Innovation Dynamics Research Articles

Leadership 5.0, Cross-Functional Collaboration, and Team Innovation Attributes Among Faculty in Selected Higher Education Institutions

This study investigates the Leadership 5.0 characteristics of school administrators and assesses the importance of these leadership qualities on cross-functional collaboration and team innovation of faculty members within a higher education setting. Covering a spectrum of leadership competencies such as digital savviness, agility, innovation, and sustainability, the analysis reveals how these attributes correlate significantly with the dynamics of team collaboration and innovation. The findings highlight the imperative for administrators to continuously develop their capabilities to navigate the complexities of modern educational environments effectively. Key areas identified for development include enhancing digital and agile leadership skills, fostering a culture of innovation, and strengthening ethical frameworks and linkages within and beyond the institution. Recommendations emphasize the need for targeted professional development programs that address these key competencies, promoting a more collaborative and innovative organizational culture. Through structured training sessions, the adoption of collaborative tools, and the reinforcement of team-oriented practices, this study provides a strategic blueprint for enhancing the efficacy of educational leaders. The results affirm that successful leadership in education is not merely dependent on inherent traits but on continual growth, strategic foresight, and the effective management of interpersonal and technological resources, ensuring resilience and success in meeting contemporary educational challenges.

Exploring critical drivers of global innovation: A Bayesian Network perspective

This study adopts a Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) methodology to explore relationships among innovation indicators within the Global Innovation Index (GII) framework using 2023 data. The analysis identifies 'research and development’, 'online creativity’, and 'knowledge creation' as pivotal factors influencing innovation outcomes. The BBN model demonstrates a predictive accuracy of 90.9%. For high-performing countries, 'information and communication technologies’, 'regulatory environment’, and 'education' are critical, whereas 'investment' shows a low performance in driving innovation excellence. In low-performing countries, 'innovation linkages' and 'research and development' are strongly associated with the low innovation performance of these countries. Sensitivity analysis highlights 'knowledge workers’, 'online creativity’, and 'institutional environment' as significant drivers, illustrating the complex nature of innovation dynamics. This study enhances our understanding of innovation within the GII framework and offers actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. Existing methods often rely on simplistic linear models that fail to capture the complex interdependencies among innovation indicators. This study addresses this limitation by leveraging the BBN approach to provide a better understanding of innovation dynamics.

Adversity breeds ingenuity: exploring the enduring effect of historical Yellow River flooding on family firm innovation

ABSTRACT Historical natural disasters could leave deep imprint on family firms’ innovation trajectory. Drawing upon the well-established link between geographic characteristics, institutions and innovation dynamics, this study investigates the effect of historical natural disasters on family firm innovation, focusing specifically on the impact of the historical Yellow River flooding. By leveraging the both sides of the Yellow River floodplain areas (YRFA) and employing the regression discontinuity design (RDD), we find compelling evidence that the historical Yellow River flooding significantly promotes family firm innovation in the affected areas. Meanwhile, the mechanism shows that the Yellow River flooding increases family firms’ risk-taking propensity and fosters the concentration of ownership, thereby leading to a higher engagement in innovative activities. Furthermore, we demonstrate that the positive impact of the YRFA on family firm innovation is mainly attributed to the cumulative effects of the historical flood, rather than individual flood events. Overall, this study underscores the enduring historical legacy that shape the dynamics of family firm innovation.

THE IMPACT OF CRISIS ON INTERECOSYSTEMIC INNOVATION: DYNAMICS OF ENEL’S HYDROGEN ECOSYSTEM

Crisis highlights conflicts but also helps disparate organisations rally around common objectives through forming ecosystemic relationships. To improve future crisis response, we study the influence of crisis-driven transitions on innovation in ecosystems. We illustrate the study with the dynamics of hydrogen innovation at Enel. Here, innovation caters to multiple value propositions; therefore, we define interecosystemic innovation as an innovation that addresses the value propositions of more than one ecosystem. The unexpected disruption caused by the energy crisis focuses attention on a single value proposition, thus fomenting the dynamic, temporal sequencing of interecosystemic innovation. This increases activity in the ecosystem core as well as interaction with the ecosystem periphery, allowing more rapid innovation iterations throughout the ecosystem. When operating in the intercept of ecosystems, firms need to consider the multiple value propositions of ecosystem participants to identify and mitigate tensions that may impede innovation.

