scholarly journals PARTNERSHIP IN OPEN INNOVATIONS – EXPERIENCE FROM THE AGRICULTURAL MARKET: POLAND CASE STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 53-67
Author(s):  
Zenon Pokojski
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Agricultural Market ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Innovation Ecosystems ◽  
Mature Type ◽  
Chemical Companies ◽  
Selection Of

The ability to build and manage a knowledge transfer partnership is one of the most highly demanded skills. Knowledge is widely dispersed, so it should be acquired from the environment. For this purpose, partnerships should be established with different entities. Presumably, the most mature type of partnership is the innovation ecosystem. Hence empirical research was conducted among Poland’s Grupa Azoty (GA) Puławy's consortium members based on an in-depth, partially structured interview, supported by an analysis of several innovation ecosystems of chemical companies. The aim of the research was to assess the phenomenon of open innovations in the GA along with the characteristics of the selection of partners, cooperation strategies and declared resources for jointly implemented projects.

Epistemic pluralism and the justification of conceptual strategies in science

2021 ◽  
pp. 095935432110638
Author(s):  
Daniel Wegerhoff ◽  
Tony Ward ◽  
Louise Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Scientific Explanations ◽  
Research Programs ◽  
Pluralist Approach ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Epistemic Pluralism

In recent years, epistemic pluralism has received considerable endorsement as an approach to constructing scientific explanations and pursuing empirical research programs. In this article, we briefly discuss the advantages of an epistemically pluralist approach before outlining our own model of epistemic pluralism. The model we present emphasizes the specific considerations that occur when determining and justifying the selection of conceptual strategies and how conceptual strategies work together to provide task-relevant insights. By clarifying these constraint relationships, we highlight the kinds of systematic considerations that must be taken into account when selecting conceptual strategies for research tasks. We present a case study based on gang research to demonstrate how such considerations occur and the epistemic and pragmatic benefits of doing so.

scholarly journals Exploring the Key Driving Forces of the Sustainable Intergenerational Evolution of the Industrial Alliance Innovation Ecosystem: Evidence from a Case Study of China’s TDIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Huang ◽  
Hongqi Wang ◽  
Jianlong Wu ◽  
Zhongji Yang ◽  
Xiaobo Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Government Policy ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Structural Evolution ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Longitudinal Case Study ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Innovation Ecosystems ◽  
Strategic Innovation ◽  
Time Division

Why does an industrial alliance upgrade sometimes quickly and sometimes very slowly? The answer to this question can scientifically reveal the key driving forces of the sustainable intergenerational evolution of industrial alliance innovation ecosystems. From the perspective of structural evolution, we analyzed and compared the key driving forces using a longitudinal case study from the 2G to 3G, and then to the 4G innovation ecosystems of China’s Time Division Industrial Alliance (TDIA). The findings showed that the internal key driving forces influencing the intergenerational evolution of the industrial alliance innovation ecosystem include the superiority of the new innovation ecosystem, the sustainability of the old ecosystem, and inheritance between the new and old ecosystems. Market demand and government policy indirectly affect the intergenerational evolution by shaping the environment in which the innovation ecosystems are embedded. This research will support industrial alliances and core members in making strategic innovation ecosystem decisions and support governments in designing related policies with scientific theoretical guidance and decision-making references. In particular, this study aimed to offer inspiration for the promotion of the successful sustainable evolution of China’s TDIA towards 5G.

A decision tree conceptualization of choice of knowledge transfer mechanism: the views of software development specialists in a multinational company

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 194-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajjad M. Jasimuddin ◽  
Con Connell ◽  
Jonathan H. Klein
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Decision Tree ◽  
Causal Link ◽  
Technological Knowledge ◽  
Transfer Mechanism ◽  
Natural Setting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to empirically study transfer mechanisms of technological knowledge, and to explore the interplay among the factors that influence the choice of a mechanism. Design/methodology/approach – This paper reports on a qualitative case study designed to explore the reasons underlying the selection of intra-organizational knowledge transfer mechanisms. This research was carried out as an exploratory case study, which allowed one to observe the phenomenon in a natural setting. Findings – The results of the present study indicate the interplay between the factors, and link the factors in a sequence that help decide a mechanism. A decision to select a mechanism depends upon several variables; some of them override others, others are interlinked, and sometimes there is a causal link. Research limitations/implications – It is based on a sample of employees that may not be representative of the broader population. Since the samples were drawn only from a MNC, the results may not be generalised. The case study method which was employed in this research does not permit the generalisation of the results. Originality/value – The knowledge transfer literature has discussed the mechanisms used to transfer technological knowledge, but has failed to adequately address the rationale behind the selection of an appropriate knowledge transfer mechanism. The extant literature has isolatedly identified factors that impact on the choice of knowledge transfer mechanism. These issues are not effectively addressed in prior research. The findings are summarized diagrammatically in the form of a decision tree which provides a conceptualization of the decision processes involved in the selection of the medium for knowledge transfer.

scholarly journals Innovation And Knowledge Flows In Healthcare Ecosystems: The Portuguese Case

