INNOVATION MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES OF A SYSTEM INTEGRATOR IN INNOVATION NETWORKS

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (06) ◽  
pp. 1047-1064 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAAKKO PAASI ◽  
KATRI VALKOKARI ◽  
TUIJA RANTALA ◽  
HENRI HYTÖNEN ◽  
SOILI NYSTÉN-HAARALA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Integration ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Innovation Networks ◽  
High Demand ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Component Assembly

The paper describes findings from a multiple case study about the innovation management challenges of a system integrator (SI) whose operation is characterized by a high demand of innovation and whose focus of integration capabilities is, accordingly, changing from component assembly to knowledge integration. The study involved six diverse case firms, and it applied the methodology of qualitative research. Innovation networks orchestrated by the SI were categorized, according to the way in which knowledge and intellectual property (IP) were explored and exploited in the network, to sourcing (transaction) and co-creation types of networks. The research question of the study was, what aspects of sourcing networks and of co-creation networks support or hinder networked innovation from the viewpoint of a SI and innovation management? After iteratively addressing the lessons learned from literature and empirical case findings, sets of supporting and hindering aspects were presented as implications of the study.

Das Chamäleon-Modell als Erklärungsmuster für die Organisationsstrukturen von Unternehmerfamilien

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rena Haftlmeier-Seiffert ◽  
Sven Cravotta
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Economic Stability ◽  
Family Organization ◽  
The Family ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Multiple Case

Zusammenfassung Offensichtlich sind es die Unternehmerfamilien, die ihrem Familienunternehmen eine besondere wirtschaftliche Stabilität verleihen. Dies ist allerdings nur möglich, wenn sie sicherstellen, dass sie stets handlungs- und entscheidungsfähig sind. Die hier verfolgte Forschungsfrage lautet deshalb: Wie organisieren Unternehmerfamilien ihre Entscheidungsfähigkeit? Das Chamäleon-Modell zeigt, dass bei Unternehmerfamilien verschiedene Organisationsformen latent vorhanden sind. Diese werden flexibel eingesetzt, je nachdem, was zielführend ist, um schnell zu tragfähigen Entscheidungen zu gelangen. D.h. die Unternehmerfamilienorganisation wechselt also ihre explizite Organisationsform wie ein Chamäleon die Farbe. Das Chamäleon-Modell wurde aus einer multiplen Fallstudie entwickelt, bei der vier traditionsreiche Unternehmerfamilien intensiv untersucht wurden. Abstract Apparently, it is the family that grants outstanding economic stability to the family business. However, this is only possible, if the family ensures to be always capable of acting and of making decisions. This leads us to the following research question: How do entrepreneurial families organize their decision-making ability? The Chameleon Model shows, that there are different types of organization latent available for entrepreneurial families. These are used flexibly, depending on what is leading to quick and stable decisions. That is to say, the entrepreneurial family organization changes the explicit organization form like a chameleon the colour. The Chameleon Model was developed from a multiple case study, analyzing four traditional entrepreneurial families in depth.

scholarly journals PRODUCT INNOVATION IN SMALL COMPANIES: MANAGING RESOURCE SCARCITY THROUGH FINANCIAL BOOTSTRAPPING

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
pp. 1750020 ◽  
Author(s):  
LARS LÖFQVIST
Keyword(s):  
Product Innovation ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Small Companies ◽  
Functional Categories ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Main Factor

Researchers have proposed that scarce resources are the main factor hindering product innovation in small companies. However, despite scarce resources, small companies do innovate, so the research question is: How do small companies manage resource scarcity in product innovation? To answer the research question a multiple case study of three small established companies and their product innovation was used, including interviews and observations over a period of five months. The small companies were found to use many different bootstrapping methods in combination within their product innovation. The methods can be classified into three different functional categories: bootstrapping methods for increasing resources, for using existing resources more efficiently, and those for securing a fast payback on resources put into product innovation. Due to their resource scarcity, the studied companies also favoured an innovation strategy only involving new products done with known technology and targeting existing markets. This strategy seems to avoid unsuccessful innovation but at the same time exclude technologically radical innovation.

scholarly journals Resource Based Theory of Accelerator Programme

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matshediso Elizabeth Mohapeloa ◽  
Mmankitseng Lerato Mametsi
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Intangible Resources ◽  
Sustained Competitive Advantage ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Resource Based Theory

