SYSTEMATIC INNOVATION CAPABILITY: EVIDENCE FROM CASE STUDIES AND A LARGE SURVEY

This study involved a series of case studies that were combined with an extensive literature review to frame and construct a large-scale survey, measuring systematic innovation capability, and innovation performance (IP). Previous literature is quite fragmented with little inherent cohesion. Relatively few truly holistic studies have been done, especially in a large-scale multi-industry context. The case studies and structural equation modelling (SEM) in the present study validated important predictor variables of IP, including leadership and innovation strategy, customer focus and innovation process management, culture and human resources management, knowledge and technology management. The SEM determined that systematic innovation capability is a valid concept and can be measured as such, relating strongly to IP and business performance. Based on deep case studies and our large sample, innovation capability was demonstrated to be a holistic concept comprising a number of core elements that act together to strongly determine performance outcomes.

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Impact of ICT on Innovation

Handbook of Research on Cultural and Economic Impacts of the Information Society - Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-8598-7.ch005 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 92-117 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Hiroki Idota ◽

Teruyuki Bunno ◽

Masatsugu Tsuji

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Innovation Process ◽

Employee Motivation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Innovation Activity ◽

Innovation Capability ◽

Ict Use ◽

Management Participation

The innovation process in SMEs (small- and medium-sized enterprises) is complex and in comparison with large firms the causal relationships between promoting factors and innovation have yet not been sufficiently clarified. This chapter attempts to analyze the innovation process using Structural Equation Modeling, in particular focusing on the role of ICT. Seven hypotheses are demonstrated by two models. The results obtained are as follows: (i) top management participation and employee motivation in the innovation process enhance the effect of introducing ICT; (ii) the effect of ICT use raises innovation capability, in particular the ability to connect with external linkages; (iii) ICT use, innovation capability and external linkages enhance innovation activity; and (iv) the effect of ICT use and innovation capability promote innovation directly.

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Impact of ICT on Innovation

Disruptive Technology ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-9273-0.ch077 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1624-1651

Author(s):

Hiroki Idota ◽

Teruyuki Bunno ◽

Masatsugu Tsuji

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Innovation Process ◽

Employee Motivation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Innovation Activity ◽

Innovation Capability ◽

Ict Use ◽

Management Participation

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Knowledge sharing and innovation capability at both individual and organizational levels: An empirical study from Vietnam’s telecommunication companies

Management & Marketing. Challenges for the Knowledge Society ◽

10.2478/mmcks-2020-0017 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 275-301 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Tuan Phong Nham ◽

Tuyet-Mai Nguyen ◽

Nam Hoai Tran ◽

Hao Anh Nguyen

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Organizational Innovation ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Innovation Capability ◽

Firm Innovation ◽

Telecommunication Companies ◽

Organizational Levels

AbstractThis paper aims at investigating the relationship between knowledge sharing activities and innovation capability at both individual and organizational levels. By reviewing extensive literature, a conceptual framework is built with integrating three factors: knowledge sharing, individual innovation capability and firm innovation capability. This study applies structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the data collected from 392 employees working at major Vietnam’s telecommunication companies. Empirical results show that knowledge sharing including knowledge donating, knowledge collecting play an important role in improving individual innovation capability. There is no direct link between knowledge collecting and organizational innovation capability, while knowledge donating has direct positive impact on product and managerial innovation. Furthermore, the individual innovation capability acts as a mediating variable between knowledge sharing practices and firm innovation capability. Implications for academics and practitioners are provided in this study.

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Developing and validating an innovation drivers' measurement instrument in the agri-food sector

British Food Journal ◽

10.1108/bfj-09-2019-0721 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 122 (4) ◽

pp. 1199-1214 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dimitrios Kafetzopoulos ◽

Fotios Vouzas ◽

Dimitrios Skalkos

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Process Management ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Innovation Management ◽

Measurement Instrument ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Innovation Capability ◽

Food Sector ◽

Content Type ◽

Valid Measurement

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop an instrument that measures a set of dynamic drivers for managing innovation capability; and to validate this instrument in the agri-food sector.Design/methodology/approachBased on the innovation drivers identified after an extensive literature review, a measurement instrument was developed and then empirically validated through collecting preliminary data from 434 Greek agri-food companies. Exploratory factor analysis was applied, while their validity was confirmed through confirmatory factor analysis.FindingsThe analysis of the data confirms a valid measurement instrument of innovation drivers which consists of five drivers, namely, collaboration, environmental dynamism, knowledge orientation, quality orientation, and process management. The level of the five innovation drivers by the sample companies is deemed high, though not, however, excellent.Research limitations/implicationsA research challenge is to understand how the five innovation drivers are associated with agri-food business performance taking into consideration the role of environmental uncertainty. Moreover, it is worth validating this measurement instrument using multiple indicators for innovation drivers.Practical implicationsThe main contribution of this paper is that it develops a valid measurement instrument that can be used by agri-food companies as a self-assessment tool and a benchmarking tool. In doing so, suitable strategies can be selected in order for an agri-food to improve its innovation capability.Originality/valueThe proposed model provides plausible guidelines that advance innovation management research in the agri-food companies.

