Generation Of Innovative Ideas Research Articles

Innovative idea generation in problem finding: Abductive reasoning, cognitive impediments, and the promise of artificial intelligence

AbstractThis article addresses gaps about abductive reasoning—widely considered key to design‐thinking but rarely detailed in design‐thinking and innovation literatures—by examining two types of abduction; identifying impediments to it; and proposing the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to mitigate those impediments. Contrasting with the deductive and inductive approaches that dominant problem‐solving, we distinguish and elucidate explanatory abduction and innovative abduction in problem finding, where the problem to solve is itself uncertain. We argue these are appropriate for generating innovative problem‐finding ideas. Focusing thenceforth on problem finding alone, the heart of the article proposes a comprehensive conceptual model of innovative idea generation in that more ambiguous, complex, under‐researched but exciting problem space. The model details three chief stages: (1) problem search frame, combining leadership’s vision and innovators’ knowledge; (2) generating abductive hypotheses from often‐surprising observations and their synthesis into insights; and (3) evaluating abductive hypotheses, against the novel quality criteria of plausibility and relevance. Among cognitive impediments we show how the downsides of mental model, limited cognitive load and exemplifying heuristics and cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias, can hinder each stage. Conversely, we examine how support from AI can help human innovators improve the quantity, speed, and quality of their innovative idea generation.

Development of Innovative Work Behavior Scale for PE Teachers in Primary and Middle Schools

PURPOSE This study analyzes the structure of innovative work behavior of PE teachers in primary and middle schools and creates a scale for assessing the innovative work behavior of PE teachers in primary and middle schools. METHOD In this study, questionnaires were combined literature analysis and behavioral event interview. The questionnaire was used for three surveys, and the number of valid questionnaires was 104, 232 and 267 respectively. The reliability and validity of the scale were tested. RESULT The innovative work behavior of PE teachers in primary and middle schools includs three factors: the innovative idea generation, the innovative idea promotion, and the innovative idea realization, and the cumulative explanatory variance of the three factors is 71.631%. The innovative work behavior scale of physical education teachers in primary and secondary schools has good internal consistency reliability, retest reliability, content validity, and structure validity. CONCLUSION The innovative work behavior of PE teachers in primary and middle schools is a multi-dimensional structure composed of three factors. The scale used in this study can be an effective tool to evaluate the innovative work behavior of PE teachers in primary and middle schools.

A modular design method based on TRIZ and AD and its application to cutter changing robot

Modular design, Axiomatic design (AD) and Theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ) have been increasingly popularized in concept design of modern mechanical product. Each method has their own advantages and drawbacks. The benefit of modular design is reducing the product design period, and AD has the capability of problem analysis, while TRIZ’s expertise is innovative idea generation. According to the complementarity of these three approaches, an innovative and systematic methodology is proposed to design big complex mechanical system. Firstly, the module partition is executed based on scenario decomposition. Then, the behavior attributes of modules are listed to find the design contradiction, including motion form, spatial constraints, and performance requirements. TRIZ tools are employed to deal with the contradictions between behavior attributes. The decomposition and mapping of functional requirements and design parameters are carried out to construct the structural hierarchy of each module. Then, modules are integrated considering the connections between each other. Finally, the operation steps in application scenario are designed in temporal and spatial dimensions. Design of cutter changing robot for shield tunneling machine is taken as an example to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method.

Exploring ideas generation through a shared artifact: The case of GasTec

This case focuses on ideas generation in GasTec, a science-based small business specializing in the design and manufacture of gas sensors and analyzers. The case examines how employees’ interaction with a shared boundary object (The “Imagineering Wall”) contributed to the generation of innovative new ideas. The case shows how the Wall generated discussion and participation among employees, leading to enhanced absorption of internal and external knowledge. Interacting with the Wall exemplifies how both bottom-up processes through which employees shared knowledge internally, and top-down processes that supported formalized, managerial-led, external collaborations contribute to ideas generation and innovation. The case also highlights the current dilemma of GasTec’s Managing Director in deciding whether to continue to support the development of the Wall as part of its innovation strategy.

