Innovation Competence Research Articles

Under Psychological Safety Climate: The Beneficial Effects of Teacher-Student Conflict.

Previous studies have mainly focused on the negative effects of teacher–student conflict; the positive effects of conflict have rarely been mentioned. This paper suggests that encouraging conflict could act as a teaching method to improve students’ innovative competence. This study has two objectives: (1) to examine how various types of teacher–student conflict affects students’ innovative competence and (2) to identify the mediating role of a psychological safety climate in the association between conflict and students’ innovative competence. To achieve the objectives, we used evidence from 1207 university students. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that conflicts were associated with students’ innovative competence, and the mediation role of a psychological safety climate is significant. Specifically, the results revealed that Cognitive Conflict had significant positive effects on students’ innovative competence, whereas Affective Conflict had a significant negative effect on students’ innovative competence. In addition, we clarified a psychological safety climate as the boundary condition for the relationship between conflict and students’ innovative competence.

THE FORMATION OF FUTURE TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL READYNESS TO INNOVATION ACTIVITY BY MEANS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES


 The training of future specialists for innovation activity is a leading trend of modern higher pedagogical education, which is due to the integration of Ukraine into the European educational space. The article actualizes the problem of future teachers’ professional readiness formation for innovation activity using digital technologies. General science, synthesis, comparison, analysis, generalization and systematization of studies of domestic and foreign scientists are employed. Based on the results, the essence of the concept “professional preparedness of future teachers for innovation” has been revealed. It has been found that the professional readiness of future teachers for innovation is the outcome of integrative personal education, and professional training, featured via a blend of cognitive (knowledge regarding the concept of the innovation and profession), motivational (incentives for interests and innovation), reflexive (capability of analyzing results), innovative activity and praxeological (innovation competence actualization) elements that permit conducting professional tasks of innovative nature. It has been concluded that a modern teacher can’t conduct educational actions with no utilizing advanced digital technologies, and the education informatization comprises enhancing the future teachers’ training in the information educational environment of higher education institutions.

PMBOK, IPMA and fuzzy-AHP based novel framework for leadership competencies development in megaprojects

PurposeEffective leaders have emerged as the cornerstone of project success. The major purpose of this paper is to propose a framework to categorize and prioritize leadership competencies for project managers in megaprojects.Design/methodology/approachIn the first stage, this study utilizes PMBOK 6th Edition, IPMA ICB 4.0 frameworks to develop a hierarchy-based four clusters of leadership competencies. In the second stage, a Fuzzy-AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) approach was employed to prioritize the leadership competencies for an organization dealing in megaprojects. Finally, using ordinal priority approach (OPA), the results of Fuzzy-AHP method are validated.FindingsBased on PMBOK, IPMA and literature, the proposed framework deduced twenty-four leadership competencies and grouped them in four clusters. The Fuzzy-AHP results indicate that among clusters, people competencies cluster is ranked most important, followed by perspective, practice, and innovation competencies. Considering the sub-categories and global weights, culture/values, governance, interpersonal skills, and development and growth emerged as the most important leadership competencies. The results from OPA corroborate the findings of Fuzzy-AHP method.Practical implicationsMegaprojects are characterized by massive investments and extensive economic and social impact. The proposed framework would be an important aid for policymakers to develop suitable strategies and programs to inculcate leadership competencies that would lead to successful project managers and improved project performance.Originality/valueThe need for this research stems from the need to integrate popular project management frameworks in leadership competencies development in project based organizations. The proposed integrated framework, based on PMBOK 6th Edition and IPMA ICB 4.0 competency frameworks, is an original contribution to understand and prioritize leadership competencies for megaproject success.

Entrepreneurial leadership effect on SME’s performance in Malaysia

In the present complicated and turbulent corporate climate, several researchers have proposed that the expanding ineffectiveness of more conventional methods to strategy needs a more entrepreneurial approach. A more entrepreneurial approach, such as entrepreneurial leadership, has been recommended by several people. Because SMEs are regarded as the nation's economic backbone, it is critical to comprehend how entrepreneurial leadership may impact organizational performance. The goal of this study is to learn more about the impact of entrepreneurial leadership (EL) on Malaysian small businesses. We looked at the performance of SMEs in Malaysia to investigate whether the characteristics of entrepreneurial leadership, entrepreneurial orientation, and technical innovation competency influenced the results. Entrepreneurial orientation, team creativity, dynamic skills, and competitive advantage all play a role in the relationship between entrepreneurial leadership and SMEs' success in this study. Based on consistent PLS-SEM analysis, data from 210 Malaysian small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) was collected and validated. Entrepreneurial leadership has a substantial influence on entrepreneurial attitude and team creativity, as well as dynamic capabilities and competitive advantages. Thus, we can provide practical recommendations for promoting and managing entrepreneurial innovation. Researchers developed a theoretical model that combines entrepreneurial leadership, entrepreneurial attitude, and SME success (SMEs).

Development of innovative competencies of enterprises for the production of electrical equipment in the field of import substitution

The results of the analysis of Russian imports in various segments of the electrical products market are presented. It is shown that one of the ways to increase the level of competitiveness and ensure the import independence of enterprises for the production of electrical equipment is the formation of innovative key competencies. The system of development of innovative competencies of enterprises for the production of electrical equipment in the field of import substitution is considered.

