Journal Article•
Managing innovation: integrating technological, market and organisational change. (Book Reviews)
22 Sep 2002-International Journal of Market Research (World Advertising Research Center Ltd.)-Vol. 44, Iss: 3, pp 379-381
About: This article is published in International Journal of Market Research.The article was published on 2002-09-22 and is currently open access. It has received 58 citations till now.
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TL;DR: It is argued that there is a link between the role of dynamic capabilities, and the firm's abilities for knowledge management, which has not been fully articulated in the literature.
Abstract: Modern strategic management theories try to explain why firms differ, because new sources of competitive advantage are keenly sought in the dynamic and complex environment of global competition. Two areas in particular have attracted the attention of researchers: the role of dynamic capabilities, and the firm's abilities for knowledge management. In this paper, we argue that there is a link between these two concepts, which has not been fully articulated in the literature. The aim of the paper is therefore to ascertain the conceptual connection between them as a basis for future research. Our proposed framework acknowledges and critiques the distinct roots of each field, identifies boundaries, and proposes relationships between the constructs and firm performance.
574 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a comparative analysis of the determinants of product and process innovation in manufacturing and services is performed, showing that there are significant differences in innovation behavior, in terms of intramural and extramural R&D.
Abstract: Using standardised firm data a comparative analysis of the determinants of product and process innovation in manufacturing and services is performed. Results show that in services there are significant differences in innovation behaviour, in terms of intramural and extramural R&D. It is also found that size matters less in services than in manufacturing. Although youth has a positive effect in both cases, young service firms are more likely than young manufacturing of being pioneer innovators. The results reveal the importance of learning by doing in service process innovations, as young service firms are less likely to introduce process innovations.
150 citations
Dissertation•
20 Nov 2003
TL;DR: Galbraith, J.R., Gartner, W.B. and Nathans, D.A. as mentioned in this paper proposed Strategy Implementation: The Role of Structure and Process. St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishers.
Abstract: s International Section A: Humanities & Social Sciences, 60(6-A), 2131. Galbraith, J.R. and Nathans, D.A. (1978). Strategy Implementation: The Role of Structure and Process. St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishers. Gartner, W.B. (1988). “Who is an entrepreneur?” is the wrong question. American Journal of Small Business, 12(4), 11-32. University of Pretoria etd – Adonisi, M P (2003)
50 citations
01 Jan 2008
TL;DR: In this article, the Young Foundation and NESTA have investigated the role of finance, policy, and institutions in supporting social innovation in public services in the UK and found that nearly all innovation policy has been tailored to the needs of for-profit manufacturing sectors.
Abstract: Innovation in public services is going to prove crucial to the UK’s ability to meet the social challenges of the 21st century. However, at the moment, the UK does a poor job of developing innovations in the public sector. We are particularly weak in using innovations in one service to improve public services in others in the same locality or nearby.
Historically, nearly all innovation policy has been tailored to the needs of for-profit manufacturing sectors. However, there is an increasing thirst for understanding how finance, policy and institutions can support Social Innovation. This report draws on extensive research, including literature reviews and case studies from around the world, and from interviews. The Young Foundation collaborated with NESTA to produce this report.
It looks at successes as well as failures. It aims to clarify which conditions best support and sustain local social innovation and it provides guidance to future practitioners and policymakers.
47 citations
Book Chapter•
01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: In this paper, a logit regression model was used to explain the innovation barriers of SME entrepreneurs based on a survey questionnaire of 224 respondents, revealing the fact that "lack of government's RD", "Informal economy's negative impact on investment", "high cost of innovation", and "Lack of appropriate source of finance" from environmental barriers, are the most important variables and they have a significant effect on the entrepreneurs' innovation decisions in Turkey.
Abstract: Purpose – SMEs play very important roles in national economies, because of their numbers and because of the large share of the workforce involved. However, despite the recognition of important roles of SMEs in the economy, some crucial barriers to innovation prevent SMEs from developing and contributing sufficiently. This paper identifies some important innovation barriers perceived and experienced by entrepreneurs in Turkish SMEs. Design/Methodology/approach – A logit regression model was used to explain the innovation barriers of SME entrepreneurs based on a survey questionnaire of 224 respondents. Findings – An analysis of 224 Turkish SME entrepreneurs reveals the fact that “lack of government‟s RD “Informal economy‟s negative impact on investment” from informal barriers; “high cost of innovation” and “lack of appropriate source of finance” from environmental barriers and “lack of qualified personnel” from skill barriers, are the most important variables, and they have a significant effect on the entrepreneurs‟ innovation decisions in Turkey. Research imitations and Implications – There are around two million SMEs in Turkey and it is not possible to survey all of them for this research. Because of the constraints on resources only a small sample of randomly selected SMEs from a large population was analysed. Therefore our findings represent this small sample only rather than all manufacturing SMEs in Turkey. Practical Implications – We believe that our results may be considered by policy makers in their decision making process to overcome some innovation barriers for entrepreneurs and to improve their economic performance in Turkey. Originality/Value – Understanding basic innovation barriers for entrepreneurs in SMEs will be a critical condition for Turkey‟s future growth and prosperity. This study provides an important theoretical insight into the innovation barriers encountered by SME entrepreneurs, and presents empirical evidence to the entrepreneurship and innovation literature with a case study from Turkish SMEs. As the findings of this research highlight some obstacles for Turkish SME entrepreneurs, it also contributes to the developing country literature.