Ecological education in the conditions of digital realities: the Russian national aspect

Introduction. The relevance of the research is accounted for by the need to form a person’s supra-professional skills that are in demand in the context of the development of digitalisation of the living environment. The environment-focused mentality and lean production, along with other factors, are recognised by the employers as basic elements that can develop the employee’s professional flexibility, ability for interdisciplinary learning, generation of innovative ideas and actions, being in demand in the labour market. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the essential features of ecological education in the context of digitalisation of the Russian economy and the role of regional political structures therein. Materials and methods. Over 300 Russian citizens aged 18 to 65, residing in central Russia and the Far East, took part in the online survey. Results. It was revealed that 55% of the respondents assess the ecological state of their region as troubled and requiring concern, 3% estimate the ecological state of the region as excellent, 90% believe that schools need to introduce a special discipline dealing with environmental safety, 42% believe that they have been taught the fundamentals of environmental safety within the framework of the school curriculum. The study showed the need to extend the range of eco-oriented programmes within the education system, as well as the willingness of the population to acquire competencies aimed at changing the human impact on the environment. Prospects for further research. The research results can be used in the process of development of preschool and basic-school educational programmes, in supplementary and extracurricular education for primary and secondary school learners, to cultivate the ecological principles as basic guidelines for the living environment of the society.

The Use of the Telegram Application as an Information-Sharing Tool

This study explored the use and acceptance by sixth-grade Kuwaiti English language teachers of the Telegram application as an information source and a knowledge-sharing tool that enables users to easily find, store and share useful learning information and enhances their teaching–learning practices. A mixed method approach was employed that included data triangulation: observation, a survey and a focus group to empirically reveal the results. The findings revealed that Telegram application was an effective source of textual and non-textual information as well as an information-sharing tool that saved time, effort and costs and overcame time and place limitations. Telegram’s various information sets allowed for the generation of innovative ideas, which improved the effectiveness of the teaching methods and accelerated language learning. The results of this study can assist information specialists to work collaboratively with teachers to plan and design information content for Telegram to support schools’ curriculum, complement teaching practices and develop learner’s information literacy skills.

Comparison of Modified Hybrid Brainstorming With a Conventional Brainstorming Program to Enhance Nurses' Innovative Idea Generation.

This study investigated the effectiveness of a modified hybrid brainstorming (MHB) program against conventional brainstorming (CB) to achieve idea generation during innovation initiatives in nursing. Pretest and posttest outcomes comparing the two brainstorming methods were tested during a training exercise (N = 56). The MHB group (n = 29) was trained to apply CB for problem identification and MHB for idea generation. The CB group (n = 27) was trained to apply only CB. The MHB method significantly enhanced idea fluency, flexibility, and originality from pretest to posttest (p < .05) and increased idea fluency and originality to a greater extent than the CB method. The MHB learning program can enhance nurses' innovative idea generation by promoting idea fluency and originality. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2021;52(2):72-78.].

10.33271/ebdut/73.228

Methods. The results are obtained through the use of methods: analysis and comparison, synthesis and theoretical generalization – to form a system for ensuring the logistical interaction of intellectual elements of creating an innovative product; abstract-logical – to determine the conceptual foundations of management of logistics support for the intensification of innovation cooperation in the intellectualization of the economy; graphical analysis – to visualize the results of the study. Results. The directions that need to be reformed in the context of the process of intellectualization of the economy and intensification of competition in the markets of high-tech products and services are identified. The priority value of intellectual work and intellectual resources for creation of an intellectual product and generation of innovative ideas is established. The elements of the intellectual environment as a set of conditions that contribute to the implementation of mental labor in the process of production and management are considered. The necessity of application of the concepts «intellectual income», «intellectual profit» and «intellectual rent» to characterize the final result of intellectual production is determined. Novelty. The system of providing logistical interaction of creating intellectual elements of an innovative product is offered. Conceptual assumptions on the consideration of logistics flows within the national innovation system are formed. The algorithm of managing the intensification logistical maintenance of innovative cooperation at intellectualization of economy is developed. Practical value. The research provides the possibility of applying the developed and submitted proposals for the management of logistics support for the intensification of innovation cooperation in the intellectualization of the economy in order to reform the individual structural elements of the national innovation system and increase its competitiveness at the international level. The conclusions and results of research and the given methodical recommendations will promote the increase of innovative cooperation efficiency at the national and international levels.

