Assessment Of Innovative Activity Research Articles

Examining the interaction of sustainable innovation activity and the life cycle of small high‐tech enterprises

AbstractThe direction of this study was engineered by the need to increase the innovation activity of high‐tech enterprises (primarily small enterprise) and to test the hypothesis that the innovation activity of such enterprises depends on the stage of their life cycle. At the first stage, we formulated the assumptions and prerequisites for the formation of a sample for the study: 106 small enterprises of the electric power industry of the Chelyabinsk region of Russia Federation. At the second stage, we developed a method to determine an enterprise's life cycle stage, taking into account the specifics of small industrial enterprises. Our method involves the sequential implementation of two steps. In the first, we use the traditional indicator of age of the enterprise, and in the second, we assess the degree of stability of key financial indicators of enterprise activities. At the third stage, based on the proposed method, the sample was divided into three groups: growing, mature, and long‐lived enterprises, for each of which an assessment of innovation activity was carried out. As a result, we determined that small Russian enterprises in the high‐tech industry demonstrate an increase in innovation activity at the stage of maturity, as a rule. However, even at this stage, only one in three enterprises shows such activity. This can be explained by the low demand for small businesses in the Russian national innovation system, as well as the lack of highly qualified personnel and the prevailing stereotypes of attitudes toward small businesses. As captured in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure), the proposed approach can be applied in the development of regional support programs and strategies for the development of small high‐tech enterprises.

Criteria-based assessment of innovative developments

The complexity of innovation processes is associated with a high level of uncertainty in the results of bringing innovations to the market and their commercialization. The key task in the innovative development of business entities is the preventive assessment of innovations and the selection of the most promising for the implementation of innovative developments. This circumstance requires research and detailed elaboration of the methodological apparatus for assessing innovative developments. Purpose of the work: to carry out a criterion assessment of promising for the implementation of innovative developments, the transfer of which will provide a high level of return on investment, and will lead to an increase in the innovative activity of business entities. Research object: innovative developments (creation of our own, acquisition, copying). The proposed assessment of innovative development is based on the calculation of two criteria: payback period and versatility. The choice of the "payback period" criterion is based on two aspects. First of all, it determines the period for which the invested funds will be returned to the investor and determines the "profitability" of investments in innovative developments, since its calculation is directly related to cost and profit indicators. Evaluation of the quality indicators of the criterion "universality": novelty, inventive step, applicability, compliance with standards, the presence of competitors in the market is carried out by a point method with the help of experts. The results of the assessment reflect the recommendations on the effectiveness of the implementation of innovative developments, complement the overall assessment of innovative activities, in terms of including in the cost of new products the costs of creating an innovative development from a model within the framework of R&D, for the development of production and other possible costs associated with bringing the innovative development to use in production and commercialization.

Improving the competitiveness of post-Soviet integrated national economies

The subject of this research is the international competitiveness of post-Soviet national economies, within the framework of a new integration association in the post-Soviet space – the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). In the context of studying the competitiveness of the member-states of international regional integration associations, the authors analyze and conditionally divide the scientific and theoretical reserve of Russian and foreign scholars into several key vectors of research. The article formulates the approaches towards assessing the impact of integration processes upon the competitiveness of national economies of the EAEU member-states. For the analysis of competitiveness of the participant countries in the integration alliance, the authors applied the methodology of the Global Competitiveness Index of the World Economic Forum. The competitiveness of participant countries of the alliance was examined in accordance with the eight main criteria: the effectiveness of state institutions, infrastructure, the level of macroeconomic stability, development of financial markets, effectiveness of goods and services market, effectiveness of the job market, development of human capital, and assessment of innovation activity. The conclusion is made that all the countries participating in post-Soviet integration association indicate positive dynamics in their international competitiveness, although its level differs considerably. The approach towards assessing the impact of integration upon the competitiveness is formulated. It is noted that the achievement of higher level of competitiveness is impeded by macroeconomic instability of the national economies of post-Soviet space. Recommendations are given in the formation of their competitive advantages within the framework of the integration union.