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 374-391
Author(s):  
Daniel Ferreira Polónia ◽  
Adriana Coutinho Gradim
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Knowledge Flows ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Innovation Ecosystems ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Healthcare Innovation

 Innovation has come a long way since the times it was defined just as a new idea. Nowadays, innovation activities comprise a lot more, from new products and/or services to improvements in organisational business models. The healthcare sector is no exception. This leads public authorities to increase their investment in innovation, research and development in the healthcare sector. The rising of internal and external collaborations between hospitals and other parties calls for a specific analysis on how the healthcare innovation environments behave and how knowledge flows within them are managed. This study, through the lens of the ecosystem theory, aims to study how a healthcare innovation ecosystem can be activated and knowledge flows are managed to ensure that all the parties are benefited. For that purpose, it presents a case study based on a set of three meetings of Portuguese stakeholders inserted in innovation healthcare ecosystems. With this work it was possible to observe that the healthcare innovation ecosystem can be analysed from different perspectives. The interaction with the different stakeholders allowed to identify possible partners to be involved in innovation activities (e.g.: hospitals, universities, research centres, start-ups). This paper suggests possible roles for the different parties along the innovation funnel as well as what they can do in each phase. Using a case study approach, it is possible to compare different contexts and identify best practices on the management of healthcare innovation ecosystems. Also, it becomes evident the need for more effective knowledge management to ensure that hospitals and the other parties meet their goals and play a relevant role in the ecosystem. Although this paper provides guidelines for action, it lacks implementation of the suggestions in a specific context. As such, this paper aims to serve as a basis for future research on the study of hospitals’ innovation ecosystems and underlying knowledge flows, in different contexts to achieve best practices for its effective management.

Cooperation in a minimum-waste innovation ecosystem: a case study of the Czech Hemp Cluster

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jindrich Spicka
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Ecological Guilds ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovation Ecosystems

PurposeInnovation ecosystems face many environmental challenges. The literature review shows that innovation ecosystems accelerate innovation activity, but empirical studies have not provided enough case studies focusing on the minimum-waste business strategy as one aspect of the circular economy. Various forms of interaction between members occur in the innovation ecosystems, which determines the level of cooperation. This paper aims to show the structure and forms of cooperation in an innovation ecosystem using the Czech Hemp Cluster (CHC) and its surroundings and suggest research directions in the field of interaction between members in an innovation ecosystem. Although hemp is associated with the production and distribution of narcotics, it is a versatile plant supporting the minimum-waste business strategy.Design/methodology/approachThe research is based on a theoretical part of a literature review of major scientific articles on innovation ecosystems from 2016 to 2021. The case study of the CHC and the hemp ecosystem is based on qualitative research in the form of a content analysis of the mission of the cluster members. In addition to content analysis, the classic multidimensional scaling method and hierarchical cluster analysis were used to reveal ecological guilds.FindingsThe case study highlighted the specific relationship between the cluster and the ecosystem. The cluster does not determine the ecosystem boundaries, but the ecosystem is a much broader system of cooperation and interaction between organisations. Clusters emerge after an ecosystem has existed for a particular time to coordinate collaboration and information between organisations and stakeholders. The analysis of the CHC revealed the specific role of non-profit organisations (NPOs) in the innovation ecosystem. NPOs are not engaged in primary functions in the value chain, but they provide supporting activities through coordinated networking, disseminating information on innovation, awareness-raising and stakeholder education. Compared to natural ecosystems, innovation ecosystems are typically characterised by higher forms of collaboration between members.Research limitations/implicationsAn exciting opportunity for research on innovation ecosystems is the ecological guilds taken from natural ecosystems and whose identification can help define the boundaries of innovation ecosystems. An opportunity for further research is the comparison of NPO-based and government-based clusters playing a central role in developing innovation ecosystems. Regarding the problematic generalisability of the case study to the entire agricultural production, a challenge is a search for minimum-waste business models in agriculture characterised by the biological nature of production.Originality/valueTheoretical and empirical studies have not yet considered innovation ecosystems in the minimum-waste context to a sufficient extent. The paper builds on previous scholarly studies focusing on innovation ecosystems and, for the first time, discusses the role of NPOs in the innovation ecosystem. The CHC case study adds a suitable minimum-waste business model to the still very scarce literature on sustainable innovation ecosystems. The article discusses the purpose and forms of cooperation in an innovation ecosystem, identifies a complementarity of roles in the innovation cluster and describes the interrelationship between the cluster and the ecosystem. Discussion of the ecosystem leader in the cluster-based innovation ecosystem shows the differences between Czech, Polish and German life science ecosystems.

scholarly journals Core Firm Based View on the Mechanism of Constructing an Enterprise Innovation Ecosystem: A Case Study of Haier Group

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 3108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shimei Jiang ◽  
Yimei Hu ◽  
Ziyuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Ecological Niches ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Business World ◽  
Innovation Ecosystems ◽  
Enterprise Innovation

