International Journal of Innovation Science

Pudjiarti, Emiliana Sri; Priagung Hutomo, Prihatin Tiyanto

2020 International Journal of Innovation Science

doi: 10.1108/ijis-08-2019-0079

The purpose of this study is to identify the effects of market turbulence as a moderating construct in relation to effective organizational learning on the company’s innovation and performance as well as on the antecendent of facilitative leadership competence.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a cross-sectional and correlational research design. The period of data collection took place between March and May 2019 for three months. The questionnaires were distributed to 350 people who were randomly selected in the metal small and medium enterprises in Tegal district, Central Java, Indonesia. Analysis was conducted through the analysis of structural equation modeling (SEM).FindingsFacilitative leadership competencies have a significant effect on effective organizational learning. Facilitative leadership competencies can support the learning climate and develop mechanisms for transferring learning from individuals and teams into organizational knowledge and experience. There is also an influence of organizational learning on the company’s innovativeness and the company’s performance. Contingency factors can be applied in situations that are always experiencing a change in turbulenceResearch limitations/implicationsThis study contributes to the deepening of understanding of facilitative leadership concept and highlights the importance in the success of building effective learning, as well as its relationship with innovation performance and business performance.Practical implicationsThis finding helps the management to understand the market forces and their impact on the company’s innovation and performance. In this case, the leader plays an important role in fostering a culture of learning, changing the habits and ways of working so that they are ready to support the organizational culture of learning.Originality/valueDeveloping a mechanism for transferring learning into organizational knowledge is very important because organizational learning is believed to be an important strategy in an organizational learning process. This is particularly true in a rapidly changing environment, as it can create business resilience.

Ferreira, Jorge; Coelho, Arnaldo

2020 International Journal of Innovation Science

doi: 10.1108/ijis-10-2018-0108

The purpose of this paper is to understand the impact of dynamic capabilities (DC) (in the view of exploration and exploitation) on competitiveness and performance, considering the mediating role the innovation capability (IC) and branding capabilities (BC)on competitive advantage and firm’s performance and the moderating role of entrepreneurial orientation (EO).Design/methodology/approachThis investigation proposes a theoretical model tested using structural equation modelling (SEM). Multi-group analysis was performed to understand the moderating role of. A questionnaire survey was developed to explore the relations between DC and innovation variable. For this study, 387 valid questionnaires were collected from a sample of Portugal SME’ firms. A 90-item questionnaire which consists to study the relationships among all the variables.FindingsThe results show that exists a positive direct and indirect influence of DC on competitive advantage and performance variables and mediating impact the IC and BC.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has some methodological limitations affecting its potential contributions. As a cross-sectional study that captures one image in time, its ability to identify strict causality between variables is limited. Furthermore, the results are based on log collected from a key respondent, rather than broader actual data. The results are restricted to one country, Portugal. Some variables, such as ICs, may play a different role in other countries. Future research should initially target different countries. Such research could then test the generalizability of the results.Practical implicationsThis study has important implications for the managers. It highlights the necessity of firms to develop superior strategic orientation of all their members and to invest in better resources and consequently superior capabilities as a way of achieving high levels of firm performance. Another implication from the study is that the firms should develop their marketing programs by focusing on developing innovativeness.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the understanding of the indirect and direct impact of exploration and exploitation variables, and the mediating role of ICs and BC on the competitive advantage and performance and the moderating effect of EO.

Koster, Ferry; Benda, Luc

2020 International Journal of Innovation Science

doi: 10.1108/ijis-03-2020-0027

External factors such as global competition and new technologies, require organizations to be innovative. Such organizational innovations also ask for innovative human resource management (HRM). However, in the current literature, it is not completely clear what innovative HRM means, as it is conceptualized in different ways. This study aims to provide clarity about innovative HRM by suggesting a new measurement scale; formulating hypotheses about some core determinants of innovative HRM; and investigating how innovative HRM relates to organizational innovation.Design/methodology/approachUsing a sample of 719 Dutch organizations it was possible to investigate the properties of the inventory and examining several determinants of innovative HRM and how it relates to organizational innovation.FindingsThe innovative HRM scale is internally consistent and differs from other HRM indicators. It is explained by external developments, organizational size and stability of the organization. Finally, innovative HRM is a predictor of organizational innovation.Originality/valueThe measure that was developed in this paper is new to the literature. Innovative HRM has not been measured in a similar way to date. Besides that, the innovative HRM Survey is a novel data set.