СЕТИ ТРАНСФЕРА ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ: ОРГАНИЗАЦИОННО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЕ СОДЕРЖАНИЕ И МИРОВОЙ ОПЫТ РАЗВИТИЯ

The relevance of the research topic is due to the realities of the new economy and “new industrialization”, which have prompted serious scientific interest in the problems of formation and development of modern models and forms of production organization – innovation networks. At the same time, their ability to create organizational conditions for the generation, transfer and practical implementation of innovative ideas and solutions, proven by examples from foreign experience, in the conditions of domestic practice cannot take place without a systematic scientific study of the basics of creating conditions for the transfer of knowledge and technology. The article examines the organizational and economic content and characteristic features of technology transfer networks. The conditions and factors of their development are considered, the system generalization of which made it possible to build a system model of technology transfer networks taking into account the identified conditions and factors. An approach to assessing the non-commercial effectiveness of technology transfer networks is presented. The experience of the leading countries of the world in the formation and development of networks and technology transfer is studied, the main problems hindering their development on the territory of the Russian Federation are identified. The results of the research can be used by undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers in the field of innovative development in obtaining new scientifically based results.

КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНІ ЗАСАДИ ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛІЗАЦІЇ ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ ВІДНОСИН І ПРОЦЕСІВ НА РІЗНИХ РІВНЯХ ГОСПОДАРЮВАННЯ

The conceptual principles of the intellectualization of economic processes are considered. The main characteristics of the economy, based on knowledge are determined. The modern technical and economic way, which is characterized by large-scale knowledge and information of strategic resources in the development of the global economic system are established. In the mainstream of such transformations the knowledges are the main factors of growth and economic growth in all spheres of life and government. Apparently, the education and the science will become the basic productive forces that are so-called “points of growth”. The characteristics of the economy, based on knowledge are determined. The essence of the definition of intellectualization were analyzed. The main features and characteristics of the intellectualization of the modern economy are defined. Intellectualization of activity is a factor in ensuring the development of economic entities and staff in particular. The result of the intellectualization of the enterprise is the creation of innovative products (services) with the involvement of staff (their intellectual resources), the intensification of its intellectual activity and potential. This, in turn, becomes the foundation for innovative development of the enterprise, the formation of quality competitive advantages, increasing intellectual capital and potential of employees and managers. The processes of intellectualization directly contribute to the formation and use of new approaches and models of management, focusing and directing resources to the management of knowledge and intellectual capital at different levels of enterprise management (human, structural and consumer). It was established that the intellectualization of socio-economic processes and relations is characterized by expanding the scale and increasing the efficiency of knowledge and intelligence, which is manifested in the new qualities of socio-economic systems of all types and levels. In addition, it is established that the main resources of the intellectualized economy are knowledge and information, which have their own characteristics of formation and use. The intellectualization of socio-economic systems of different levels is directly related to research and applied development, as well as the constant generation of innovative ideas and their practical implementation is justified.