32 citations
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...In that context, Tidd et al. (2001) viewed innovation as „a challenge to organisations in essence unless organisations are prepared to renew their products and processes on a continuing basis their survival chances are seriously threatened‟ (p.12)....
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TL;DR: It is argued that there is a link between the role of dynamic capabilities, and the firm's abilities for knowledge management, which has not been fully articulated in the literature.
Abstract: Modern strategic management theories try to explain why firms differ, because new sources of competitive advantage are keenly sought in the dynamic and complex environment of global competition. Two areas in particular have attracted the attention of researchers: the role of dynamic capabilities, and the firm's abilities for knowledge management. In this paper, we argue that there is a link between these two concepts, which has not been fully articulated in the literature. The aim of the paper is therefore to ascertain the conceptual connection between them as a basis for future research. Our proposed framework acknowledges and critiques the distinct roots of each field, identifies boundaries, and proposes relationships between the constructs and firm performance.
574 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a comparative analysis of the determinants of product and process innovation in manufacturing and services is performed, showing that there are significant differences in innovation behavior, in terms of intramural and extramural R&D.
Abstract: Using standardised firm data a comparative analysis of the determinants of product and process innovation in manufacturing and services is performed. Results show that in services there are significant differences in innovation behaviour, in terms of intramural and extramural R&D. It is also found that size matters less in services than in manufacturing. Although youth has a positive effect in both cases, young service firms are more likely than young manufacturing of being pioneer innovators. The results reveal the importance of learning by doing in service process innovations, as young service firms are less likely to introduce process innovations.
150 citations
Dissertation•
20 Nov 2003
TL;DR: Galbraith, J.R., Gartner, W.B. and Nathans, D.A. as mentioned in this paper proposed Strategy Implementation: The Role of Structure and Process. St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishers.
Abstract: s International Section A: Humanities & Social Sciences, 60(6-A), 2131. Galbraith, J.R. and Nathans, D.A. (1978). Strategy Implementation: The Role of Structure and Process. St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishers. Gartner, W.B. (1988). “Who is an entrepreneur?” is the wrong question. American Journal of Small Business, 12(4), 11-32. University of Pretoria etd – Adonisi, M P (2003)
50 citations
01 Jan 2008
TL;DR: In this article, the Young Foundation and NESTA have investigated the role of finance, policy, and institutions in supporting social innovation in public services in the UK and found that nearly all innovation policy has been tailored to the needs of for-profit manufacturing sectors.
Abstract: Innovation in public services is going to prove crucial to the UK’s ability to meet the social challenges of the 21st century. However, at the moment, the UK does a poor job of developing innovations in the public sector. We are particularly weak in using innovations in one service to improve public services in others in the same locality or nearby.
Historically, nearly all innovation policy has been tailored to the needs of for-profit manufacturing sectors. However, there is an increasing thirst for understanding how finance, policy and institutions can support Social Innovation. This report draws on extensive research, including literature reviews and case studies from around the world, and from interviews. The Young Foundation collaborated with NESTA to produce this report.
It looks at successes as well as failures. It aims to clarify which conditions best support and sustain local social innovation and it provides guidance to future practitioners and policymakers.
47 citations
Posted Content•
TL;DR: The role of an alliance network in terms of the technological distance between partners, a firm's network position (centrality) and total network density is analyzed, indicating that exploration success also depends on the other two dimensions of embeddedness, namely technological distance and network density.
Abstract: In this paper we analyze the innovative performance of alliance networks as a function of the technological distance between partners, a firm's network position (centrality) and total network density.We study how these three elements of an alliance network, apart and in combination, affect the 'twin tasks' in exploration, namely novelty creation on the one hand and its efficient absorption on the other hand.For an empirical test, we study technology-based alliance networks in the pharmaceutical, chemical and automotive industry.
44 citations