Abstract Accelerators help accelerate startups through formal education and mentorship connections during intensive, temporally-compressed programmes for a period of three -six months.This paper investigate how Resource Based Theory (RBT) posits accelerators for sustained competitive advantage of startups. Our research question was to determine the value (in terms of resources offered) that accelerators bring to benefit startups that have been through the acceleration programmes. Our focus was to uncover what value gets created by accelerator programme and how. Through this qualitative study we selected a multiple case study method of 5 accelerator programmes in South Africa. For analysis we linked the RBT (tangible and intangible resources) for each accelerator’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, to determine if the phenomenon of the burgeoning accelerator industry can be better understood. Document reviews were explored to determine intended impact that sustain success for startup (technology) companies. Findings revealed that accelerators ensure that fewer startups fail and more SME’s become sustainable into the future. Secondly accelerators help startup companies define and build their initial products. Thirdly upscale is achieved through, identification of promising customer segments. Finally mentorship and accelerator process enhanced and securing resources is strengthening necessary resources available to startups.

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT RESPONSES TO REGULATION—SUP-DIRECTIVE AND REPLACING PLASTIC

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
PIA HURMELINNA-LAUKKANEN ◽  
EELIS PAUKKU ◽  
SANNA TASKILA
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Management ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Sustainable Technologies ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Innovation Strategies ◽  
Survival Mode ◽  
Development Trajectories ◽  
And Diffusion

Changes in regulation trigger changes in the innovation environments. They may block specific development trajectories, but they may simultaneously inspire and stimulate completely new openings. In this study, we look into regulation that aims to address environmental problems and facilitate creation and diffusion of sustainable technologies and processes as we examine the responses of innovators to the regulation on plastic use and production—specifically, the so-called SUP-directive. A multiple-case study comprising six companies suggests that companies manage (with) the regulation-induced innovation and needs for change by adopting three distinctive strategies: (1) proactive change orientation, (2) reactive opportunity capturing, or (3) reactive survival mode. Acknowledging that sustainability-oriented regulation may push companies with environmentally friendly innovation activities and solutions towards reactive survival mode highlights the need for managerial agility in adjusting the solutions and the ability to adopt parallel innovation strategies. Observing the strategies adopted by innovators also is informative when evaluating whether the regulation meets its profound goals and intended effects.

What we learned about using telerehabilitation combined with exergames, from clinicians and chronic stroke survivors: A multiple case study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorra Rakia Allegue ◽  
Dahlia Kairy ◽  
Johanne Higgins ◽  
Philippe S Archambault ◽  
Francois Michaud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND In Canada, chronic stroke survivors have difficulty accessing community-based rehabilitation services, due to lack of resources. VirTele, a personalized remote rehabilitation program combining virtual reality exergames and telerehabilitation, was developed to offer chronic stroke survivors the opportunity to pursue rehabilitation of their affected upper extremity (UE) at home, while receiving ongoing monitoring by a clinician. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to: 1) Explore the determinants of VirTele use among chronic stroke survivors and clinicians; 2) Identify indicators of support of psychological needs by clinicians, during VirTele intervention; and 3) explore indicators of empowerment among stroke survivors. METHODS This multiple case study involved three chronic stroke survivors participating in a VirTele intervention and their respective clinicians (physiotherapists). VirTele is a two-month remote rehabilitation intervention, using non immersive virtual reality exergames and telerehabilitation aimed at improving UE deficits in chronic stroke survivors. Study participants had autonomous access to Jintronix exergames, which they were asked to use 5 times a week for 30 minutes periods. VirTele also included videoconference sessions with a clinician, 1 to 3 times a week (1-hour duration), using the Reacts application. During these sessions, the clinician was able to engage in motivational interviewing, supervise the stroke survivors’ use of the exergames and monitor the use of the affected UE through activities of daily life. Semi-directed interviews were conducted 4 to5 weeks after the end of the VirTele intervention. Two interview guides, adapted for clinicians and stroke survivors respectively, were developed to facilitate the interview administration while allowing new codes to emerge. All interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. RESULTS Three stroke survivors (2 females and 1 male), with a mean age of 58.8 years (SD=19,4), and two physiotherapists participated in the study. Five major determinants of VirTele use emerged from the qualitative analyses, namely the technology performance (usefulness, perception of exergames), effort (ease of use), entourage support (encouragement), facilitators (stroke survivors’ safety, trust and understating of instructions), and challenges (miscommunication, exergames limits). At the end of the VirTele intervention, both clinicians demonstrated support of psychological needs, in terms of autonomy, competence and relatedness, all of which were reflected as empowerment indicators in the three-stroke survivors. Lessons learned from using telerehabilitation combined with exergames were provided, which will be relevant to other researchers and transferable to other populations and contexts. CONCLUSIONS This multiple case study provided a first glimpse at the impact that motivational interviewing can have on adherence to exergames and behavior modification of UE use in stroke survivors. Five major determinants of VirTele use have been identified, namely technology performance, effort, entourage support, facilitators and challenges. Lessons learned from these determinants may serve as a model to guide the implementation of similar interventions. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-10.2196/14629