СИСТЕМА ПОКАЗАТЕЛЕЙ ОЦЕНКИ ИННОВАЦИОННОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ НАУКОЕМКИХ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЙ

The article contains proposals for the development of the assessment of innovation activity of a knowledgeintensive organization. They include four blocks of indicators: the portfolio of innovative activities, own work within it, the duration of implementation of innovative projects, the economic effect of their implementation. A distinctive feature of the system is the assessment of indicators of innovation activity within the framework of the execution of profitable contracts of a knowledge-intensive organization.

Методологические аспекты оценки инновационной деятельности малых предприятий в наукоградах

The article analyzes the current state of innovation activity of small enterprises. Based on the statistical data there are presented such parameters as the proportion of small enterprises engaged in innovative activities, proportion of innovative goods and services of small enterprises, cost of the innovation activities of small enterprises. There has been mentioned the importance of the assessment of innovative activity as a means of timely identification of problems and building solutions to improve the activity of the innovative enterprises in the science city and to increase their efficiency. As a result of the analysis, the main components of innovation activity in the science cities needed for the objective assessment have been identified. The proposed assessment is based on the principles of consistency, systematicity, complexity, practical orientation, scientific character, optimality, democracy, and reliability. In accordance with the developed principles, there has been described the proposed approach to assessing the innovation activity in the science cities. The requirements for developing assessment parameters are identified and its methodological provisions are formulated, where the goal, objectives, principles, the process of assessing, etc. are stated in a logical sequence. The sequence of the process includes forming the staff responsible for the assessment, calculating indicators, interpretation of the results. The coefficients, such as the level of added value, the profitability of intangible assets, the assessment of investments in the implementation and development of R&D, the volume of commercialized R&D have been proposed to take into account as assessment parameters. On the basis of small innovative enterprises of the science city of Korolev SPE Inkar-M LLC, SPE Impulse LLC, Robotmash LLC there has been carried out the approbation of the assessment, the results of which gave the highest rates of their innovative activity.

Improving the competitiveness of post-Soviet integrated national economies

The subject of this research is the international competitiveness of post-Soviet national economies, within the framework of a new integration association in the post-Soviet space – the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). In the context of studying the competitiveness of the member-states of international regional integration associations, the authors analyze and conditionally divide the scientific and theoretical reserve of Russian and foreign scholars into several key vectors of research. The article formulates the approaches towards assessing the impact of integration processes upon the competitiveness of national economies of the EAEU member-states. For the analysis of competitiveness of the participant countries in the integration alliance, the authors applied the methodology of the Global Competitiveness Index of the World Economic Forum. The competitiveness of participant countries of the alliance was examined in accordance with the eight main criteria: the effectiveness of state institutions, infrastructure, the level of macroeconomic stability, development of financial markets, effectiveness of goods and services market, effectiveness of the job market, development of human capital, and assessment of innovation activity. The conclusion is made that all the countries participating in post-Soviet integration association indicate positive dynamics in their international competitiveness, although its level differs considerably. The approach towards assessing the impact of integration upon the competitiveness is formulated. It is noted that the achievement of higher level of competitiveness is impeded by macroeconomic instability of the national economies of post-Soviet space. Recommendations are given in the formation of their competitive advantages within the framework of the integration union.

Analytical provision for managing innovation activities within the company considering the interests of stakeholders