The Role of Smart Human Resource Management in the Relationship between Technology Application and Innovation Performance

This study investigates the intricate relationships between technology application, smart human resource management (SHRM), and innovation performance within the Jordanian telecom industry. Employing a quantitative research methodology, data were collected from employees of telecommunications firms in Jordan. The results illuminate significant positive associations between technology application, SHRM, and innovation performance, elucidating the pivotal roles of technology and HRM strategies in fostering innovation and bolstering organizational success. Practical implications of the findings advocate for substantial investments in cutting-edge technologies, the integration of intelligent HRM practices, and the prioritization of continuous learning and development initiatives to nurture an innovative workforce. This research contributes to a deeper comprehension of innovation dynamics within the telecommunications sector and furnishes valuable insights for practitioners striving to elevate innovation capabilities within their respective organizations.

Smart platforming in automotive manufacturing for NetZero: Intelligentization, green technology, and innovation dynamics

Green technology innovation is integral to fostering sustainable economic development and environmental conservation. The application of smart product platform has emerged as a transformative force in shaping the trajectory of green technology innovation. Drawing on the foundation of knowledge theory and utilizing a sample of 1240 valid cases from listed Chinese automotive manufacturing enterprises between 2013 and 2022, this paper employs a mixed regression method to explore the relationship between smart product platform usage and green technology innovation. Additionally, it analyzes the mediating role of corporate innovation input in this relationship and the moderating effect of intelligentization level on the association between smart product platform usage and green technology innovation. The research reveals the following key findings: (1) Corporate smart product platform usage and innovation input significantly and positively drive green technology innovation. (2) Innovation input acts as a complete mediator in the relationship between smart product platform usage and green technology innovation. (3) Corporate intelligentization level positively moderates the relationship between smart product platform usage and innovation input. (4) Considering regional and ownership attribute disparities, the impact of smart product platform usage on green technology innovation is asymmetric. This study, as one of the few empirical examinations of the effects of smart product platform, enriches research in the areas of smart product platform and green technology innovation. The study, contributing to the empirical understanding of smart product platforms, offers valuable insights for automotive manufacturing enterprises to strategically leverage these platforms for advanced and flexible operations, aligning with the imperative of achieving global environmental goals such as NetZero. As indicated in COP28, the findings underscore the urgency of integrating smart technologies into the automotive industry to advance these crucial environmental objectives.

Impact of agricultural technological innovation on total-factor agricultural water usage efficiency: Evidence from 31 Chinese Provinces

The efficient management of water resources in Chinese agriculture is crucial for ensuring food security and mitigating environmental consequences such as water scarcity and pollution. Agricultural technological innovation is crucial in optimizing agricultural practices and making them more sustainable. To this end, this study investigates the dynamic relationship between agricultural technological innovation and total-factor agricultural water usage efficiency (TFAWUE) in Chinese provinces from 2000 to 2020. The study utilizes the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Malmquist productivity index approach to measure the overall efficiency of water usage in agriculture, known as total-factor agricultural water usage efficiency (TFAWUE). The findings suggest that the mean TFAWUE score of Chinese provinces is 1.1356, surpassing a value of 1. It illustrates that Chinese provinces witnessed a growth of 13.56 in TFAWUE over the study period. Technological change is the primary determinant of growth in the TFAWUE, as technology change (TC) is higher than efficiency change (EC). Subsequently, by employing a rigorous econometrics series, this study provides valuable insights into the intricate dynamics of agricultural technological innovation and its impact on total-factor agricultural water usage efficiency. The study constructs a composite multidimensional index of agricultural technological development, encompassing various technologies pivotal to the agriculture sector. Analysis shows that agricultural technologies enable farmers to implement water conservation practices effectively to enhance agricultural water usage efficiency. However, the farm scale reduces the efficiency of agricultural water usage. Additionally, sprinkler technology positively enhances water usage efficiency in agriculture. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers in the agricultural sector, offering guidance on sustainable practices and policies for managing water resources in conjunction with improvements in agricultural technologies.

Modern challenges in the management of innovative projects in technology companies in the turbulent environment of digital technologies

In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, technology companies face unprecedented challenges in managing innovative projects in an environment of constant turbulence. This article examines the complex dynamics of innovation in technology firms in the context of the rapid evolution of digital technologies. It identifies the key challenges faced by project managers, including the need to adapt to breakthrough technologies, meet rapidly changing market demands, and foster a culture of innovation in organizations. Based on an extensive literature review and empirical evidence, this study reveals the complexities of managing innovative projects in a turbulent digital environment. It discusses strategies to reduce risks, increase project flexibility, and facilitate collaboration between different teams. Analyzing these problems, this article aims to provide valuable information and practical recommendations to technology companies seeking to effectively manage innovative projects in an era of rapid development of digital technologies. By understanding in detail the current landscape of technological innovation, organizations can develop adaptive strategies to address the challenges of digital turbulence and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth and competitiveness.

