Innovation Creation Research Articles

Investigating the Role of Leadership Styles on Organizational Culture and Innovation

Innovation and organizational environment are greatly influenced by leadership styles. Innovation-friendly workplaces are fostered by leaders because of their emphasis on inspiration and vision. The leaders place more emphasis on structure and compensation, which might have a distinct effect on organizational environment (OE) and creativity. The variations in leadership styles and how they are applied in various organizational settings. The connection among organizational environment, innovative creativity and leadership styles might be influenced by industry-specific aspects. The study’s aim is to comprehend how various leadership styles affect the organizational environment and corporate innovations (CI). This study included a total of 233 participants, including male (120) female (110) and non-binary/other (3) for leadership styles. Utilizing SPSS software, a statistical analysis of the data was carried out. The data was analyzed using a t-test, ANOVA, and regression analyses. These analysis demonstrated the leadership style fostering an innovative organization.The studyemphasizes the organizational environment and corporate innovationstrongly influenced by leadership styles. Creating an atmosphere that encourages creative thinking and a collaborative culture through leadership styles.

“Every idea made life easier:” A critical discourse analysis of creative employee-driven innovation in the Italian healthcare system

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to scrutinize the connection between creativity and innovation in the context of public healthcare. This is achieved by applying the theoretical concept of employee-driven innovation (EDI) to explore employees’ perceptions of their creative engagement in innovation processes, as well as to capture the managerial implications of setting up such processes in the sector.Design/methodology/approachA critical discourse analysis (CDA) is applied as a methodological lens to capture the interaction between the macro-level production and meso-level distribution of innovation discourse (top-down), and the micro-level perception of, and response to, the same (bottom-up). This study is based on a qualitative approach and is set in the public healthcare system of the Autonomous Province of Trento, Northeast Italy. In total, 26 semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 healthcare professionals. For triangulation purposes, observation and document analysis were also performed.FindingsThe findings of this study reveal that tensions are present between the macro-level discourses and the meso-level strategies around innovation, and the micro-level perceptions of employees’ creative engagement in innovation processes. Healthcare professionals’ creative efforts are not easily recognized and supported by top management, which in turn does not receive a framework of reference in policies acknowledging the importance of human skills and creativity in innovation processes.Research limitations/implicationsThat this is a single case study implies a limitation on the generalizability of its results, but the results may nevertheless be transferable to similar empirical contexts. Therefore, a multiple case study design would be preferable in future studies in order to study EDI strategies and policies across various types of organizations in the public sector. Moreover, apart from CDA, other theoretical and methodological lenses can be applied to investigate the interaction between top-down organizing and bottom-up responses to innovation.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the EDI literature by providing a more integrative understanding of EDI in the public sector, demonstrating the importance of scrutinizing the interactions between employees and top-level management.

Analisis Antusias Mahasiswa dalam Belajar Ekonomi Kreatif dalam Mengembangkan UMKM: Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah

Students' enthusiasm for developing MSMEs is influenced by studying the creative economy. Therefore, it is important to study creative economics because it opens students' insight into the potential of creative economics and innovation. This research uses a qualitative paradigm. The research was conducted to find out what enthusiasm students have in learning creative economics in developing MSMEs (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises). We took this research through interviews using three questions to students who were or were already running MSMEs. From the questions included, more students are interested in creating MSMEs after studying the creative economy and student creativity and innovation can develop further after studying the creative economy.

Sistematik Literatur Review dampak Kepercayaan Diri pada Kesuksesan Pengusaha

This study aims to examine the impact of self-confidence on entrepreneurial success through a systematic review of existing literature. Self-confidence is an important psychological factor in entrepreneurship, influencing risk-taking, innovation, persistence, and business performance. The research method used is a literature review involving the search and analysis of various relevant empirical studies. The results of the study indicate that high self-confidence is positively correlated with greater risk-taking ability, creativity in innovation, resilience in the face of failure, and achievement of better business performance. In addition, factors such as experience, education and entrepreneurial training, social support, and culture and economic climate are also found to play a significant role in shaping and strengthening entrepreneurial self-confidence. This study also identifies several challenges and gaps in previous research, such as variations in the definition and measurement of self-confidence, and the lack of qualitative and longitudinal approaches. Keywords: Self-confidence, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Success