The article covers the problem of analytical provision for managing innovation activities within a company, taking into account the interests of stakeholders — this is connected with the possibility of ensuring the competitiveness, assessment of innovation activities and choice of innovation strategy. The purpose of the study is to identify the conditions and trends of innovation activities within companies as well as to develop a methodological approach to the evaluation of their innovation activities on the basis of accounting and analytical data considering the interests of stakeholders. The study of the current state and general trends of innovation activities at enterprises was conducted in a logical sequence as follows: 1) the number of innovatively active enterprises, 2) the share of industrial enterprises among the innovatively active enterprises, 3) the estimation of the amount of financing and the level of expenditures on innovations and 4) strategic priority directions of innovation activities that allowed to identify and analyze barriers to the development of an effective innovation policy. This provided an opportunity to develop the structure of analytical provision for the system of managing innovation activities within a company as a logical chain of strategic results for achieving economic success. However, a number of limitations and risks were identified. The assessment of the impact of innovation on the economic, environmental and social efficiency of a manufacturing production process is argued to be based on systematic and structured accounting and analytical information and reflected in non-financial reporting (in particular, the G4 Sustainability Reporting). In view of this, we consider it advisable to supplement the sustainability reporting with the indicators that characterize the effectiveness of innovation management. The results of the study are relevant and useful for large and medium-sized enterprises in the context of ensuring the implementation of an innovation model of development as well as for conducting applied research in the field of business strategies to ensure sustainable company development

Assessment of Innovative Activity in Russia

Assessment of Innovative Activity in Russia

Assessment of innovation activity in the countries of the world

The purpose of the study is to evaluate innovation activity in the countries of the world. Based on the use of statistical, comparative, systemic and logical methods, an analysis of indicators of innovative activity was carried out, as a result of which it was concluded that Russia lags behind other countries in terms of innovative development. Using methods of economic and factor analysis, a factor model was formed in the work, which included groups of global, national, industry and corporate factors, the management of which will ensure a sustainable transition to innovative technologies of the national economy. In the ending of the study the main conclusions and results of the work are presented.

Correlational study between the indicators of innovation activity and agricultural production in the Russian regions

This article is devoted to the issue of the correlation between the innovation activity and the volume of agricultural production in the Russian Federation in the context of the established documents, defining the security policy in our country. The hypothesis of the correlation between innovation activity and agricultural production in the conditions of the fourth technological revolution is substantiated. The mathematical tools that can be applied in these areas, taking into account the significant differentiation of the Russian regions, have been studied. To obtain the system assessment of innovation activity in the Russian Federation, the developed integrated index of innovation activity in the region has been used. During the study of the correlation between innovation activity and the volumes of agricultural production, the results of correlational- regression model had been specified on the basis of the correspondence analysis method. During the analysis software tools, created in Volgograd State Technical University, as well as statistical packages and also spreadsheet MS Excel, were used. This fact allows to computerize a considerable part of calculations. It was concluded, that the regions with the developed innovative activity are characterized by large volumes of agricultural production, and the volumes of agricultural production can.

Efficiency evaluation of resourcing innovative processes on a regional level

The purpose of this issue is to analyse how efficient the resource providing innovation processes in Russian regions is. This issue gives a hypothesis that says: the assessment of innovation activity’s full efficiency should be carried out only if three criteria are met: effectiveness, productivity and optimality. An analysis of innovation processes was conducted in the context of regions of the Central Federal District (CFD) for the period of 2010-2017. In most regions, there was a decrease in the estimated parameter over the mentioned period of time. These trends are caused by the decrease in the amount of technological innovation costs with an optimal ratio of the volume ratio of innovative goods made, work and services. The research results can be useful for federal and regional executive authorities. They can formulate and adjust the planned strategy of socio-economic development and calculate the cumulative efficiency indicator of innovation processes.

INNOVATION IN A LOCAL TOURISM MARKET – THEORY AND PERSONAL STUDY

The objective of this article is a restricted study of the relationship between accepted innovations in tourism and the promotion of a product in a specific tourist area. This entails first, introduces said innovation, and second, traditional qualities and tourist attractions. Contemporary innovation is an important economic element and a stimulating factor for economic development. Tourism as such, is an area of socio-economic life whose foundation is natural features translating into tourist attractions.The article analyzes selected aspects associated with the selected topic:- the concept of innovation,- legality of innovation in tourism, and- assessment of innovative activity in a selected case study.The study employs the study of legal doctrine and empirical research i.e. diagnostic survey and questionnaire techniques.The locale studied is the Pokój Commune in the Opole Voivodship which is endeavoring to gain health resort status, and which undoubtedly has many natural qualities.The article ends with summary remarks.