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The Impact of Business Process Orientation on Organizational Performance

10.28945/3150 ◽

2007 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Rok Skrinjar ◽

Mojca Indihar Stemberger ◽

Tomislav Hernaus

Keyword(s):

Financial Performance ◽

Organizational Performance ◽

Business Process ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Transition Economy ◽

Process Management ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Process Orientation ◽

The Impact

The extensive literature on business process management suggests that organizations can enhance their overall performance by adopting a process view of business. It has been shown in previous studies that the companies which have reached higher business process maturity level consistently outperform those that have not reached them. The paper presents the results of the empirical research that confirms the impact of business process orientation on organizational performance in transition economy by using structural equation modeling. The link is even stronger than in the original investigation. Besides that more detailed specification of organizational performance that includes non-financial performance measures has been used. The results show that business process orientation leads to better non-financial performance and indirectly to better financial performance.

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An audit of innovation drivers: some empirical findings in Greek agri-food firms

European Journal of Innovation Management ◽

10.1108/ejim-07-2018-0155 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 361-382 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Dimitrios Kafetzopoulos ◽

Dimitris Skalkos

Keyword(s):

Process Management ◽

Structural Model ◽

Organizational Innovation ◽

Innovation Process ◽

Incremental Innovation ◽

Innovation Capability ◽

Content Type ◽

Marketing Innovation ◽

The Impact ◽

Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual model and examine the relevance of a set of five dynamic drivers to building and sustaining the innovation capability of agri-food firms.Design/methodology/approachThe empirical data were acquired through a recent study of 436 Greek agri-food firms. Regression analysis was employed to examine the correlation between innovation drivers and each of the four innovation capability dimensions, namely, product innovation, process innovation, organizational innovation and marketing innovation.FindingsThe findings verify that quality orientation and process management are the two most important innovation drivers. However, the impact of learning orientation, collaborations and environmental dynamism on a firm’s agri-food innovation capability is yet to be investigated.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has not investigated how firms’ characteristics form the drivers and barriers to innovation at the company. Moreover, a second limitation is related to the kind of innovation that drivers boost. This research does not separate between radical and incremental innovation.Practical implicationsIn order to maintain their sustainable development and enhance their whole innovation capability, agri-food firms should closely relate their innovation capability dimensions to the formulation of a strategy and harmonization of innovation and innovation drivers’ activities.Originality/valueThe main contribution of this paper is that it develops an appropriate research framework (a proposed structural model) for examining the links among the five innovation drivers with each of the four innovation capability dimensions.

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Delay model for Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC): a case of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects in Indonesia

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201927005010 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 270 ◽

pp. 05010

Author(s):

Peter F. Kaming ◽

Ambrosius Koesmargono ◽

Bimo Wahyu Aji

Keyword(s):

Natural Gas ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Large Scale ◽

Human Resources Management ◽

Sem Analysis ◽

Liquefied Natural Gas ◽

Survey Method ◽

Delay Model ◽

Factors Analysis ◽

Plant Equipment

Development of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects in Indonesia mostly utilized Engineering Procurement Construction) EPC as type of contract. The contract is particularly applied in large-scale project such as LNG because it needed to be realized with comprehensively planning and to be on time, and on budget for the benefit for all stakeholders. In maximizing the utilization of the resources, LNG plant project depended on detailed work plans and tightly work schedule. This research aims at analyzing factors influencing causes of project delay in construction LNG projects. Data were collected using survey method by mean of distributing questionnaire to respondent that representing skilled staffs of the contractor LNG construction. Grouping variables were carried out using factors analysis, and the generated factors and delay of the projects then were analyzed their relationship using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Results of this study generated seven factors that influenced the delay of the EPC contract in LNG projects. The factors are: Human Resources; Management; Material; External; Plant Equipment; Method; Quality. From the result of SEM analysis it generated a model for analyzing the delay of the EPC for LNG projects in Indonesia.