경제안보기술의 특허출원에 대한 비공개 방안 - 일본의 특허출원비공개제도를 중심으로

In establishing the 6th Basic Plan for Science and Technology (2021.4.1-2026.3.31), Japan recognized the need for innovation in converging humanities and social sciences with science technology and revised the “Basic Act on Science and Technology” to the “Basic Act on Science and Technology and Innovation” and the “R&D Power Enhancement Act” to the “Act on Promotion of Science and Technology and Innovation Creation”. In its basic plan and important policies, goals such as the development of innovative technologies related to the convergence of cyber and physical spaces are set. Even though the purpose of developing such innovative technologies is set, in order to strongly promote the R&D and patent protection policy of high-tech (specific important technologies) that can be used maliciously in international disputes or cyber terrorism, etc., the “Economic Security Promotion Act” has been enacted and implemented as a separate legislation. The Act stipulates R&D policies for securing specific critical materials and specific critical technologies to protect national security and public safety and the system that allows patent applications to be non-disclosed was introduced and implemented on May 1, 2024 in cases where patent applications of research results could harm Japan's economic security and public stability. It is necessary to reflect it in Korea's technical security policy through in-depth analysis and review of the law relating to measures to secure specific important materials, research and development and research funding policy of specific critical technologies, and the Non-Disclosure System of Patent Applications of research results thereof. In particular, by analyzing in-depth the purpose and intention of the Japanese government to strongly promote it by separately legislating it, not by ordinary legislation, it is necessary to refer to the research and development related to national security in Korea and the patent protection policy of the research results. In particular, it is necessary to analyze in-depth the purpose and intention of the Japanese government to promote it separately, not by ordinary legislation, and refer to Korea's national security-related research and development and patent protection policies of its research results.

Creative Innovation: Modernizing the Traditional Game Teng-Teng

Creative Innovation: Modernizing the Traditional Game Teng-Teng

AI Capability and Sustainable Performance: Unveiling the Mediating Effects of Organizational Creativity and Green Innovation with Knowledge Sharing Culture as a Moderator

AI Capability and Sustainable Performance: Unveiling the Mediating Effects of Organizational Creativity and Green Innovation with Knowledge Sharing Culture as a Moderator

Research on the Development of Creative Innovation Industry of Landmark Building and City Image

Landmark building is the external image and social card of a city, which reflects the traditional culture and spiritual connotation of a city and even a country. Landmark buildings not only refer to the large modern buildings in the city, but also include large sculptures, artworks, historical relics and so on. The innovative and creative industries of landmark buildings and urban images are often attached to the cultural tourism industry. At present, the development and research in this field are vague in definition, and the industrial development situation varies significantly in different cities and regions. Domestic first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and some tourist cities such as Hangzhou and Suzhou have advanced and comprehensive development in this field, and there are also unconscious spontaneous behaviors of the public to broaden the research content in this field. In contrast, some cities have not yet formed a good industry in this field. The development of innovative and creative industries for landmark buildings in foreign countries is earlier than that in China, and its forms are more abundant and avant-garde, which is worth learning and reference for researchers. The development of innovative and creative industries in landmark buildings will enhance the image and popularity of the city, thus boosting the development of the local tourism economy. At the same time, the industry shows the meaning and connotation of landmark buildings by means of artistic expression. In addition, innovative and creative products will also promote the popularization of arts education for all. Through a series of research and practice, the author also adds some specific cases and feasible research routes for the research and development of this field.

Why not go the usual way? Empowering leadership, employees’ creative deviance and innovation performance

Why not go the usual way? Empowering leadership, employees’ creative deviance and innovation performance

The Effect of Transformational Leadership and Organizational Culture on Organizational Innovation Through Employee Creativity as an Intervening Variable “Study on the Jurisdiction of the West Papua High Court”

