Raoni Barros Bagno, Gina Colarelli O’Connor, Mario Sergio Salerno, Julio Cezar Fonseca de Melo
{"title":"Startup engagement: a strategy framework for established companies","authors":"Raoni Barros Bagno, Gina Colarelli O’Connor, Mario Sergio Salerno, Julio Cezar Fonseca de Melo","doi":"10.1108/inmr-07-2022-0093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/inmr-07-2022-0093","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Established companies often engage with startups as a way to improve their innovation performance. While there has been extensive discussion on the reasons, modes, and expected outcomes of these initiatives, there is still a need to understand more about how corporate engagements with startups (CEwS) evolve and how they can enhance a company’s innovation capability. This study proposes a framework of engagement strategies, discussing their purposes and implications to understand the subject better.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This study involved managers from twelve large, established companies across various sectors. The authors used a multicase approach to analyze their experiences and offer a framework for corporate-startup engagement.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The framework for corporate-startup engagement consists of four main strategies: (1) innovative improvement, (2) R&D expansion, (3) more value to corporate venture capital and (4) ecosystem articulation. The authors found that ecosystem articulation, which combines the potentials of the other three strategies, is the most sophisticated approach.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study offers a systematic view of the CEwS phenomenon, identifying the various modes of engagement, the reasons for adopting each one and potential ways to advance and improve them. For managers, the study reveals the CEwS as a lever to build innovation capabilities over time.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":42220,"journal":{"name":"Innovation & Management Review","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139029665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Critical success factors of co-innovation platforms: a systematic literature review","authors":"Elif Ozturk, Hande Bahar Turker, V. Aslihan Nasir","doi":"10.1108/inmr-06-2022-0081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/inmr-06-2022-0081","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Collaborating with consumers during new product development can provide companies with significant benefits and competitive advantages. Although several studies have been conducted on the design of co-innovation platforms, there is still a need for a more comprehensive understanding of the co-innovation phenomenon. To address this gap, this research aims to identify the critical success factors of co-innovation platforms and provide an extensive analysis of the variables that determine their effectiveness.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This study presents a systematic literature review of co-innovation platforms based on an analysis of 89 articles published in 50 scholarly journals in the disciplines of information systems, marketing and business, covering the years from 2006 to 2022.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The review synthesizes the current state of scientific knowledge and groups prior studies thematically as critical success factors of co-innovation platforms. As a result, eight success factors have been identified in terms of quantity and quality of contributions. These factors include product involvement, perceived fairness, sense of community, interactive environment, employee involvement, participant diversity, assessment structure and task design.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The study consolidates existing research about the critical success of co-innovation platforms. It also provides a research framework that incorporates a diverse set of variables that can be used to assess co-innovation performance in future studies.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":42220,"journal":{"name":"Innovation & Management Review","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139029152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Do innovation policies support micro and small enterprises to overcome barriers?","authors":"Alexandre de Vicente Bittar, Luiz Carlos Di Serio","doi":"10.1108/inmr-12-2021-0234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/inmr-12-2021-0234","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) play a crucial role in the development of any country by generating innovative ideas. However, they face inherent restrictions that hinder their innovation capabilities. It is essential to support innovation policies to overcome these barriers and foster innovation. This study aims to explore how innovation policies can reduce barriers to innovation in MSEs using the lens of innovation capabilities.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Through a multiple case study, the authors examined eight MSEs in São Paulo (Brazil) and five in Florence (Italy) to conduct this study. These countries share a similar level of importance when it comes to MSEs.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Current innovation policies could be more effective for MSEs if certain barriers they encounter are faced and resolved, such as limited financial resources and a scarcity of qualified workers. These barriers directly affect two key elements of their innovation capability: financial resources and human resources. Therefore, it is essential to develop innovation policies that target these elements directly to enable MSEs to overcome these obstacles and thrive.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to enhance the knowledge of how innovation policies can help alleviate obstacles to innovation and how they can influence the various components that comprise the innovation capability of MSEs. This research can be valuable for policymakers as it provides insight into which innovation policies impact each aspect of innovation capability, enabling them to choose the most suitable policy based on the specific needs and local circumstances of the MSEs.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":42220,"journal":{"name":"Innovation & Management Review","volume":"37 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138503230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Innovation performance and its determinants: what does it take to succeed?","authors":"Pedro Luiz Costa Cavalcante","doi":"10.1108/inmr-11-2021-0206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/inmr-11-2021-0206","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose This paper aims to depart from the national innovation system (NIS) arguments that countries' institutional arrangements and performance result from various complementary factors that generate innovative activities and products within economies. Design/methodology/approach To further explore these dimensions, the main objective of this paper is to address the determinants of global heterogeneity in the innovation outcomes of the nations. Thus, the research employs descriptive data analysis and multivariate regression models, using data from the Global Innovation Index (GII) to analyze innovation systems cross-regionally concerning institutional arrangements and performance. Since 2013, the GII, has annually measured and ranked the innovation inputs and outputs of more than a hundred countries based on a comprehensive and sophisticated approach and a multidimensional perspective. Findings The author found the empirical results remarkably interesting in many respects. The different indexes of innovation inputs affect the country's performance level, but not all show a statistically significant impact on innovation outputs. Institutions and infrastructure indexes do not affect the innovative performance of the economies. The main determinants of innovation performance worldwide are business sophistication, human capital & research (HC&R) and market sophistication. In short, the research presents an original contribution, mainly because it explores different views on NIS disparities worldwide, using complementary methodological strategies and based on comprehensive data on innovative inputs and outputs in the countries. Originality/value The findings add new evidence-based knowledge on the determinants of innovation performance in different realities, such as political, economic and administrative. These realities formulate innovation policies and implement them worldwide.","PeriodicalId":42220,"journal":{"name":"Innovation & Management Review","volume":"30 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136107054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transformational leadership and radical innovation for sustainability: mediating role of knowledge management capability and moderating role of competitive intensity","authors":"Md. Nurun Nabi, Liu Zhiqiang, Marium Akter","doi":"10.1108/inmr-05-2021-0075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/inmr-05-2021-0075","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Drawing on the transformational leadership (TL) and knowledge-based view (KBV) theory, the present study investigates the impact of TL on radical innovation (RI) through the mediation of knowledge management capabilities (KMCs) and moderation of competitive intensity (CI) of textile and apparel industries with an Asian context.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Data were collected from the relevant stakeholders of the industry-university collaboration teams with a structured survey questionnaire. Working with 304 textile and apparel industry respondents, structural equation modeling based partial least square (PLS-SEM) is used to test the conceptual framework. PLS-SEM technique was applied to test the hypothesis using Smart-PLS 3.8 packages program.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The results proposed TL has a positive impact on KMC and RI. Furthermore, the study reveals KMC positively mediated the relationship between TL and RI. This mediation is conditional on the moderating role of CI for the KMC (knowledge acquisition capability + knowledge-sharing capability) path to RI. Conversely, moderation of CI is insignificant and does not influence on fostering RI.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>Leaders and managers have realized creative and innovative culture is built within the organizations by leader-follower collaboration through actual knowledge acquisition and knowledge sharing. Moreover, industry policymakers and practitioners establish the knowledge management department to enhance the innovation culture among the firms' stakeholders to encourage RI to sustain the global business market.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The study has introduced KMC as a mediator and CI as a moderator in the proposed model between TL-RI and KMC-RI. Further, it explores the linkages between TL, KMC, CI and RI.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":42220,"journal":{"name":"Innovation & Management Review","volume":"38 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138503227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Olívia Prado Schiavon, Márcia Ramos May, Andréa Torres Barros Batinga de Mendonça
{"title":"Dynamic capabilities and business model innovation in sustainable family farming","authors":"Olívia Prado Schiavon, Márcia Ramos May, Andréa Torres Barros Batinga de Mendonça","doi":"10.1108/inmr-07-2021-0136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/inmr-07-2021-0136","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The study aims to understand how dynamic capabilities (DCs) contribute to business model innovation (BMI) in sustainable family farming. The agrifood sector has been seeking solutions for the development of agroecological markets. Thus, the authors have analyzed the challenges imposed to innovation and sustainability strategic management and the value proposition to sustain the business over the years.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Considering the complexity of organizations and through an exploratory multiple case study of initiatives identified in the Organic Fair of Curitiba’s Passeio Público, it was possible to analyze the evolution of the business models (BMs) and the fair itself. Furthermore, it was possible to identify the DCs within the influence of agroecosystem elements on the innovation development.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Analyzing each case individually, the authors understood the different dimensions of the evolution of BMs considering the organizational complexity. The authors conclude that the balance between organizational practices and changes in the environment, engagement and learning plays a significant role in the developing competitive advantage. The same applies to the patterns that precede the development of DCs and BMs.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The article investigates innovation in agroecological BMs from a dynamic capability perspective. The agroecological BM is a subject that is still little discussed in the literature. In addition, the authors chose a context that includes socioenvironmental aspects and a few specificities of family farming in Brazil.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":42220,"journal":{"name":"Innovation & Management Review","volume":"38 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138503225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The soft skills bases in digital academic entrepreneurship in relation to digital transformation","authors":"Ana Garcez, Mário Franco, Ricardo Silva","doi":"10.1108/inmr-07-2021-0135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/inmr-07-2021-0135","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Digital technology changes the organizational structure of traditional firms, creating opportunities for entrepreneurship. These modifications are known as “digital transformation” (DT). In addition, higher education institutions (HEIs) are altering the form of student–lecturer and teaching–learning interaction, where DT restructures the bases of soft skills (SS). Since SS are difficult to measure, this study aims to analyze the bases of SS for digital academic entrepreneurship, responding to the following research question: What are the bases of digital academic entrepreneurship and how are they formed?</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>An extensive integrative review of the literature revealed that due to the editable, re-combinable, reprogrammable and generating nature of digital technology, the basis of DT, it is necessary to develop SS in higher education students.