scholarly journals The Importance of Innovation for Small-Scale Metallurgical Industries: Multiple Case Study on Innovation Management

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Marcos Oliveira Morais ◽  
Antonio Sérgio Brejão ◽  
Marcelo Bernardino Araújo ◽  
Pedro Luiz de Oliveira Costa Neto
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Management ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Tax Burden ◽  
Small Companies ◽  
Aluminum Casting ◽  
Secondary Sector ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Plastic Injection

This research aims to identify how specialists of small metallurgical companies analyze the question regarding the search for innovation. Then, we conducted a survey in five companies from the sectors of aluminum casting under pressure, plastic injection, and lighting. It is also possible to see that for small companies, partnership issues become relevant in the context of innovation together with the interaction between the company and employees. This research indicates that innovate became the way to remain competitive, since the high Brazilian tax burden prejudice the gains of the companies, enabling both technological and organizational advances. It is a multiple case study paper in the secondary sector.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WHAT'S SMALL SIZE GOT TO DO WITH IT? PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL ASSETS IN SMEs

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (03) ◽  
pp. 349-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
HEIDI OLANDER ◽  
PIA HURMELINNA-LAUKKANEN ◽  
JUKKA MÄHÖNEN
Keyword(s):  
Small Firms ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Small Companies ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Knowledge Protection ◽  
Intellectual Assets ◽  
Protection Mechanisms ◽  
Multiple Case

The knowledge protection/sharing dilemma related to innovation activities is becoming known to all firms, even though it is generally more notable for SMEs: the small size of the firms inherently creates a need for inter-organizational collaboration, but it also makes dealing with the related contradictories more challenging. One factor behind this is that the needed tools — such as the protection mechanisms of intellectual assets — may be more limited. In line with this notion, we examine the protection available for and used by small firms in their innovation activities. We approach the issue by conducting a review on the relevant literature, and use a qualitative multiple case study conducted in eight small companies to empirically study the issue. Departing from prior research, we consider protection of innovations by distinguishing between the intangibles needed in innovation activities and the actual innovation outputs, and combine these considerations to the knowledge protection/sharing dilemma.

scholarly journals Bases, processes, results and contexts of interorganizational learning in cooperation networks: A multiple case study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verena Borelli ◽  
Fabiano Larentis ◽  
Douglas Wegner
Keyword(s):  
Interorganizational Relationships ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Boundary Spanners ◽  
Small Companies ◽  
Interorganizational Learning ◽  
Multiple Case

Objective: To analyze the constitution of bases, processes, outcomes and contexts of interorganizational learning in cooperation networks. Method: Multiple case study through interviews and document analysis was performed in three cooperation networks, with a predominance of micro and small companies in the industry, commerce and services segments. Main results: Interorganizational learning can be identified on an interorganizational basis, by strengthening the network companies’ competitiveness, providing opportunities for joint participation in activities. Learning processes – formal and informal – have occurred through the exchange of experiences and knowledge sharing. As outcomes, aspects learned in the network have been used internally by companies, which involves their paths and expectations. Theoretical / methodological contributions: We have highlighted the constitution of interorganizational learning, that is, bases, processes and outcomes, as well as their interactions with the context. Relevance / originality: The study contributes to the knowledge in interorganizational learning, especially in its processes, by taking in consideration the importance of multilevel analysis. It expands the scarce number of studies that investigate learning in cooperation networks. Social / managerial contributions: The importance of learning and knowledge generated from interorganizational relationships, with an emphasis on the role of the boundary spanners and on contextual aspects in order to promote qualification of internal processes and to expand the comprehension of costs and risks involved.

Die Problematik der Implementierung von Kinästhetik in Einrichtungen der stationären Langzeitpflege – Eine Multiple Case-Study

Pflege ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Carola Maurer ◽  
Heidrun Gattinger ◽  
Hanna Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Multiple Case

Zusammenfassung. Hintergrund: Einrichtungen der stationären Langzeitpflege investieren seit Jahren Ressourcen in die Entwicklung der Kinästhetikkompetenz der Pflegenden. Aus aktuellen Studien geht hervor, dass die Implementierung, bzw. die nachhaltige Förderung der Kinästhetikkompetenz problematisch ist, vertiefte Erkenntnisse zu den Ursachen fehlen jedoch. Fragestellung: Welche Hemmnisse verhindern eine nachhaltige Implementierung von Kinästhetik in Einrichtungen der stationären Langzeitpflege? Methode: Es wurde eine Multiple Case-Study in drei Einrichtungen der deutschsprachigen Schweiz durchgeführt. Aus leitfadengestützten Interviews und (fallbezogener) Literatur zum externen Kontext wurden in den Within-Case-Analysen die Daten induktiv verdichtet und diese Ergebnisse in der Cross-Case-Synthese miteinander verglichen und abstrahierend zusammengeführt. Ergebnisse: Die Synthese zeigt, dass die Implementierung von Kinästhetik innerhalb der Einrichtung auf drei verschiedenen Ebenen – der Leitungs-, Pflegeteam- und Pflegeperson-Ebene – als auch durch externe Faktoren negativ beeinflusst werden kann. Schlussfolgerungen: In der Pflegepraxis und -wissenschaft sowie im Gesundheitswesen benötigt es ein grundlegendes Verständnis von Kinästhetik und wie dieses im Kontext des professionellen Pflegehandelns einzuordnen ist. Insbesondere Leitungs- und implementierungsverantwortliche Personen müssen mögliche Hemmnisse kennen, um entsprechende Strategien entwickeln zu können.

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