Tauqeer, Muhammad Ahmad; Bang, Knut Erik

2020 International Journal of Innovation Science

doi: 10.1108/ijis-04-2020-0044

This study aims to present a novel approach of using technology trends to trigger product ideas. It is primarily addressed to product ideation where limited applied approaches are available.Design/methodology/approachThe model is built by extending the theoretical framework of ideation study. It comprises morphological analysis with product breakdown as primary and technological trends as a secondary dimension to prompt product ideas from user’s intuition. The approach is multidisciplinary using insights from the areas of cognition, management strategy and project management. The model is further tested in two different test configurations with university students (n = 81).FindingsThe results indicate that this systematic model can increase the quality and number of ideas generated by the students compared to generally practised approaches. It is shown that this approach increases the chances of triggering ideas.Research limitations/implicationsThe testing of the present model is comprehensive and in no means exhaustive.Practical implicationsBecause of the shrinking product life cycle, organisations have a need for systematic product ideation models that can assist in innovating their product ranges. It is important to study idea generation for products to not only assist product innovation but also comprehensively understand the process of creativity. The proposed model is primarily addressed to product innovation projects where limited practical tools are available for product ideation. The present model is easy to apply and has the tendency to generate novel product ideas that can lead to successful product innovations.Originality/valueProduct innovation currently has limited systematic ideation tools where this study contributes.

Jones, Graham; Chirino Chace, Bernardita; Wright, Justin

2020 International Journal of Innovation Science

doi: 10.1108/ijis-04-2020-0042

Though there is broad agreement on the beneficial impact of diversity in management and leadership roles, much of the innovative capacity of an organization is realized at the unit level in working teams. Recent research points to cultural diversity having an especially significant impact on innovation team performance. The reports also highlight the need for the optimal team operating principles to derive maximum benefit. To prepare such innovation teams for success, it is valuable to understand the dynamics of team diversity at the project level and the underlying barriers and opportunities presented.Design/methodology/approachThis paper reviews the literature and case studies on cultural inputs to ideation and innovation, assessing team diversity through readily available instruments and the deployment of the science of team science (SciTS) principles in innovation teams.FindingsThe key learnings include the importance of establishing communication standards, SciTS principles, team assessment of thinking styles and the utility of cultural awareness instruments.Practical implicationsDiversity provides a creative advantage for innovation teams. However, team dynamics play an important role in maximizing these advantages, and cross-cultural competence of team members is required. Deployment of appropriate assessment tools and team methodologies enhances the likelihood of successful outcomes including in remote team settings.Originality/valueLiterature from diverse functional areas is summarized including the science of team science, organizational management, diversity and inclusion methodologies and ethnocultural dynamics. It provides pointers for the optimal formation and operating principles with highly culturally diverse teams.

Ortega, Ana Maria; Serna, Maribel

2020 International Journal of Innovation Science

doi: 10.1108/ijis-03-2020-0023

Variables affecting the innovation performance (IP) in regional innovation systems (RIS) have been widely studied in developed countries, while little information exists for the case of developing countries. Based on the innovation economics theory, this study aims to examine determinants of IP of organizations within the RIS of Medellin/Antioquia, Colombia (South America).Design/methodology/approachBy using nonparametric statistical analyses, this study tests six research hypotheses through a randomly applied questionnaire, responded by 1,005 organizations belonging to the RIS of Medellin/Antioquia.FindingsResults indicate that the economic sector, firm size, level of interaction with different parties and level of interaction with academic partners have a significant impact on IP in the RIS. Nevertheless, the number of employees in research and development and the adoption of new technologies have no significant effect.Practical implicationsBased on the results, this study identifies innovation determinants that managers and policymakers should consider when formulating strategies to improve organizations’ IP. The result of this paper may provide valuable insights for the study of RIS’ determinants and support further research in similar contexts.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the limited body of knowledge regarding the variables that impact the IP of organizations in a RIS from a developing country. This paper also examines possible explanations for those hypotheses that were not supported, showing differences between developing and developed countries.