Implementation of the development strategy of integrated structures on the basis of enterprise’s innovative activity assessment

The article discusses the importance of assessment of innovation activity of the organization as an instrument of realization of innovative scenario of development in the framework of the technological upgrading of enterprises of the Concern in order to ensure the production of innovative products based on advanced management technology and management information systems business processes and product quality. As a methodological framework for the assessment of innovative activity used group of economic indicators that determine the degree of security of the enterprise economic resources in innovation. The structure of innovative activities on types of completed technological, marketing and organizational innovations. Special attention is paid to the types of technological innovation: product and process. Noted that the JSC Sozvezdie has considerable labour resources, allowing to increase the share of process innovations aimed generally at reducing costs of production or transmission activities of products, services per unit of output, improved quality, production efficiency or transfer of already existing products in the organization, but can be used also for the production and transmission of technologically new or improved products, services cannot be produced or delivered using conventional production methods.On the basis of studies of innovative activity, the authors noted that a necessary condition for active implementation of innovations is technological modernization (technical upgrading) as JSC Sozvezdie and the companies of the Group, contributing to the creation of production facilities to enable mass production of advanced weapons, military and special equipment in the framework of the SDO, as well as reconstruction, expansion and creation of production to the production of innovative civilian products.

Assessment of the Impact of the Network Organization of Labor on the Innovative Activity of Employees

Представлены результаты сравнения эмпирической оценки инновационной активности работников при сетевой организации труда на примере комплексных бригад, работающих на едином наряде (строительство и торговля), с инновационной активностью коллективов, работающих по традиционной индивидуальной организации труда, то есть с использованием нарядно-повременной системы оплаты труда (машиностроение и железная дорога). Использовались собственные эксперименты авторов. Показано, что инновационная активность в бригадах при сетевой организации труда может до пяти раз превосходить инновационную активность работников, работающих по традиционной нарядно-повременной системе оплаты труда.

СУБ’ЄКТНА ІННОВАЦІЙНІСТЬ В АСПЕКТІ ФІНАНСОВО-ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ СТРАТЕГІЇ РОЗВИТКУ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА

The article considers the problem of evaluation of innovations in the process of enterprise development and formation of its strategy. The role and place of innovations in the global system of effective development of the enterprise and ensuring competitiveness and growth of its market value are shown. The basic positions concerning systematization in approaches to an estimation of innovations in the course of activity of the enterprise are generalized. It is proposed, as an element of the general study of innovative development of the enterprise, to consider and evaluate it from the standpoint of subjectivity and objectivity. The specificity of the study is to distinguish in the management system of innovative development of the enterprise object and subject of management and focus on them. It is proposed to study the innovative activity of the enterprise in the coordinates "subject - object of innovation". Methodological approaches to the assessment of innovative activity of the enterprise are presented. The author's interpretation of the concept of "subjective innovation" is given and its connection and difference with such concepts as "human resource" and "human capital" are shown. Subjective innovation, as an important component of human capital, in its content and importance in the system of competitive development of the enterprise is a key factor of innovation potential and the basis for the formation and implementation of its financial and economic development strategy. A general method of evaluating the concept of "subjective innovation" in the process of enterprise development is proposed. Based on the content of the concept of "subjective innovation", the objective complexity of its exact calculation (at the present stage of development of science) and the possibility of certain tolerances in such calculations in the work it is recommended to evaluate this concept by an expert method. It is determined that the proposed assessment will generally improve and deepen the process of managing the innovative development of the enterprise.

INVESTMENT – INNOVATIVE TRANSFORMATION OF GAS – DISTRIBUTING ENTERPRISES OF UKRAINE

The article is dedicated to the transformation of the management mechanism of investment and innovative activity by improving investment and innovation processes gas distribution enterprises in Ukraine. Examined and described the main methods of assessment and analysis of economic efficiency of investment and innovation activity; the basic indexes assessment of innovation activity of enterprises are offered. By critical retrospective analysis it is determined the structure of sources of financing of investment activities in gas distribution enterprises. Established that the main sources of funding for investment programs are tariffs for transportation and supply of gas, it is approved by National Commission, which does state regulation in the areas of energy and utilities. The reasons of underperformance of the investment program are described. The strategy of distribution enterprises is offered, the mechanism of its implementation, the development of economic and mathematical model of investment – innovative activities of gas distribution enterprises in the form of quasi – linear multiple regression. Further developed the theoretical knowledge and practical advice on investment – innovative processes in gas – distributing enterprises.