This research focuses on analyzing the impact of transformational leadership and organizational culture on employee creativity and organizational innovation in the West Papua High Court Jurisdiction. The type of research used is quantitative research method with causality analysis. Data was collected by utilizing a questionnaire. In the data processing process to calculate each indicator, a Likert scale was used. Furthermore, validity and reliability tests were carried out. Data analysis was carried out by descriptive analysis and SmartPLS Analysis. The results showed that partially, transformational leadership has no effect on employee creativity, organizational culture partially has a positive effect on employee creativity, partially transformational leadership has no effect on organizational innovation, partially, organizational culture affects organizational innovation, and employee creativity partially has no effect on organizational innovation, partially, transformational leadership intervened by employee creativity has no effect on organizational innovation, and partially, organizational culture intervened by employee creativity has no effect on organizational innovation. Suggestions, it is good for organizations to improve the quality of transformational leadership, and need to pay attention to values, norms, and behaviors that encourage creativity.

Optimalisasi Kompetensi SDM serta Inovasi Produk dalam Kegiatan Pendampingan UMKM pada Usaha Makanan

The culinary world today has always been one of the favorite destinations of many people. Not only abroad, but there are many culinary tours in the country. No exception in Indonesia which has interesting culinary tourism locations to visit. The problems that occur are, the lack of understanding of MSME actors about the importance of digital or technological knowledge and literacy in MSME actors to improve quality human resources, the ineffectiveness of MSME programs in supporting business implementation strategies to increase MSME competitiveness, the lack of understanding of MSME actors in maintaining business sustainability through innovative creation to increase MSME added value. This Community Service activity of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Pelita Bangsa University will be carried out online and offline (hybrid), located at Perum Graha Kalimas 2 Blok C No. 20 Tambun, Bekasi Regency, West Java.

دور القيادة الاستراتيجية في تحقيق التميز التنافسي: دراسة تطبيقية على مجموعة شركات دله البركة بجدة

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the concept of the role of strategic leadership in achieving competitive advantage. The study also aims to determine the role of strategic leadership in achieving competitive advantage in Dallah Al Baraka Company - Jeddah, and to know the level of practices of its senior leadership, and to know the level of practices of middle leadership (department heads). of senior leaders and employees from the point of view of their employees. To achieve the objectives of the study in the chosen environment, Dallah Al Baraka Group of Companies - Jeddah, the field study was applied to a sample of (30) of the company’s employees, divided into 10 (senior leadership); (10) Department heads; (10) employees in the departments, and a questionnaire form was designed with a set of scales, and each scale measures each dimension and each variable separately. The questionnaire form included four sections: demographic data, the role of strategic leadership in achieving competitive excellence, and the impact of strategic leadership on financial performance, the impact of strategic leadership on creative and innovative aspects. Then the researcher used the descriptive analytical method through which he attempts to describe the phenomenon - the subject of the study, answer its questions, and test its hypotheses - and analyze its data using the statistical program SPSS. The study reached several results, the most important of which are: Strategic leadership decisions and practices led to an increase in revenues and profits at Dallah Al Baraka Company. Strategic leadership also contributed to achieving growth and expansion in the organization’s activities and investments. The study also demonstrated the presence of clear indicators that reflect the impact of leadership on competitive advantage. The results of the study confirmed that leadership practices work to achieve competitive excellence in a sustainable manner in Dallah Al Baraka companies, and that creativity and encouraging innovation is the primary factor in enhancing the competitive ability of the organization. The study concluded with some recommendations, the most important of which is the necessity of having effective communication channels to achieve the primary goal of strategic leadership, let it be strategic communication. The study also recommended the need to strive towards training the organization’s employees, whether they are leaders or employees in their work sites, in a way that enables them to perform their work and achieve innovative growth during training.

Creative-aesthetic product design and tools

Providing a product with characteristics of beauty and creative innovation is one of the aims of any contemporary industry to meet the needs of customers and satisfy their aesthetic and functional requirements. To study the production process and the realisation of creative products with aesthetically pleasing attributes, we created an environment that allows the construction of simple textured polygons (triangles, squares, rhombuses and pentagons) through a software application. To overcome traditional ways of assessing creative products, a Birkhoff aesthetic measure, Euclidean distance and entropy measure have been developed and applied to a sample of smart products, manufactured in the implemented environment, to analyse their aesthetic, creative and order–complexity–chaos features, respectively. The results provided us with measurable quantities of the required qualities for the sample and for each distinct product, combining the metrics to visualise the creative products in 2D and 3D spaces. Further mathematical methods, such as the point process and density probability map applied on the same sample, allowed us to move from a statistical space to probabilistic landscapes, with enhanced forecasting capability on creative features for all future products. Industrial applications are expected in the production and evaluation of products from a creative point of view.