Understanding the financial innovation priorities for renewable energy investors via QFD-based picture fuzzy and rough numbers

This study evaluates financial innovation priorities for renewable energy investors by generating a novel hybrid fuzzy decision-making model. First, SERVQUAL-based customer needs for financial innovation are weighted with decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory based on picture fuzzy sets. Second, the financial innovation priorities are ranked by technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solutions based on picture fuzzy rough sets. In this process, Theory of the solution of inventive problems-based technical characteristics for financial services, the process for innovative services, and competencies for financial innovation are considered using quality function deployment phases. In addition, the Vise Kriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje method is also considered for an alternative ranking. Similarly, sensitivity analysis is also performed by considering five different cases. It is determined that the ranking priorities based on the proposed model are almost identical, demonstrating the proposed model’s validity and reliability. Assurance is the most crucial factor for the customer needs regarding the financial innovation priorities for renewable energy investors. Concerning the financial innovation priorities, the product is the essential priority for financial innovation; hence, it is recommended that companies engage qualified employees to effectively design the financial innovation for renewable energy investors. Additionally, necessary training should be given to the employees who currently work in the company, which can increase the renewable energy investors’ trust in the innovative financial products. Companies should mainly focus on the product to provide better financial innovation to attract renewable energy investors. An effectively designed financial innovation product can help solve the financing problem of renewable energy investors.

Boosting innovation through gender and ethnic diversity in management teams

PurposeThis study investigates the link between diversity in management and CEO positions and firm innovation. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect that women and ethnic diversity in management and CEO positions have on the development of outstanding innovation in firms.Design/methodology/approachThis paper conducts an empirical analysis to investigate these relationships over time using a large panel database of 1,345 publicly US traded firms.FindingsResults revealed that gender and ethnic diversity at all levels of management exhibited a robust positive association with superior innovation competence. This finding remains robust when alternative proxies for innovation are employed. In contrast, the authors found that women and ethnic minorities at the CEO level had no significant influence.Originality/valueConsidering an output measure of innovation, the authors explore the effect of gender and ethnic minority groups in management positions as well as at the CEO level, rather than focusing only on top management teams or board of directors. The authors offer new practical insights regarding the manager selection process that are also useful to support public policy initiatives.

The Application of Rehabilitation Therapy Occupational Competency Evaluation Model in the Improvement of College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

This paper constructs an evaluation model of occupational competency in rehabilitation therapy and applies it to the improvement of college students' innovative and entrepreneurial competencies. Based on clarifying the connotation of college students' entrepreneurial competency, this study carries out research on the evaluation system of college students' entrepreneurial competency. First, the method of qualitative research is used to conduct in-depth interviews with college students and entrepreneurial mentors to understand the views of these groups on college students' entrepreneurial competency, and the coding of the interview contents is carried out by applying the rooting theory, and finally, a theoretical model of the composition of college students' entrepreneurial competency is derived. The front-line position of talent cultivation is the construction of faculty, because the faculty with high-quality vocational ability is an indispensable prerequisite for the development of universities, and the teaching level of the faculty is the key factor for the effectiveness of teaching to appear. Based on the perspective of role theory, we analyze the problems and reasons for the lack of competency in the role-playing process; integrate the three stages of understanding the role, playing the role, and adjusting the role with the competency model; and propose strategies to improve the competency of youth social workers in the process of playing the role, to help workers accurately understand the role, correctly play the role, and reasonably adjust the role. The curriculum is designed to cultivate the competency of college student nursing positions, which is conducive to improving the professional quality of college student nursing service providers and regulating college student nursing practice so that they can actively respond to problems. This will strengthen the entire teaching faculty and enhance the professional competence of full-time teachers.

Cooperative innovation with buyers: how subcontractors and non-subcontractors differ

ABSTRACT This article explores how the likelihood and determinants of cooperative innovation with buyers differ between two types of suppliers (i.e. subcontractors and non-subcontractors) due to heterogeneities in the supplier-buyer relationship and resources. It compares and integrates the relational view and the resource-based view (RBV) within the context of vertical cooperative innovation. It finds that the likelihood of cooperative innovation with buyers is higher for subcontractors than for non-subcontractors by analysing the data of Korean firms in the manufacturing sector. In addition, it finds that the status of subcontractors moderates the impact of factors affecting the likelihood of cooperative innovation with buyers. Specifically, the positive effect of process innovation competence on the cooperation likelihood is relatively greater for subcontractors. In contrast, the positive effects of product innovation competence and innovation appropriability are greater for non-subcontractors.

Developing accounting students’ team innovation through assessment

Team innovation is innovation by a team, for the team, organization, or a broader group of stakeholders and is ever more prevalent in the workplace. Consequently, developing students' competence therein is of increasing importance. The development of team innovation competence is, however, not a priority in most education settings. To contribute towards addressing this shortcoming, this study reports on the use of a project-based assessment for learning, requiring team innovation, in an undergraduate accounting course. In particular, this study documents the design of the project, analyses the student teams' innovative outputs, and reports the students' individual reflections on collaboratively creating these outputs. The analysis of the students' outputs and their responses to a survey, suggest that most of the students' experience of the team innovation project was positive and the project enabled them to socially construct their knowledge of accounting and to develop their team innovation competence. This study contributes towards bridging the gap between professional education and practice and provides a basis for instructors to further develop students’ team innovation competence, even in disciplines not typically characterized as being innovative.

Innovation education and entrepreneurial intentions among postgraduate students: The role of innovation competence and gender

The study examined the effect of innovation education on entrepreneurial intentions among postgraduate students and the role of innovation competence and gender. The study was a survey, with data collected using a structured questionnaire. The study used Master’s students of Akenten-Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Ghana. The sample includes 370 Master’s students from 10 faculties of the university. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The study found that innovation education has significant positive influence on entrepreneurial intention. