scholarly journals IDENTIFICATION OF THE INTERNAL FACTORS INFLUENCING AN ORGANIZATION’S ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT OPEN INNOVATION

2018 ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Yuliia Oleksandrivna Lazarenko ◽  
Olga Ivanivna Garafonova ◽  
Sergiy Mykolaiovych Sobol ◽  
Anna Ihorivna Zaitseva
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Management Style ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Innovation Model ◽  
The Impact

Urgency of the research. In today’s dynamic economic environment organizations are not able to innovate efficiently alone and being forced to revise their innovation strategies. In this context, open innovation is considered as a more effective approach to managing innovation processes that can provide external competencies and competitive advantages for companies operating in a modern marketplace. Target setting. Empirical studies demonstrate a wide variety of firm-level factors influencing an organization’s ability to implement open innovation model, however the relationships among these factors as well as the impact they have on a company’s innovation performance are not fully explained. Actual scientific research and issues analysis. Following researchers have made an important contribution to the development of an open innovation concept: G. Chesbrough, A.K. Crowther, E. Enkel, O. Gassmann, K. Laursen, A. Solter and others. Uninvestigated parts of general matters defining. Although an exploring of organizational determinants that support implementation of the open innovation model is an area of growing interest among both academics and practitioners, the current understanding of these firm-level factors and their interrelationships is still fragmented. The research objective. The aim of the paper is to provide a view of the critical internal factors which influence an organization’s ability to implement open innovation. An analytical framework of the study strengthens a theoretical basis for a thorough analysis of the relationships among the main factors that have impact on a company’s open innovation practice. The statement of basic materials. Based on the literature review on open innovation management key internal factors have been identified that have impact on a firm’s ability to implement open innovation: an organizational mission and value system, a top management style and leadership, an organizational structure, a corporate culture, employees’ skills and competencies and an appropriate incentive system, as well as technological and knowledge management capabilities. Conclusions. As a result of the research a set of firm-level internal factors is defined that should be primarily taken into account in order to increase a company’s ability to implement efficiently open innovation.

scholarly journals In Search of Alignment: A Review of Impact Studies in Entrepreneurship Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uladzimir Kamovich ◽  
Lene Foss
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Impact Studies ◽  
Teaching Objectives ◽  
Teaching Content ◽  
Instructional Processes ◽  
Scant Attention ◽  
The Impact

This study uses the concept of alignment as a framework to examine empirical research on the impact of entrepreneurship education interventions on students. Alignment assumes that effective instruction requires congruence between three instructional components: intended outcomes, instructional processes, and assessment criteria. Given the extant diversity and complexity of entrepreneurship education impact, scholars have not been able to explain how teaching approaches and methods are being adjusted to the variety of expected outcomes. In order to address this gap, we critically reviewed the published empirical studies on entrepreneurship education impact in 20 journals over a 15-year period (2000–2015). We found 16 empirical studies that met our inclusion criteria. Our findings revealed that teaching objectives, teaching methods, and teaching content receive scant attention from researchers. This study will be of value to scholars researching the impact of heterogeneous entrepreneurship education practices and approaches on individuals. Our analytical framework could contribute to less contradictory findings of entrepreneurship education impact studies. We also identify research limitations and suggest avenues for future research.

Co-production strategy, retail competition, and market segmentation

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 607-630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junbin Wang ◽  
Xiaojun Fan
Keyword(s):  
Market Segmentation ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Retail Competition ◽  
Business World ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Production Strategy ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of manufacturers’ co-production strategy on market segmentation and channel performance under retail competition. Design/methodology/approach It differs from previous empirical studies by primarily focusing on the increment in consumer value accompanying co-production. The authors establish a game-theoretical model to analyze the impact of co-production on market segmentation and the profitability of channel members in a competitive retail environment. Findings The results reveal that manufacturers introducing co-production expand market coverage and benefit all channel members, when the intensity of competition is sufficiently high, especially for retailers with low-quality levels, who are out of the market without co-production. Furthermore, with the increase in customer valuation through co-production, employing a co-production strategy is always a dominant strategy for manufacturers. Research limitations/implications First, although the authors assume a monopoly manufacturer and two duopoly retailers, adding competition between manufacturers should enrich the model. Multiple products with vertical or horizontal differentiation could also be introduced into the model. Second, the authors use the multiplicative utility function to model the value co-creation effect on consumers; however, different utility functions may yield significantly different results and implications. Third, the authors model a one-shot game in a single product selling period; future studies may employ multi-period games to obtain further insight into co-production strategy. Finally, the model assumes that all consumers are homogenous in the extent of value creation and hassle cost. Future research may find it interesting to consider heterogeneity in these characteristics. Practical implications The business world today already sees the power of leadership in a supply chain to have shifted from manufacturers to retail giants such as Walmart, Home Depot and Best Buy. The findings also propose a new route to counteract the emergence and rise of dominant retailers. On the other hand, with the application of new technology in the retail industry such as 3D avatar, AR/VR, Internet of Things, consumers are more likely to participate in various forms of co-production activities, how to execute the co-production strategy has become more and more important for managers. Social implications The conclusion of this study points out the way to achieve a win–win outcome under which both channel members including manufacturer and retailers and consumers can be better off, that is, the channel can reach Pareto improvement, so the social welfare is increased accordingly. Originality/value The authors propose an analytical framework to examine the effects of co-production and competition on market segmentation and profitability, and prove that co-production is a powerful marketing tool that can attract consumers and increase profitability, which manufacturers can incorporate into their products even in a competitive environment.

Application of Data Envelopment Analysis and Key Characteristics of Greek Agro-Firms

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christos Lemonakis
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Efficiency Assessment ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
The Government ◽  
Financial Characteristics ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to investigate key characteristics for the competitiveness in Greek agro-firms during the time period 2004 to 2011, based on firm level financial data. The study attempts to determine the firms' efficiency as well as the impact of exporting activity in agro-firms competitiveness, and more specifically in fisheries, farms with livestock and farms with fruits, vegetables and cereals. Although many empirical studies have been conducted relative to manufacturing firms' financial characteristics, limited research exists on agro-food firms. The use of DEA method seems to be a very useful tool for efficiency assessment and identification of best practices in firms' management for both managers and the Government as well in order to facilitate the growth of the agricultural sector.

scholarly journals Open innovation: An opportunity for Pharmerging countries to close the technology gap?

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Hind Louiza Chitour
Keyword(s):  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Health Expenditures ◽  
Pharmaceutical Companies ◽  
Closed Model ◽  
Health Market ◽  
Intangible Benefits ◽  
Critical Phase ◽  
Innovation Model ◽  
The Impact

The pharmaceutical industry is entering a critical phase in its history, with decliningprofits and patent cliffs fallouts awaiting their former blockbuster drugs. Several hypotheseshave been formulated to explain the causes of this downfall whether it is the drought in theirR&D pipelines, the rising competition of generics or the ever-increasingpressure from healthcareproviders such as governments seeking to curb their health expenditures thus causing priceerosion. However, rather than striving to find the root causes of the issues the industry isfacing, the major players in the Pharma field should focus on implementing measures totransform the very structure of the pharmaceutical companies and change the drug discoveryand commercialization processes. These core changes that the pharmaceutical sector has toundergo could be achieved through several methods. One of the most suggested solutions tothis R&D bottleneck could be shifting from the traditional “closed model” towards a new “openinnovation” model based on collaboration of Pharma companies whether it includes workingtogether with a biotech company, CROs, Academia or local Pharma manufacturer. This openinnovation model is believed to foster innovation and invigorate the agonizing R&D Pharmasector as it proved itself to be effective resulting in innovative projects and ideas in the ITsector. It is in this context that this paper will address the opportunity emerging pharmaceuticalmarkets could benefit from when this open innovation model is applied to the pharmaceuticalindustry. Mainly, we will discuss the integration of this strategy within big Pharma companiesin their efforts to enter what is designated as “Pharmerging countries” in general with a specialfocus on one key global health market: China. We will discuss the impact of this innovationstrategy could bring in terms of both tangible and intangible benefits and potential drawbacks.

DETERMINANTS OF PROFICIENCY IN UNDERLYING PROCESSES OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (06) ◽  
pp. 1750045
Author(s):  
NEY LUIZ BELLEGARD ◽  
RODOLFO COELHO PRATES
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Management ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Property Management ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Intellectual Property Management ◽  
Monitoring And Forecasting ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Underlying Processes

Most empirical studies on the identification of determinants of innovation deal with innovation without descending to the level of its underlying processes. The objective of this study is twofold: to identify determinants of proficiencies in these processes, and to measure the impact of the main determinants on the proficiencies. The data used originated mainly from three surveys conducted in the Brazilian state of Paraná. We built ordered probit econometric models for the proficiencies, with explanatory variables related to contextual and internal factors of the firms. The main determinants identified were the organisational structure and assignment of responsibility for innovation, the technological standing of the firm, and the number of certifications (quality, environmental, and others) held. We found a negative association, much to our surprise, between the use of government incentives and the proficiencies in intellectual property management and in technology monitoring and forecasting.

scholarly journals Digitalisation in the Food Industry – Case Studies on the Effects of IT and Technological Development on Companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 77-92
Author(s):  
Judit Nagy ◽  
Zsófia Jámbor ◽  
Anna Freund
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
Labour Shortage ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Impact

In recent decades as a result of the development of information and communication technologies (ICT) and the Internet, we have witnessed major changes in companies. The ICT support of the processes is becoming more and more extensive and comprehensive, which enables the realization of digitalisation. The interconnection of processes, machines, people in a single network makes another level of optimisation available. The changes turned up by digitalisation are not only technological, but they also have an impact on the company's organisation and strategy. Our study aims to create an analytical framework and map the opportunities that digitalisation promises in the food industry and the organisational changes that ICT and technological development bring, with special emphasis on the impact on strategy, employees, and corporate culture. Our results show that companies are not consciously engaged in digitalisation yet, but they exploit their opportunities and make improvements in this sense. Adaptation of digital solutions is often forced by the labour shortage, the pressure to achieve higher efficiency and thus to remain competitive and to service the growth strategy.

Benchmarking of factors influencing adoption of innovation in software product SMEs

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1451-1468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumukh Hungund ◽  
Venkatesh Mani
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Adoption Of Innovation ◽  
Innovation Approach ◽  
Closed Innovation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors influencing small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) adoption of innovation approaches. Design/methodology/approach The methodology involves two steps. First, all the variables relevant to the adoption of innovation in SMEs are identified. Subsequently, primary data are gathered from decision makers of 213 SMEs, and a multinomial logistic regression analysis is performed. Findings The results indicate that SMEs adopt both open innovation and closed innovation approaches. The firm-level factors such as firm age, firm size, education qualification, work experience and culture, and external factors such as customers, competition, technological advances and ecosystem influence adoption of open innovation approach compared to closed innovation approach. Factors such as culture among firm-level factors and competition among external factors influence the adoption of closed innovation approach. Practical implications The study helps the managers or the decision makers of the SMEs to know the suitable factors influencing the firm to adopt innovation which could potentially help the firms in their business strategy. Originality/value The study explores the adoption of innovation approaches of SMEs in emerging economies. The outcomes of this research have far-reaching implications for theory and practitioners in emerging economies.

scholarly journals Exploring Innovation Ecosystem from the Perspective of Sustainability: Towards a Conceptual Framework

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu ◽  
Stephens
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Ecological Crisis ◽  
Supply Chain Collaboration ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Technology Advancement ◽  
The Impact

With technology advancement, industrial revolution 4.0, businesses nowadays are in competition in terms of product, service and business model innovation. Meanwhile, the emergent socio-ecological crisis is making it increasingly important to identify the impact of business on environment and the society. To date, much literature has explored how sustainability might be achieved through firms’ internal research and development, and supply chain collaboration. However, issues such as how different stakeholders including customers, partners, government, and universities can be involved, forming innovation ecosystem in a sustainable way is under-explored. This paper aims to provide connection between innovation and sustainability, through literature review and exploratory case studies. A conceptual framework is generated starting from firm/intra-firm level, to supply chain/inter-firm level, and towards ecosystem level. With emerging themes of innovation from sustainability perspective proposed, the framework can be enriched and validated through future empirical studies.

Impact of Trust and Technology on Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare Settings

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramaraj Palanisamy ◽  
Nazim Taskin ◽  
Jacques Verville
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Team Collaboration ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Technology Orientation ◽  
The Impact

The increases in complexity of patient care, healthcare costs, and technological advancements shifted the healthcare delivery to interprofessional collaborative care. The study aims for identifying the factors influencing the quality of team collaboration. The study examines the impact of trust and technology orientation on collaboration with the mediating effects of communication, coordination and cooperation. A questionnaire survey was conducted to gather data from healthcare professionals (N=216). Statistical analysis conducted for this study include correlations, factor analysis with reliability and validity tests and Partial Least Squares (PLS) method. The results of the study validate that (i) collaboration has positive and significant relationship with coordination, and cooperation; (ii) trust has positive and significant relationship with communication, coordination, and cooperation; and (iii) technology orientation has positive and significant relationship with cooperation but not with communication and coordination. The research and managerial implications of these factors are given in discussion. As with most empirical studies, the subjectivity of the opinion of respondents present some limitations to generalization. Other limitations include the lack of availability and use of standard measures for various constructs in the research model. The results can be used by healthcare professionals and managers to advance their understanding on the impact of trust and technology on collaboration mediating communication, coordination and cooperation practices. The significant value of this study is the identification of the factors influencing the quality of team collaboration in healthcare industry.

scholarly journals Dynamic Authenticity: Understanding and Conserving Mosuo Dwellings in China in Transitions

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Huichao Feng ◽  
Jieling Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Vernacular Architecture ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Photo Elicitation ◽  
Architectural Elements ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
Building Culture ◽  
Photographic Survey ◽  
The Impact

Mosuo dwellings are distinctive vernacular architecture forms that are shaped by the unique matriarchal society of Mosuo in Southwest China. They have undergone dramatic transformations during the 21st century as a result of modernization and tourism. There is a lack of theoretical and empirical studies regarding the impact on the authenticity. This paper aims to fill this gap and develops a theoretical framework—cultural architectural assets—to understand and interpret the transitions of Mosuo dwellings and their authenticity in transitions. Adopting an anthropological methodology approach, this article examines the changes and continuities of Mosuo dwellings during the last thirty years. Fieldwork was conducted in nine Mosuo villages in Yongning Township through a range of qualitative methods, including participatory observations, photographic survey and photo elicitation interviews. The investigation results revealed cultural-architectural elements that are continued in the transitions include the courtyard form, the sacred chamber and the grandmother’s house; cultural-architectural elements that are changing include the flower house and grass house; cultural-architectural elements that are disappearing include the back room (Dupan) and the upper hearth in the grandmother’s house as well as the wooden shingle roof. As a result, the study constructs a conservation approach for sustainable development in three dimensions: living culture, building culture and values and beliefs. This analytical framework can be adapted to be applied to different contexts as a sustainable approach for the conservation and development of vernacular architecture in transitions.

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