Creative futures for cultural heritage: a typology of creative practice in the GLAM sector – towards a creative heritage approach

ABSTRACT This article seeks to develop a non-prescriptive typology of creative practice and its role in GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) institutions through an examination of published research. Highlighting key issues and perspectives on integration and intent in each approach it examines practice through five categories: (1) demonstration; (2) programmed performance; (3) historically informed creativity and performance; (4) institutional preservation of creativity; and, (5) creative heritage. The first four categories subsume creativity as reproduction, in the pursuit of claims to originality or use GLAM spaces as a simple stage or backdrop. Creative heritage, on the other hand, is characterised by the use of creativity as an integrated practice that intentionally produces integrated and authentic outcomes allied to the repertoire and work of GLAM institutions. We conclude with suggestions about how creative innovation offers opportunities for institutions to meet and enhance strategic priorities and overcome challenges to sustainability relative to a wider cultural economy.

Being Mega And Becoming International: Opportunities and challenges for Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

UiTM2025 provides future priorities framework by explicitly stated that UiTM is highly committed towards establishing a world-class research platform for global performance by providing impactful portfolios on translational research, high impact publications, creative and smart innovations, and partnerships with stakeholders. However, the design and implementation of international activity that sets out in UiTM2025 does not mean that the University has adequate capacity to address global issues, thereby undermining its international positioning and outlook. Against the historical account of the development of the UiTM, this paper evaluates evolution, opportunities and challenges associated with UiTM’s international positioning.

Cultivating Creative Thinking in the Workplace: A Positive and Open-Mind Approach

Creative thinking is a highly beneficial skill in the workplace that can help individuals and organizations achieve success. The practice of creativity and innovation can lead to a more productive work environment, improved employee performance, increased idea generation and project development, enhanced collaboration, and a unique perspective and mindset. This paper focuses on the defining characteristics of creative thinkers, which enable them to approach challenges and obstacles in innovative and unconventional ways and to devise innovative solutions that others may not have considered. By identifying and addressing these obstacles, companies can create a culture that fosters creative thinking and innovation, leading to long-term success and growth.

Analysis of The Potential of Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Digital Marketing Sector

Women’s economic empowerment refers to the process of enabling women to have broader control of their economic lives, including their access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making power. If women are empowered economically, they are better able to support themselves and their families, contribute to their communities, and support economic growth. Women entrepreneurs should implement current technology to maximize their business and marketing. By using digital applications, innovative creations can be provided uniquely and expanded into various materials. Furthermore, there are applications that help users to do independent financial management, having unique branding, global networking and promotions. Digital marketing helps to expand product reach in society and social media accelerates communication with customers. By attending workshops, joining industry associations, and participating in events or online communities, women can enrich their talents, access funding from organizations that support women entrepreneurs, and increase family economic support. On the other hand, there are some constraints faced, such as taking care of children and budgeting limitations for increasing their skills. This study was conducted to analyze twenty-five women’s potential in the digital marketing sector through counseling and training programs. They were from the local Batik home industry of 12 villages in Malang Regency, East Java province. These participants were chosen purposively from 100 members of PKK (Empowerment of Family Welfare) who participated in workshops and training local batik and have unique characteristics since their houses are located on the border of Malang city and Malang regency and their lifestyle is such that they are using a cellphone in daily life but not maximizing information from it, having social communities, but not maximizing their potencies in economics opportunities. This study used a quantitative approach. Data was collected through the questionnaire distribution to participants in training activities. Data analysis was carried out using SWOT analysis. The results showed that women’s perception and understanding of digital marketing in the research area were classified as low (80%), and this is also represented as a weakness and thread (80%). In order to solve this problem, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) are suggested to collaborate with stakeholders in developing a sustainable program for digital marketing improvement, having support and access to markets from the governance. Keywords: Women Empowerment; Women Participation; Socioeconomics condition

Transformational Leadership for the Improvement of Organisational Performance with Organisational Learning and Innovation at a Manufacturing Company