Green innovation dynamics in Chinese manufacturing enterprises: a new institutional and stakeholder theory inquiry

Green innovation dynamics in Chinese manufacturing enterprises: a new institutional and stakeholder theory inquiry

THE SPECIFICS OF USING THE PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE OF MANAGEMENT

The article examines the problems of the formation and development of the professional language of management. The position on the need for research and practical implementation of system categories, concepts, and mechanisms of the professional management language is presented. It is proposed that the features of the professional language of management be determined. Features and strategic directions for the development of this process are determined. The critical parameters of the formation and development of the terminological series of the professional language of management are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to considering the semantic dynamics of the formation process and the practical use of specific terms and phrases that characterize the professional management system. The importance of innovative dynamics in the system of personnel policy and knowledge of the terminology of management processes is shown. The objective necessity of fundamental and innovative training of managers is determined as a basis for their orientation towards the systematic development of the managerial profession. Approaches to the implementation of meaningful definitions of the management process are considered. The need to transform the professional qualities of management personnel with an emphasis on the peculiarities of the terminological series of the professional language of management is proven. Attention is focused on the need to develop socio-cultural indicators of management professionalization. The basic principles of using the professional management language are determined, and the need for their practical implementation is proved. The position on the role of the managerial elite in developing an innovative society is presented. Attention is focused on developing the process of professionalization of organizational activity in Ukraine and defining the basic principles of using the professional language of management.

A Comprehensive Analysis of Nvidia's Technological Innovations, Market Strategies, and Future Prospects

The article provides an in-depth analysis of Nvidia's technological evolution and its profound impact on Machine Learning, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on a global scale. Nvidia has emerged as a trailblazer, reshaping computational capabilities, and establishing itself as a prominent player in a fiercely competitive landscape. The examination meticulously scrutinizes the role of Nvidia's graphics processing unit (GPU) technologies in spearheading a transformative computing revolution, emphasizing the collaborative prowess inherent in Nvidia's developer ecosystem. The analysis extends to the dynamics of GPU innovation, its disruptive influence on the market, and the robust innovation engine ingrained within Nvidia's culture of calculated risk-taking. Internal and external factors contributing to Nvidia's remarkable success, and its consequential industry dominance are thoroughly investigated. Special attention is directed towards Nvidia's strategic development, technological advancements, influence on the industry, global footprint, and anticipated future implications.

Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): Analysis of the Technological Transfer Process and Innovation Dynamics in the Swiss Building Sector

Solar has confirmed its dominance among all power generation technologies, and along with the demand for zero-emission buildings, Photovoltaics (PV) is contributing to transforming the building skin. More than 200 products for Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) are commercialized nowadays in the EU market. However, only 1–3% of all PV installations are BIPV due to the weak penetration in the construction sector. At the state of the art, the sector lacks a specific analysis from a construction technology perspective, describing the dynamics and the traits that BIPV innovation articulates on construction and architectural processes. The authors, elaborating a new model from the building technology sector to explore the relationship between PV technology and architectural innovation, aim to identify the main principles, forms, and approaches that describe the structural organization of the “integrability” concept of PV in buildings. This study applies the method to a database of 233 real buildings located in Switzerland, a unique country leading with a 10% BIPV rate on PV installations documented between the years 1997 and 2023. The novel findings of the research suggest the definition of the levels of innovation and the reference traits of the innovative process of BIPV in the Swiss construction sector, which can also be used in other practical applications and contexts. The results of the paper are expected to impact both the scientific academy and the key players from the construction sector, encouraging the adoption of an integrated research and design approach to revolutionize the energy role of building skins with PV.

How does China's green credit policy affect the innovation of high-polluting enterprises? From the perspective of innovation quantity and quality.

Employing the "Green Credit Guidelines" implemented in 2012 as the basis for a quasi-natural experiment, this study applies the method of Difference-in-Differences(DID) to investigate the influence of the Green Credit Policy on both the quantity and quality of enterprise innovation. The outcomes of our analysis reveal that the policy has significantly boosted both the quantity and quality of innovation among enterprises identified as heavy polluters. It is noteworthy that the policy's positive impact on innovation quantity surpasses its positive effect on innovation quality. This substantiates that the Green Credit Policy effectively generates incentivizing outcomes for innovation among the heavy polluters, thereby verifying Porter's hypothesis within the domain of green credit in China. Furthermore, we find that the positive impact is more significant for enterprises with lower innovation capabilities, large-scale enterprises, state-owned enterprises, and those situated in both the Eastern and Western regions. Through these findings, this study illuminates a novel perspective on the interplay between the Green Credit Policy and enterprise innovation dynamics in China.

The economy and the environment in debate: limits and potential for a new scenario for sustainable development and objectives

Objective: This article is a theoretical essay that presents the limits and potential of the economy in internalizing social and environmental costs, in order to try to recover the reflections on the discussion of the relationship between the economy, the environment and sustainable development. Method: In terms of methodological aspects, the research is classified as a bibliographical study, in which the source of data was obtained through secondary data, periodicals, books and other documents, the aim of which was to seek a deeper discussion of sustainable development. Results: For a long time in human history, economics has sought to achieve the status of a science through mathematical models. However, economics is immersed in the social dimension and the environmental dimension, as it uses natural resources as an input for the production process and human activities. Conclusions: In addition, it presents the trajectory of the concept of sustainable development and the accumulated contributions from world conferences to a reflection on eco-development as a new path for balanced economic growth. This essay points out that it is possible to establish an intersection between the environmental, social and economic dimensions in promoting innovative dynamics of development and sustainability, as pointed out in Rifkin's experience of the Third Industrial Revolution, the ONU contribution to contemporary times with the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the whole of international society.

An overview of the changing environment of communities for the innovation of smart and sustainable products in SMEs

With a focus on servitization and sustainability, the rise of Sustainable and Smart Products (SSP) provides a fresh approach to creating innovative products. When it comes to innovation for sustainability in this setting, businesses have significant challenges as SSPs become more complex. The adoption of ecosystem-based co-innovation in lieu of conventional organization-based methods of innovation strategy is thus imperative. Through the effective sharing of resources and expertise across organizations, innovation ecosystems provide a feasible paradigm for augmenting SSP innovation. It is remarkable that despite independent examinations into both SSP and innovation ecosystems, their confluence has yet to be thoroughly examined. To explain the dynamics of ecosystem-based SSP innovation and improve innovation performance and sustainability outcomes, this study aims to close this gap by undertaking extensive research on SSP Innovation Ecosystems (SSPIE). Examining SSPIE's history, definition, and salient features, the article clarifies what makes it stand out in the rapidly changing market for smart and sustainable goods. This study contributes substantially to the rapidly developing subject of SSPIE by identifying current research gaps and providing insightful advice on addressing the difficulties involved in SSP innovation.

Land financialization and regional innovation dynamics: Evidence from China

Land finance for economic development is common in developing countries, but little is known about how land financialization affects regional innovation capacity. This study explores the complex relationship between land financialization and regional innovation capabilities in China from 2005 to 2021, using panel data from 31 provincial units. Our research reveals a non-linear relationship between land financialization and innovation, with initial facilitating effects followed by diminishing returns. Two key mechanisms emerge: land financialization hampers firms' R&D investment, thereby hampering innovation, while its over-reliance distorts market factors, negatively affecting innovation capacity.

Does energy transition policy enhance urban green innovation capabilities?–a quasi-natural experiment based on China’s new energy demonstration city policy

As the importance of global climate change and sustainable development issues increases, the enhancement of urban green innovation capabilities is particularly crucial since cities are the main source of energy consumption and carbon emissions. This study focuses on China’s New Energy Demonstration City policy to explore how it influences urban green innovation capabilities. By employing a quasi-natural experimental method, combined with data from 282 Chinese cities from 2007 to 2021, this paper provides an in-depth analysis of the impact of the New Energy Demonstration City policy on urban green innovation capabilities. It was found that the policy significantly improves the cities’ green innovation capabilities, and this conclusion remains valid after robustness checks. The study also reveals that technological investment and public environmental awareness are two critical mechanisms through which the New Energy Demonstration City policy affects urban green innovation capabilities. Furthermore, this policy has been found to significantly enhance the green innovation capabilities of neighboring cities through spatial spillover effects. The study also examines the interaction between the national-level Big Data Comprehensive Experimental Zone policy and the New Energy Demonstration City policy, discovering that the pilot policy of the national-level Big Data Comprehensive Experimental Zone has to some extent promoted the effectiveness of the New Energy Demonstration City policy in driving urban green transformation. This research provides a new perspective for understanding the dynamics of urban green innovation and points the way for future research and policymaking.

A meta-analysis of the causal interpretation of enterprise green innovation: A structural theoretical model

The escalating environmental challenges have compelled corporations to embark on green innovation initiatives, establishing this as a pivotal strategy for attaining economic sustainability. Yet, there remains a lack of consensus within the scholarly community regarding the precursors and outcomes of green innovation. This research leverages Giddens' structuration theory and employs meta-analytical methods to elucidate the determinants and effects of corporate green innovation. Initially, the study synthesizes 288 effect sizes from 161 distinct scholarly articles, spanning from 2012 to early 2023, guided by the structuration framework. This comprehensive analysis corroborates the influence of several structuration theory antecedents on green innovation, thereby offering fresh empirical backing for the theory. Subsequently, it scrutinizes the link between green innovation and its impacts, evaluated through economic and environmental performance lenses. Furthermore, the research contrasts the meta-analytical findings across large-scale and smaller enterprises, underscoring notable disparities in the dynamics of green innovation across different organizational contexts. This inquiry not only reaffirms the theoretical constructs of structuration theory, such as spatialization, subjectification, and structuration, but also integrates these notions with quantifiable variable models. The paper posits that structuration theory could underpin a theoretical framework for dissecting the influential variables associated with green innovation, thereby fostering further academic investigation into corporate environmental innovation.

Computer-aided Numerical Simulation Analysis of Collaborative Innovation within Government-Industry-University-Institute Models Using Evolutionary Game Theory

Collaborative innovation among government, industry, universities, and institutes (GIUI) is an essential approach for achieving national development driven by innovation and enhancing regional competitiveness. However, the existing collaborative innovation faces challenges such as uneven distribution of benefits, unequal risk sharing, and inadequate institutional and policy support. This study harnesses the power of numerical simulation to dissect the complexities of GIUI collaboration, using the evolutionary game theory to construct a payoff matrix. By conducting numerical simulations using the Matlab software program, we identify two asymptotically stable points in the system. Our findings highlight that variables such as the gain coefficient (t) from government engagement with industry and academic institutes, the preferential tax rate (K) offered to industry, and the subsidy (A) invested in academic institutes significantly influence the consensus towards collaborative innovation. Furthermore, our analysis suggests that governments should actively monitor and coordinate the distribution of benefits within complex multi-agent collaborative innovation networks. By taking an active role in ensuring a fair and efficient distribution, governments can directly address the challenges arising from the current framework. This study employs computational methods to offer an advanced approach to understanding and optimizing the dynamics of collaborative innovation within the GIUI framework. By utilizing computer methods such as numerical simulation, we gain valuable insights into the complexities of collaborative innovation and provide a foundation for government decision-making.

Navigating sustainable horizons: exploring the dynamics of financial stability, green growth, renewable energy, technological innovation, financial inclusion, and soft infrastructure in shaping sustainable development.

This paper examines sustainable development, which employs an integrated approach to tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges. It provides a theoretical underpinning by examining sustainable development's inception, fundamental tenets, and conceptual structures. This study highlights the interdependence of social equity, economic prosperity, and environmental conservation, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach. Quantitative methodology is utilized in this study, and the dependent variable is sustainable development. Financial risk, green growth, technological innovation, renewable energy, financial inclusion, and soft infrastructure are all independent variables. The analysis is predicated on secondary data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and World Development Indicators databases spanning 2004 to 2019. An entropy-weighted method used for the green growth index is a metric that enhances the precision of variable indicators. Cointegration, correlation, VIF, cross-sectional dependency, and stationarity tests are among the diagnostic tests that inform the selection of methods for the panel data set. It is determined that fully modified ordinary least squares is the suitable technique. The findings suggest statistically significant positive correlations among greenhouse gases, financial inclusion, and soft infrastructure. Conversely, significant negative correlations exist between financial risk, green growth, renewable energy, and technological innovation. An estimated 55% long-run variance is present. The study's key finding is that financial risk has an adverse effect on sustainable development, while an impactful relationship where increased green growth is linked to decreased GHG emissions. This association is notably significant. Results show that renewable energy has a negative coefficient and significant negative impact on greenhouse gases, showing an active relation to enhancing sustainable development. In contrast, financial inclusion has a significant positive effect on sustainable development. The implications imply that providing incentives to institutions engaged in alternative energy, precisely renewable sources, could positively impact the environment. Government policies and funding regulations oriented toward sustainable development are indispensable for environmental sustainability. Government policies and incentives are pivotal in advancing an environmentally conscious and sustainable future. This study's contribution lies in elucidating the positive correlation between government interventions and promoting renewable energy adoption, thereby paving the way for a greener tomorrow.