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Internal Innovation Capability and ICT Use in the Innovation Process from the View of Connectivity in Japanese SMEs

STI Policy and Management Journal ◽

10.14203/stipm.2018.133 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hidenori Shigeno ◽

Taisuke Matsuzaki ◽

Masatsugu Tsuji

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Innovation Process ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Innovation Capability ◽

Ict Use ◽

New Information ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Medium Enterprise ◽

Technological Level

Since new information necessary for innovation mainly comes from outside the firm, it is essential that the firm should innitially obtain such information, and then integrate it with indigenous resources for innovation owned by the firm. During these two processes, it is needless to say that ICT (Information and Communication Technology) has important roles to play. The research questions of this study are to examine how internal innovation capability such as the technological level and R&D (Research and Development), contributes to the innovation and how it is promoted by ICT use. Using the survey data of about 650 SMEs (Small Medium Enterprise) from all over Japan, this study constructs two models with ICT or without ICT and focuses on how SEMs (Structural Equation Modeling) obtain information from external linkages and the role of ICT in the innovation process. SEM is employed to show the causality among factors to promote innovation. The estimation results show that (i) top management is important to promote innovation; (ii) SMEs use two channels to connect to external linkages with and without ICT; and (iii) ICT is the basis of other factors which promote innovation. Keywords: External linkages, SEM, causality, R&D, technology

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https://imsciences.edu.pk/files/journals/vol12_2/New%201%20MA.864.pdf

Business & Economic Review ◽

10.22547/ber/12.2.2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 19-50 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Muhammad Siddique ◽

Shandana Shoaib ◽

Zahoor Jan

Keyword(s):

Organizational Performance ◽

Structural Equation ◽

High Performance ◽

Service Sector ◽

Performance Outcomes ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Relational Coordination ◽

Multiple Sources ◽

And Performance ◽

High Level

A key aspect of work processes in service sector firms is the interconnection between tasks and performance. Relational coordination can play an important role in addressing the issues of coordinating organizational activities due to high level of interdependence complexity in service sector firms. Research has primarily supported the aspect that well devised high performance work systems (HPWS) can intensify organizational performance. There is a growing debate, however, with regard to understanding the “mechanism” linking HPWS and performance outcomes. Using relational coordination theory, this study examines a model that examine the effects of subsets of HPWS, such as motivation, skills and opportunity enhancing HR practices on relational coordination among employees working in reciprocal interdependent job settings. Data were gathered from multiple sources including managers and employees at individual, functional and unit levels to know their understanding in relation to HPWS and relational coordination (RC) in 218 bank branches in Pakistan. Data analysis via structural equation modelling, results suggest that HPWS predicted RC among officers at the unit level. The findings of the study have contributions to both, theory and practice.

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Cyberstalking Victimization Model Using Criminological Theory: A Systematic Literature Review, Taxonomies, Applications, Tools, and Validations

Electronics ◽

10.3390/electronics10141670 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (14) ◽

pp. 1670

Author(s):

Waheeb Abu-Ulbeh ◽

Maryam Altalhi ◽

Laith Abualigah ◽

Abdulwahab Ali Almazroi ◽

Putra Sumari ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Large Scale ◽

Review Paper ◽

Essential Element ◽

Routine Activities ◽

Criminological Theory ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Future Research ◽

Proposed Model

Cyberstalking is a growing anti-social problem being transformed on a large scale and in various forms. Cyberstalking detection has become increasingly popular in recent years and has technically been investigated by many researchers. However, cyberstalking victimization, an essential part of cyberstalking, has empirically received less attention from the paper community. This paper attempts to address this gap and develop a model to understand and estimate the prevalence of cyberstalking victimization. The model of this paper is produced using routine activities and lifestyle exposure theories and includes eight hypotheses. The data of this paper is collected from the 757 respondents in Jordanian universities. This review paper utilizes a quantitative approach and uses structural equation modeling for data analysis. The results revealed a modest prevalence range is more dependent on the cyberstalking type. The results also indicated that proximity to motivated offenders, suitable targets, and digital guardians significantly influences cyberstalking victimization. The outcome from moderation hypothesis testing demonstrated that age and residence have a significant effect on cyberstalking victimization. The proposed model is an essential element for assessing cyberstalking victimization among societies, which provides a valuable understanding of the prevalence of cyberstalking victimization. This can assist the researchers and practitioners for future research in the context of cyberstalking victimization.

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