Purpose: This study analyses transformational leadership on organisational performance. Organisational learning and organisational innovation as a link to create improvements in organisational performance in manufacturing companies. Methodology: This quantitative descriptive collected data using survey, with a 5-point likert scale questionnaires. Participants were 121 employees of a company. They were recruited out of a total of 191 employees from all positions in the company. Data were analysed using path analysis with the SEM-PLS method, performed using SmartPLS 3.2.9 software. Findings: The results of the study explain that transformational leadership has an effect on organisational learning and does not have an effect on organisational innovation. Organisational learning has an effect on organisational innovation and organisational performance. Organisational innovation has an effect on organisational performance. Research Limitation: Research is limited to aspects of leadership, organisation and innovation. The research object was carried out at manufacturing companies that require learning and innovation processes as mediation of organisational performance. Originality/Value: The study can serve as a reference for company leaders that transformational leadership style play a significant role in improving organisational performance, and the implementation of organisational learning is crucial to encourage innovation creation.

Analysis of Skills Needed by Unemployed Fresh Graduates in Business Administration: Evidence from Oman

The authors consider the increasing unemployment rate for fresh graduates from business administration majors in developing countries, such as Oman. The abilities and skills students need to obtain employment after graduating from postsecondary education institutions are the subject of this study. The aim of this study was to identify the skills required by the Omani labor market as well as the employability skills gap among recent business administration graduates. The relevance of this study relies on proposing an evaluation model to assess the skills required by employers, specifically in the private sector, from fresh graduates of business schools. The authors adopted a quantitative research method to achieve the study’s objectives. The data were collected through a survey which was distributed to 101 fresh graduates from two higher education institutions. The findings reveal that soft skills, such as problem-solving, teamwork, dedication to work, a positive attitude, leadership, communication, critical thinking, negotiation, and pursuit of learning, are the most needed by graduates in all aspects. The study concluded that there is a demand for different types of soft and technical skills that are important for future jobs in the private sector. The study recommends more collaboration between universities and various stakeholders to review current academic programs and design more professional and vocational training programs. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the promotion of an entrepreneurial mindset to prepare graduates to develop creative business ideas and innovation to create their jobs.

Business model innovation elements and product innovation radicalness: Central European lessons for innovation leaders and followers

Research background: Despite the increased interest in business model innovation (BMI) in the last 20 years, the current research landscape still lacks empirical efforts aimed at investigating the underexplored link between BMI and innovation performance. This is doubly true in specific contexts like Central European countries, whereas innovation systems are weaker than in Western ones, and firms strongly depend on internal R&D activities and absorptive capacity and technology upgrades via cooperation with other countries. Purpose of the article: This study draws on the BMI theory with the aim of analyzing the effects of each individual BMI element on firms’ performance in terms of creation of radical innovations vs incremental ones. Methods: The data used are from the Community Innovation Survey (CIS) 2018 — the latest micro data available to date — focusing on 16,364 firms in Central Europe, namely 5,749 Czech, 7,377 Hungarian, and 3,238 Slovakian firms. As the explained (dependent) variables are dichotomous (binary: 1 indicates the answer is yes, 0 indicates the answer is no) for all estimated models, a binary logistic regression is used in order to focus on the individual elements representing BMI and analyse their separated effects on firms’ creation of radical and incremental innovations in Central Europe. Individual BMI elements are: BMI methods, logistics, communication, accounting, external relations, human resource management, and marketing. Moreover, we check for control variables such as tax credits and allowances of R&D, public funding of innovation, cooperation with other organizations on R&D or other activities, in-house R&D activities and contracted out ones, lack of finance, lack of skilled employees and internal financial resources, and size. Findings & value added: For radical innovators, practices for organising procedures and external relations are important. For incremental innovators, methods of organising work responsibility, decision making, and human resource management are significant. Surprisingly, regardless of the innovation radicality, several BMI elements are significant. This study suggests that managers should enhance strategic collaborations with external partners out of Central Europe, exploit their absorptive capacity, and increase the knowledge and experience of their employees, whilst policymakers should keep on providing tax credits and allowances for innovation activities, maintaining a supportive infrastructure and reducing administrative burdens.