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN GEORGIA

Given the modern global conjuncture, technological innovation and creative thinking play a major role in the process of implementing entrepreneurial activities. The rapid development of digital technologies and the emergence of diverse digital platforms have given impetus to the transformation of entrepreneurial behavior and the conduct of entrepreneurial activities from the real - to the virtual environment. In the modern digital world, there is no alternative to technological entrepreneurship. 5G network, blockchain, 3D printing and other technological innovations make business processes faster, more reliable and flexible. The generation and implementation of continuous innovative ideas in technology has led to the emergence and development of information technology, digital technology, digital platforms, on which the modern form of entrepreneurship - digital entrepreneurship is based. One of the obstacles to the development of digital entrepreneurship in Georgia is the lack of proper access to digital technologies. At the same time, the population of Georgia has not yet developed the digital culture and skills that ensure the implementation of commercial activities in the virtual space. According to the National Statistics Office of Georgia in July 2019 in the country: 70.6% of households actively used the Internet, only 20.8% of them purchased goods and/or services through digital channels. In 2018, only 3.2% of enterprises received an order through the website. These data indicate the low level of Internet use by the public and, consequently, enterprises for commercial purposes. This untapped segment, at the same time, creates a solid potential for further development of digital entrepreneurship. Especially today, when physical mobility is restricted due to the worldwide pandemic COVID-19. Innovations and technologies are the main driving forces of modern entrepreneurship. Therefore, the emphasis of the Government of Georgia in this direction and the launch of appropriate economic policy instruments should positively support the transformation of the entrepreneurial environment and entrepreneurial behavior in the country. Given the current situation in Georgia, in order to identify and develop digital entrepreneurial opportunities, it would be appropriate to take the following measures: First, the state must ensure that more people have access to the Internet and digital technologies; Second, increase the scale of financial support programs for innovative and digital entrepreneurial initiatives, also, to help startups attract funding sources, to consult on opportunities to attract venture investments, to make it possible to implement a more technologically innovative idea; Third, primacy should be given to Georgian universities in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology, computer science; Fourth, the network of innovation centers should be expanded and similar educational spaces should be created to ensure the development of technical and entrepreneurial skills of the population (especially the rural population) in the field of innovation and technology.

Personal Initiative, Passive-Avoidant Leadership and Support for Innovation as Antecedents of Nurses' Idea Generation and Idea Implementation.

This study aims to explore the role of individual (work engagement, personal initiative), group (transformational, transactional, passive-avoidant leadership) and organisational factors (support for innovation climate) in fostering the two components of nurses' innovative behaviours, idea generation and idea implementation. A cross-sectional study was conducted in an Italian public hospital, in two departments that had been created by merging other departments. A self-report questionnaire was completed by 118 nurses. Hierarchical regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. Respondents reported a high frequency of idea generation followed by idea implementation. Personal initiative and passive-avoidant leadership were significantly and positively related to nurses' idea generation and idea implementation. Support for innovation was positively related to idea implementation. Transactional and transformational leadership did not show any relationships with the two innovative work behaviours. This study shows that nurses' innovative work behaviour is a complex and multi determined behaviour, influenced by individual, group, and organisational factors. It also shows that low levels of passive-avoidant leadership may contribute to innovation. Healthcare policies and strategies are needed to support a leadership style that allows space for autonomy, and that, together with support for innovation and personal initiative, facilitates nurses' idea generation and idea implementation.

A cultural perspective to project-based learning and the cultivation of innovative thinking

Studies on higher-order thinking skills advocate the importance of cultivating innovative thinking through project-based learning (PBL); yet, little attention was paid to students’ cultural background. Given the increase in international student mobility, the aim of this study was to examine the role of PBL in cultivating innovative thinking as perceived by international students from China and by local students. The participants studied the same PBL course, delivered by the same teaching staff, but in separate classrooms. Applying a mixed methods case study design, data were collected through pre- and post-questionnaires and focus-group interviews. The findings indicated that although the PBL process had a positive influence on cultivating students’ perceived innovative thinking in both groups, differences were found in behaviors that lead to the generation of innovative ideas. The Chinese students identified gains associated with behaviors of Observing and Questioning; whereas the local students identified gains associated with Idea Networking. The study presents a five-stage innovation cultivation PBL process that can be adapted to higher education programs, highlighting the need for cultural-sensitivity in designing and delivering courses for international students.

Measuring Innovative Employee Behavior in an Enterprise – Methodological Aspects

Innovativeness is currently one of the basic determinants of development and building competitiveness in modern organizations. It is conditioned by a number of factors, among which an important group are internal factors related to the activity and participation of employees in the generation, development and implementation of innovative ideas, among other things. Modern enterprises cannot limit themselves to active adaptation, but should themselves become innovative organizations characterized by skillfulness in creating, implementing and disseminating innovations. The aim of the study is to present the concept of measuring innovative employee behavior in the internal perspective of the organization. The article discusses the main methodological problems regarding the employee innovation measurement model. The implementation of the objective required reviewing the literature and developing an independent research model. The novel nature of the issues raised, together with the high relevance of the research problem at hand, prompted the need to pay special attention to the correct design of the research process. As the literature indicates, decisions made at the design stage of research, and further diligence in implementing those decisions, determine not only the quality of the research project itself, but more than anything, the credibility of the conclusions drawn on their basis. Keywords: innovative behaviours, employee behaviours, stimulate innovations, research methods, scientific research

A Generation of Innovative Technical Ideas and Solutions as an Important Component of the KOMAG Strategy

Abstract The article presents some strategic aspects of the KOMAG Institute of Mining Technology in the field of creating innovative ideas and innovative technical solutions concerning machinery and devices for mining and preparation of minerals as regards their operational safety, productivity and reliability. Special attention is paid to a process of stimulating innovative ideas in a creative atmosphere, as KOMAG researchers and engineers are encouraged to be open-minded and to think in an unconventional way. Two examples of innovative technical solutions are described in detail, i.e. the water-and-air dust control system and the KOMTRACK haulage system for highly productive longwall systems of a new generation. The article contributes significantly to Innovation Engineering which is an important component of Production Engineering in the scope of generating and implementing innovative solutions. The authors presented an ecosystem of innovations, describing several methods of creating innovative ideas. The article concentrates on a role of Polish research institutes which play a key role in creating and implementing innovative solutions, bridging science and industry. Due to an analysis of different methods of generating innovative technical ideas and solutions, it can be concluded that an idea and a need of generating an innovative solution may appear in the research institute or at the industrial partner’s organization. In the case of the KOMAG multi-year experience and practice industrial partners include not only producers of mining machinery and equipment, but also representatives of mines of minerals. In general an innovative idea is generated in the result of an inspiration from the business environment and then it is transformed into an innovative product or service. The article contains the authors’ practical recommendations as regards a creation of innovative technical solutions. It is ended with a summary of general character and with some final conclusions.

From discovering to delivering: A critical reflection on eco-feedback, application design, and participatory research in the United Kingdom

The area of Eco-Feedback has received significant attention in recent years. Whilst there have been increasing calls to move ‘beyond feedback’ and consider the wider social, organisational and cultural context that feedback sits within, the involvement of community members in the design process of eco-feedback applications, known as co-design, has been limited. This study addresses that research gap through working collaboratively with community members to develop an accessible eco-feedback interface. First, we conducted an online survey questionnaire with 151 respondents with distinct socio-economic characteristics and environmental knowledge to get insights into their preferences about different aspects of the eco-feedback interface. Secondly, based on the survey findings, 20 community members living in Nottingham, UK, worked collaboratively to develop interface design proposals. Finally, the design of the eco-feedback interface was finalised based on the community interface prototypes and suggestions. The developed interface contains multiple information panels with options for expanding to gain deeper levels of information and a community space allowing for community interactions and sharing of information and actions. This research sheds new light on the challenges of utilising co-design principles to build eco-feedback interfaces. Specifically, we highlight the potential for interactions between community members during the design stages to allow for the generation of innovative ideas (e.g. Integration of third-party applications) moving the interface beyond feedback leading to greater adoption and energy savings.

Does Power Distance Necessarily Hinder Individual Innovation? A Moderated-Mediation Model

Individual innovation behavior is the driving force for enterprise sustainable development and can be affected by many factors, among which power distance is important. To explore the mediating mechanism and boundary conditions of power distance on individual innovation behavior, this paper constructed a moderated mediation model with task characteristics as the moderator and voice behavior as the mediator from the two-dimensional perspective of individual innovation behavior (innovative idea generation and implementation). Responses to 336 valid questionnaires from 133 technological innovation enterprises in China revealed that power distance has a negative effect on innovative idea generation, but a positive effect on innovative idea implementation. In this process, task characteristics only play a moderating effect in the relationship between power distance and innovative idea implementation, but fail to moderate the relationship between power distance and innovative idea generation. In addition, it was found that voice behavior mediates the relationship between power distance and individual innovation behavior. This study provides useful insight on the mechanism of organizational culture on individual innovation behavior, and suggests leaders take effective measures to improve the enterprise sustainable development ability.