Специфика оценки инновационного развития региона и предприятия

As a result of crisis, fixed capital is depreciated, moral and physical depreciation
 of material resources is accelerated, and thus the need for modernization
 in production and technical as well as technological and administrative spheres
 is thoroughly confirmed.
 The ongoing crisis calls for the need to cardinally transform and update the
 existing production and technological base, and to introduce production of new
 and the most effective mechanisms and machines, as well as ways and
 technologies in production and management spheres at all the three levels, from
 the enterprise level to the level of the region and to the nationwide level.
 The active creation and introduction of innovations would help to stimulate inflow
 of investments, expand production and increase management efficiency at all
 levels concerned. Development of various crisis phenomena in Russia calls for the
 necessity to shift the economy to innovative development mode. The innovative
 component is considered an the integral part of the effective and dynamic
 development of the national economy.
 The innovative approach has been announced as the major goal by the nation’s
 leadership. In 2008 the president of the Russian Federation pointed out the need
 to use effectively the following five major tools, namely, the intellectual power,
 innovations, institutions, investments and infrastructure. State regulation measures
 aimed at the development of innovative activities for the purpose of ensuring
 national security in the sphere of science, technologies and educations were
 enacted in 2009, when the “Strategy of national security of the Russian Federation
 till 2020” was adopted to help form the basis for the state regulation measures
 in the sphere of elaboration of the national-wide and regional innovative policy.
 For the purpose of ongoing assessment of the innovative activity results the
 Association of innovative regions of Russia has been created. The specifics of
 national and regional monitoring are defined, as well as ways to monitor innovative
 activities of an individual enterprise. The author proves the necessity for complex
 assessment of innovative activities in terms of boosting efficiency of performance
 and higher competitiveness of an individual enterprise and the region as a whole.

Assessment of innovative activity of the North-West Federal District of Russian Federation

This article examines the state of the innovative activity in the North-West Federal District, deals with the problems of economic transition and the reasons that hinder innovation processes. The article also provides recommendations to ensure the support of innovation activities in the territories of the North- West Federal District.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF STATE AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY

The aim of this investigation is to determine the influences of professional and public assessment of innovation in the general educational system for development of state and public management of education and the modeling of the implementation of such assessment. Methods. The methods involve analysis of strategic projects and innovative infrastructure of the Russian educational system; generalisation of the experience of the educational systems of the regions in the field of state and public management of education and management of innovation; modelling of professional and public expertise innovation activity. Results and scientific novelty. The impact of strategic projects of development of the Russian education on the development of state and public management of education is presented. The model of professional-public assessment of innovation in the regional general educational system is proposed; the basic procedures, subjects and standards are noted. The process approach was used while designing the model; the algorithm of professional-public assessment of innovation activity is described. Practical significance. The results of practical using of the model for professional-public assessment of innovation activity in the educational system ofSt. Petersburgare presented.

Towards the Measurement of Innovation—A Pilot Study in the Small and Medium Sized Hotel Industry

SUMMARY This paper discusses the importance of innovation as a key component of business strategy in tourism, as well as determinants of innovation processes in the small and medium sized hotel industry in alpine tourism destinations of Europe. Initially, the paper delivers a literature overview on innovations as prerequisites for competitive advantages. Furthermore, the authors shed more light on the measurement of innovation in the tourism industry. The empirical study has been carried out in alpine tourism destinations focusing on the assessment of innovation activities in small and medium sized (SMEs) hotels. Diverse functional areas of hotels have been analysed and the results show rather low degrees of innovation in all areas of the hotel value chain.