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The results show that the competencies can be developed considering three major groupings: (1) individual characteristics, (2) cultural characteristics and (3) knowledge sharing.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>Since SS are not easily taught, this study shows how the use of digital tools can help and support this type of process. It is suggested, therefore, that those in charge of HEIs should use the pillars presented in the framework proposed here to guide their institutions' strategic planning. With these pillars in mind, the aim is to stimulate an entrepreneurial mentality in students and develop digital academic entrepreneurship.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>An innovative conceptual model of digital academic entrepreneurship is proposed from the perspective of SS, where the interlinking of those groupings is permeated by DT, as well as the disruptive role of digital technology, leading to the development of an entrepreneurial mentality in HEI students.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":42220,"journal":{"name":"Innovation & Management Review","volume":"38 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138503226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Business model innovation for sustainability: a new framework","authors":"Rosaria Ferlito, Rosario Faraci","doi":"10.1108/inmr-07-2021-0125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/inmr-07-2021-0125","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Sustainable business model innovation (SBMI) is a change in the way a firm operates in order to create positive impacts or to reduce negative consequences for the environment and the society. The aim of this paper is to explain what pathways a firm can take when it implements a sustainable business innovation process in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The article starts with the analysis of the existing literature about BMI and SBMI in order to extrapolate the main elements of these topics.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Thanks to the combined information from academic and nonacademic sources, the study proposes a new framework. It is divided into three sectors: value proposition, value capture delivery and value capture according to the main studies about the business model.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>Regarding theoretical implications, this study contributes to developing a theory of both BMI and sustainable innovation. Indeed it helps in the understanding of the dynamic vision about how the business model changes in order to incorporate triple sustainability.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>From a practical view, the paper can serve as a guideline for corporate reorganization.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The new framework differs from some recent academic efforts first of all for its theoretical characteristics: BMI construct and not business model concept is the core of the framework. The business model represents the subject of innovation, not its vehicle. Another unique aspect that can be derived from the approach adopted is that it links theoretical with practical sources.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":42220,"journal":{"name":"Innovation & Management Review","volume":"38 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138503224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainable innovation and inclusive business in Latin America","authors":"Maria Alejandra Pineda-Escobar","doi":"10.1108/inmr-07-2021-0116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/inmr-07-2021-0116","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This exploratory research aims to analyze sustainable innovation in the context of inclusive business in Latin America.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The study performs a summative content analysis of 22 inclusive businesses (IBs) of current Business Call to Action (BCtA) members in Latin America. Codes were created to identify the modification or introduction of sustainable products/services/processes. Data were analyzed using NVivo 12.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Results show a prevalence of Colombian examples within Latin American inclusive business, and a more significant proportion in the agricultural sector, consistent with reports found in the literature. The authors found that sustainable innovation takes place when introducing new products/services/processes that respond to the needs of the bottom of the pyramid (BoP) population, or modifying existing processes and services to make them more sustainable.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>As most sustainable innovation literature is product-oriented and technically dominated, these results contribute to the newer works adopting a more comprehensive conception of innovation, providing empirical evidence at the product, service and process levels. The results provide insights on how inclusive businesses make adaptations to improve the sustainability of their supply chains to bring their products/services within reach of isolated and disadvantaged communities. The findings also suggest that sustainable product innovation in an inclusive business goes beyond a cost reduction objective. Tailored design reveals a hybrid socioeconomic goal with a high degree of local context embeddedness and precise attention to nascent specialized demand. The results could be of practical use for organizations that want to operate an inclusive business in BoP markets.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":42220,"journal":{"name":"Innovation & Management Review","volume":"38 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138503223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wilma Lucineide da Silva, Letícia Barbosa de Mélo, Nelson da Cruz Monteiro Fernandes
{"title":"The innovative practices carried out in the collaborative complex of the city of Caruaru-PE","authors":"Wilma Lucineide da Silva, Letícia Barbosa de Mélo, Nelson da Cruz Monteiro Fernandes","doi":"10.1108/inmr-06-2021-0099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/inmr-06-2021-0099","url":null,"abstract":"PurposeThe study aims to analyze the innovative practices carried out in the collaborative complex in the city of Caruaru-PE.Design/methodology/approachThe research is qualitative, carried out through a single-case study to analyze the innovative practices of Plural Colab. In data analysis, the authors have used the content analysis technique.FindingsThe results demonstrate the explanatory strength of the approach to innovative practices, highlighting people's daily engagement in the real work of innovation, which usually goes unnoticed in traditional approaches and models.Originality/valueThis study becomes essential given the need to research innovative management practices research. In addition, studies focused on innovation are generally directed to large companies, leaving aside the reality of micro and small business (MSBs) managers.","PeriodicalId":42220,"journal":{"name":"Innovation & Management Review","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44218135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}