productivity and efficiency in the public sector, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners.
The current body of research lacks adequate investigation of project success, especially for dam construction projects. Despite the considerable body of research in the field of project management, an empirical examination of the performance of dam projects, which carry substantial economic, social, and environmental impacts, is still lacking. This research attempts to fill the gap by conducting a survey among construction professionals who have experience with dams. Alongside the continuing construction projects to augment and upgrade existing dams, there is currently an unprecedented surge in the number of new dams planned or under construction. This is driven by the energy transition towards achieving net zero targets, with a focus on pumped-hydro schemes as an efficient form of large-scale energy storage. Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) are applied to explore critical success factors (CSFs) and success criteria (SC) and their relationships. This paper offers valuable recommendations for professionals to improve project performance and adds to the limited literature on dam construction project success. Construction professionals can optimize their efforts by strategically implementing the project elements presented in this research. This ultimately leads to improved project outcomes, increased efficiency, and lower costs. ARTICLE HISTORY
Krajem 1985., Drucker je opisao inovaciju kao moćno oruđe u rukama svake organizacije
koje se koristi kao povoljna prilika za napredak, uređenje, razvoj i promjenu. Istinitost te
tvrdnje je u današnjoj svakodnevici još uvijek neosporiva. Dinamičnost današnje poslovne
klime iziskuje od svake organizacije i njezinog vodstva kontinuirano unapređivanje proizvoda
i usluga stopama koje će biti veće od tržišnih. Inovativnost i inovacije se stoga još uvijek
smatraju glavnim motorom pomoću kojeg se ta tržišna izvrsnost može postići. Međutim, u
posljednjim desetljećima raste broj autora koji spominju birokratiziranje kao jednu od
dominantnih kočnica organizacijskog rasta i razvoja. Iako su moderna birokratska načela i
njezine karakteristike djelomično opisane krajem 19. stoljeća, evidentan je skroman broj
znanstvenih i stručnih dokaza koji istražuju spomenuto područje. Bez stvarnih organizacijskih
primjera, svaka diskusija o pozitivnim i/ili negativnim aspektima birokracije svodi se u
velikoj mjeri na prezentaciju ideoloških stajališta više nego na čvrste empirijske argumente
koji doista potvrđuju tezu da birokratske karakteristike inhibiraju inovativnost. Dakle,
razumski je postaviti pitanje na kojim se temeljima gradi društveni kriticizam, ako je
organizacijska birokracija, kao nedovoljno istražena, van istraživačke i znanstvene mode. Ako
organizacijska birokracija nije korisna u današnjem inovativnom okruženju, ona se mora moći
opisati i moraju se iznjedriti dokazi koji će to potvrditi. Stajališta kao takva se ne mogu
temeljiti na glasinama, špekulacijama ili pukom vjerovanju.
Tema magistarskog rada Utjecaj organizacijske birokracije na inovativnost i potencijalne
inovacije u poslovnim organizacijama motivirana je nastojanjem da se smanji jaz između
onoga što organizacijska birokracija jest i između onoga što se misli da one jesu. Također,
treba pružiti opipljiv dokaz koji će doprinijeti i ojačati razvoj društvenog diskursa na temu
utjecaja birokracije na inovativnost i inovacije. U sklopu ovog rada pružen je takav dokaz.
Nad dvije neovisne hotelske organizacije koje se razlikuju po broju zaposlenika, veličini i
tržišnom usmjerenju, provedeno je istraživanje. Spoznajama nastalima na proučavanju
birokratskog pojma i jedinstvenim empirijskim istraživanjem potvrđena je prisutnost jakog
birokratskog utjecaja na organizacijsku inovativnost.
How does the innovation process of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unfold, and how do SMEs manage the innovation process? These are important questions to answer because the context of SMEs presented unique benefits and challenges for innovation to occur. In this study, we interviewed owner managers and senior managers of 31 Australian SMEs about their innovation process and analyzed the data using NVivo. We delineated 10 managerial activities during SMEs’ innovation process: listening, searching, problematizing, challenging, choosing, steering, inspiring, communicating, resourcing, and tracking. Furthermore, we found that SMEs develop a dynamic capability of reflecting based on these activities and rely on employee involvement to resolve the conflicts arising from them. This article enriches our understanding on how dynamic capabilities and employee involvement contribute to the innovation process of SMEs.
JEL Classification: L2, M1, O3
In this research, the active role of the awareness regarding beliefs and values that are effective when family businesses -which carry great importance in the Turkish and glocal economy- are adopting a sustainable business approach, and the concept of socioemotional wealth (SEW), which is perceived as the non-economical values attained by the family due to its controlling position in the business, was examined. At the same time, the research has focused on heterogeneity in family businesses, dwelling on the concepts of competitive advantage and sustainable life, which are especially effective in shaping the situation of family businesses are an important source of entrepreneurship. Based on the results of literature research regarding the subject, in this research, the conceptual characteristics, innovation capabilities, competitive advantages and sustainable lives of family businesses operating in İstanbul in varying sizes from small enterprises to medium-sized enterprises and even large global enterprises were examined; 193 questionnaires were evaluated in line with the data received from İstanbul Chamber Of Industry as the target audience. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS. As a result of the analysis, it has been seen that while SEW has a positive and meaningful effect on competitive advantage and sustainable business life, innovation capability has a partial mediation role. In this framework, it has been argued that SEW is a helpful construct for understanding the behavior of the family business; and as the family-related goals as reflected by SEW become more important for the business, family businesses have been shown to gain a competitive advantage with sustainable business longevity.