Innovation capability assessment on business incubators performance using resources, leadership and capability: An investigation in business incubators from Chile, Italy and Israel

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-18
Author(s):  
Selma Regina Martins Oliveira ◽  
Sandro Trento
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Management ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Business Incubators ◽  
Electre Iii ◽  
Promethee Ii ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Level Of Importance

This study aims to assess the innovation capabilities on the business incubators performance using resources, leadership and capability in three countries: Chile, Israel and Italy. This research was elaborated in light of theoretical excerpts, with foundation in the model, which considers the following metrics: resources, enablement and leadership. Furthermore, in order to demonstrate the feasibility and plausibility of the model, a multiple case study was conducted in business incubators. The research had specialists’ intervention, with knowledge and experience in the innovation management field, selected by the technical and scientific criteria. The data were extracted by a judging matrix with a scale type, in which the specialists gave their opinions, establishing priorities to the variables, by level of importance. In order to reduce the subjectivity in the results reached, it was used statistical techniques of multivariate analysis and multi-criteria analysis, with the support of the Electre III, Compromise Programming e Promethee II methods. The results were satisfactory, validating the modelling approach.Keywords: Innovation capabilities, innovation performance, assessment, business incubators.

scholarly journals Training for volunteers - A multiple case study investigating the relationship between volunteer motivations and required training programmes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Philip Ronald Daly
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Career Motivation ◽  
Volunteer Training ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Volunteer Motivations

<p>This thesis reports on a multiple case study exploring the impact of required training programmes upon the motivations of new volunteers. The core research question is: How are the primary motivations of volunteers affected by the initial training that they are required to complete? Previous research has investigated the motivations of volunteers, and sought to measure the efficacy of volunteer training programmes. However there is little research investigating how volunteer motivations and volunteer training programmes influence each other.  Volunteers from two contrasting volunteer organisations were interviewed about their motivations to volunteer, experiences of the volunteer training, and any subsequent changes in motivation. Prior to these interviews the volunteers were given the Volunteers Function Inventory (VFI) questionnaire which measures volunteer motivations. The interview data was analysed using a six phase process of thematic analysis, and the motivational themes from this analysis were checked against the results of the VFI Questionnaire. The study found little difference in the overall motivations of volunteers between the two organisations, though there were differences in how these motivations were expressed within each organisation. Both sets of volunteers displayed high levels of altruistic and knowledge-based motivations, with the career motivation being the most variable, and age and stage of life appearing as a key moderator for the motivations. Volunteers appreciated training that they perceived as being relevant, and that utilised peer-learning, but both training programmes lacked the flexibility required to have a high level of relevance to a wide range of learning needs and motivations. Ultimately the motivations of the volunteers were improved by the training when they found that it either helped them to be more effective in their volunteer roles, or related well to their motivations for volunteering.</p>

scholarly journals Training for volunteers - A multiple case study investigating the relationship between volunteer motivations and required training programmes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Philip Ronald Daly
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Career Motivation ◽  
Volunteer Training ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Volunteer Motivations

<p>This thesis reports on a multiple case study exploring the impact of required training programmes upon the motivations of new volunteers. The core research question is: How are the primary motivations of volunteers affected by the initial training that they are required to complete? Previous research has investigated the motivations of volunteers, and sought to measure the efficacy of volunteer training programmes. However there is little research investigating how volunteer motivations and volunteer training programmes influence each other.  Volunteers from two contrasting volunteer organisations were interviewed about their motivations to volunteer, experiences of the volunteer training, and any subsequent changes in motivation. Prior to these interviews the volunteers were given the Volunteers Function Inventory (VFI) questionnaire which measures volunteer motivations. The interview data was analysed using a six phase process of thematic analysis, and the motivational themes from this analysis were checked against the results of the VFI Questionnaire. The study found little difference in the overall motivations of volunteers between the two organisations, though there were differences in how these motivations were expressed within each organisation. Both sets of volunteers displayed high levels of altruistic and knowledge-based motivations, with the career motivation being the most variable, and age and stage of life appearing as a key moderator for the motivations. Volunteers appreciated training that they perceived as being relevant, and that utilised peer-learning, but both training programmes lacked the flexibility required to have a high level of relevance to a wide range of learning needs and motivations. Ultimately the motivations of the volunteers were improved by the training when they found that it either helped them to be more effective in their volunteer roles, or related well to their motivations for volunteering.</p>

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