The fierce competitive status of the business world has urged innovation activities to transform from mechanistic to ecological and organic. An innovation ecosystem consists of multilateral organizations and emerges as a favorable mechanism for value co-creation and sustainable growth. Yet the theorizing of an innovation ecosystem is still at an early stage and in-depth studies from emerging economy leaders are insufficient. This study aims to investigate how an innovation ecosystem is constructed and coordinated from a core-firm based view. An exploratory single case study on the Haier Group is adopted. Through analyzing the multi-bedded units (i.e., six innovation projects/technological breakthroughs), we extract and depict Haier’s innovation ecosystem and the ecological niches within it. We highlight an innovation ecosystem that promotes sustainable development and is based on complementarities in technologies and resources, while at the same time integrates non-technological issues such as strategy, culture, institution, and the market. Regarding ecosystem coordination, value appropriability should be ensured to sustain the innovation ecosystem. Moreover, we argue that the ultimate purpose of innovation ecosystem is not to facilitate the realization of one specific project, but rather to improve the overall success rate of innovations within it. This research complements and extends literature on enterprise innovation ecosystems, and provides implications as to the construction, coordination, and sustainability of innovation ecosystems for emerging economy firms.

Tacit knowledge transfer from a master to an apprentice among hairdressers

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin Gyamfi Agyemang ◽  
Henry Boateng
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Tacit Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Collection Data

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the factors affecting tacit knowledge transfer from a master to an apprentice in the informal sector among hairdressers in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A case study was used as the research design. Convenient sampling technique was used to select 47 master hairdressers. Semi-structured interview guide was used for data collection. Data were analysed using the thematic technique. Findings The study found that apprenticeship fee, fear of competition, delegation reasons, joy and pride of mentorship, apprentices’ attitude and time, to be significant factors influencing tacit knowledge transfer from a master to an apprentice. It was also evident that time spent with master as he/she performs or works is crucial to learning as most of the learning is through socializing with the master. Research limitations/implications The main limitation of the study is the use of the convenient sampling technique in choosing the participants. The results of this study, if it has to be generalised to all hairdressers in Ghana, it may have to be done with caution since the participants were not drawn from a pool of all master hairdressers in Ghana. Practical implications The paper provides what apprentices must do to acquire the tacit knowledge of master hairdressers. Originality/value This paper focuses on the holder of tacit knowledge (master hairdressers) and reveals their motivations to transfer or hoard their tacit knowledge.

scholarly journals The Influence of the Richness of Emotive-Cutural Lexicon in Coloring the Politeness Form of Speech and Politeness Gradation of the Coastal Javanese Society in Pati District

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 08023 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Suryadi ◽  
Tiani Riris
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Color Variant ◽  
Usage Area ◽  
Selection Of

The focus of this research was to widen the richness of emotive-cultural lexicon which is grow rapidly in the usage area of coastal Javanese, especially in Pati District. By the variant of emotive-cultural lexicon will be found the uniqueness form of politeness and the gradation of politeness in the speaker walks of life. The location of this research was concentrate in Pati District. The selection of respondent and informant by using purposive sampling. The research design was survey and case study. The data collection was done by structured interview, in-depth interview, and focus group discussion. The data was analyze using the connection of emotive-cultural lexicon toward the form of politeness speech, so that the direct substance sorting became the main device in the analysis. The research findings are the power of emotive-cultural lexicon becomes the spirit of speech politeness form for Javanese coastal society in the region of Pati. This spirit also developes the gradation of politeness for the speaker. Lingually, this gradation is determined by the color/variant of emotive-cultural lexicon than the power of extralingual.

scholarly journals Innovation ecosystems and measures aimed at environmental sustainability: Cidade Pedra Branca case study

2019 ◽  
pp. 155-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Regina Aguiar Dutra ◽  
Evellyn Sperber Silva ◽  
Anelise Leal Vieira Cubas
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Economic Sustainability ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Innovation Ecosystems ◽  
Environmental Actions ◽  
Social Environmental

The proposal described herein is aimed at technological innovation, with a focus on product sustainability. The object of this study was six companies from the innovation ecosystem Cidade Pedra Branca, which sought to identify socio-environmental actions that also have the goal of generating significant results in economic terms. We concluded that, in general, the companies in Cidade Pedra Branca are committed to achieving social, environmental, and economic sustainability. 

scholarly journals The Role of the Preparatory Year in the Selection of Engineering Specialization: A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Omar S Asfour
Keyword(s):  
Academic Staff ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
First Year ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Selection Of

At many universities, students who get enrolled at faculties of engineering are required to study a preparatory year before they begin their specialized academic programs. This year includes several general engineering and basic science modules. It is claimed that this year gives students the required time and knowledge to decide on which engineering department they would select. This study aims to investigate this issue from students’ and academics’ points of view. Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) has been taken as a case study. The study carried out a survey that includes a questionnaire directed to the students and a structured interview directed to the academic staff. Results showed that the majority of students do not think they need an entire academic year to get a clear perception for the different engineering specialities. They think it would be better if they get specialized directly upon their entry to the university. This is also the recommendation of the academic staff. Despite the benefits claimed for the preparatory year, greater ones could be achieved if students are given the chance to get specialized earlier. This includes giving engineering departments more flexibility in the selection of the first year modules

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