Purpose
This study aims to investigate the relationship between market culture and innovation performance and to reveal the role of absorptive capacity and resistance to change by building on the resource-based view.
Design/methodology/approach
Data was gathered from 222 firm managers of manufacturing firms by using the survey method. Structural equation modeling and PROCESS macro were used to analyze the data.
Findings
The results indicate that market culture is positively related to innovation performance and absorptive capacity mediates this relationship. It is also found that resistance to change negatively moderates the relationship between market culture and innovation performance, but it has no moderating effect on the relationship between absorptive capacity and innovation performance.
Originality/value
Previous research examining the association between market culture and innovation performance is scarce and provides contradictory findings. This indicates that there is an underlying mechanism of this association neglected before. This study is an attempt to reconcile contradictory findings and enlighten the fuzzy areas of this relationship. Accordingly, this study focuses on absorptive capacity as a mediator and proves its role empirically. Moreover, this study is the first to examine the role of resistance to change and demonstrates its buffer role in the market culture-innovation performance link. It is also revealed that resistance to change does not moderate the relationship between absorptive capacity and innovation performance. The findings elucidate the underlying mechanism of the relationship between market culture and innovation performance, reconcile contradictory findings of extant research, expand the current knowledge, and provide practical implications.
Innovations provide a competitive advantage for modern organizations. However, commercializing innovations can be a significant and costly challenge that requires specific knowledge and considerable resources. Therefore, companies need to prioritize the most significant ones. Responding to the relevance, the article examines enablers of innovation commercialization. In the study, innovation experts, including business consultants and professionals, gave priority to theoretically based factors of innovation commercialization using AHP and RII methods. The study found that expert decision support is limited in helping to make decisions. Experts agree on the least significant factors of innovation commercialization but disagree on the priority ones. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that the level of ambition within an organization's activities is a crucial factor in determining the priority of innovation commercialization. These results invite a fresh perspective on the expert assistance.
يهدف هذا البحث إلى دراسة أثر أبعاد الثّقافة التنظيمية (الثّقافة والمناخ وإشراك الموظفين) في الابتكار المؤسّسي عبر نضج البيانات كمتغيرٍ معدِّل. وقد تم تمثيل نضج البيانات بثلاثة أبعاد، وهي: التحليلات، وحوكمة البيانات، والإلمام بالبيانات؛ إذ لم يتم قياس تأثير نضج البيانات كمتغيرٍ معدِّلٍ لهذه العلاقة في الدراسات العربيةِ والإنجليزيةِ السابقةِ على قدر علم الباحث. وقد تمَّ، بناءً على دراسة وتحليل الدراسات السابقة وأدبيات متغيرات الدراسة، تطوير استبانةٍ لجمع البيانات الأولية للبحث، حيث تم توزيعها على عيِّنةٍ عشوائيةٍ بسيطةٍ قِوامها (384) خبيرًا في مجال تحليلات البيانات (Data Analytics). واستخدمت الدراسةُ في تحليل بياناتها أسلوب المربعات الصغرى الجزئية (PLS). وتوصلت الدراسة إلى عدة استنتاجات أهمها: وجود أثرٍ إيجابيٍ ومهمٍ لأبعاد الثّقافة التنظيمية في الابتكار المؤسّسي، وأن أقوى أبعاد الثّقافة التنظيمية تأثيرًا في الابتكار المؤسّسي كان إشراك الموظفين والثّقافة والمناخ على التوالي، وأن هناك دورًا معدِّلًا طرديًّا متوسط التأثير لنضج البيانات في العلاقة بين الثّقافة التنظيمية والابتكار المؤسّسي، وأن أقوى أبعاد نضج البيانات تأثيرًا في الابتكار المؤسّسي كان التحليلات، والإلمام بالبيانات، وحوكمة البيانات على التوالي. وبناءً على نتائج البحث، تم وضع مجموعةٍ من التوصيات الهادفة إلى تعزيز دور الثّقافة التنظيمية ونضج البيانات بأبعادهما المختلفة في تحقيق وتحسين الابتكار المؤسّسي، كما تم تحديد بعض آفاق البحث المستقبلية التي يمكن أن يستفيد منها باحثون آخرون.
While corporate innovation is commonly touted as a viable strategy for sustaining superior performance in today's corporations, the successful implementation of corporate innovation remains quite elusive for most companies. A recent Accenture survey of more than 500 executives revealed that over 50% report a poor innovation process, while fewer than 18% believe their own innovation strategy provides a competitive advantage for the firm. While many causal reasons can be offered, our research on corporate entrepreneurship and innovation demonstrates there are four key implementation issues that most corporations are not recognizing or responding to effectively. Effective recognition of and response to these four implementation issues may represent the difference between those companies that create a successful corporate innovation strategy and those that do not. The four issues are: (1) understanding what type of innovation is being sought, (2) coordinating managerial roles, (3) effectively using operating controls, and (4) properly training and preparing individuals. Together, these four issues—if understood and appropriately addressed—help create an effective innovative ecosystem within the organization.