Design heuristics for customer-centric business processes

PurposeCustomer centricity has evolved into a success factor for many companies, requiring all corporate activities – including business processes – to be aligned with customer needs. With most existing approaches to business process (re-)design focusing on process efficiency, customers are often treated as second-class citizens. Despite emergent research on customer process management, there is a lack of guidance on how to design customer-centric business processes.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted a structured literature review and analyzed companies awarded for outstanding customer centricity to compile design heuristics for customer-centric business processes. The authors iteratively validated and refined these heuristics with experts from academia and industry. Finally, the heuristics was grouped according to their expected impact on interaction capabilities to enable their prioritization in specific settings.FindingsThe authors proposed 15 expert-approved and literature-backed design heuristics for customer-centric business processes together with real-world examples. The heuristics aim at increasing customer satisfaction with interaction-intensive core processes, which is an important driver of corporate success.Originality/valueThe design heuristics complement existing efficiency-centered (re-)design heuristics. They reflect cognitive shortcuts that support process analysts in the generation of innovative ideas during process (re-)design. The heuristics also add to customer process management and help put customer centricity into practice.

Designing Innovative Management for Cultivated Biodiversity: Lessons from a Pioneering Collaboration between French Farmers, Facilitators and Researchers around Participatory Bread Wheat Breeding

The industrialization of farming has significantly threatened cultivated biodiversity. Participatory breeding endeavours to overcome this issue by enabling farmers to select a wide range of crop varieties in different conditions, and to foster genetic mixing through seed exchanges, crosses or mixtures. This necessitates the design of new forms of coordination and organization for the farmers and partners involved. This article reports on an ongoing initiative, aiming to facilitate the participatory design of such forms of coordination and organization. It first outlines the method used (Knowledge–Concept–Proposals or KCP), and how it has been tailored to this highly decentralized context involving politically engaged actors on a quest for autonomy. It then presents the exploratory results of the first two workshops: these include group consolidation, the sharing of heterogeneous knowledge, the generation of innovative ideas, and the elaboration of preliminary projects. Finally, this empirical case is compared with other initiatives supporting the participatory design of natural resource management strategies and tools. Its key original dimensions and benefits are that the workshop protocol is replicable, the data produced can be easily exploited, and it allows for testing hypotheses in the field of design science.

Polyphonic Imagination: Understanding Idea Generation in Multidisciplinary Groups as a Multivoiced Stimulation of Fantasy

ABSTRACTThe primary objective of this paper is to offer a new way of understanding the creative processes of multidisciplinary groups, whose work is to generate innovative ideas. The paper reports from a project focused on organizational creativity at the group level, investigating what characterized such creative processes in that context. This project used ethnography as a qualitative method including participant observation, focus group interviews, and individual qualitative interviews. Furthermore, an inductive approach was used to analyze the data. Findings showed that when group members from different disciplines collaborated on innovative idea generation, the creative processes were characterized by a multivoiced stimulation of fantasy. In the paper, we first discuss how imagination involved new ways of combining knowledge and ideas based on one’s own and others experiences, including the use of technological tools. Secondly, we discuss how imagination was ignited by diversity and tension. Thirdly, we elaborate on the importance of emotion and support for the drive and stimulation of imagination in groups. Finally, we sum up the discussion by presenting a model based on the concept of Polyphonic Imagination, in order to visualize the characteristics of the creative processes. We propose this concept of Polyphonic Imagination, derived from the empirical data, to designate the ways in which different perspectives in the groups created tensions that fed into the group members´ imagination whenever these perspectives acknowledged each other.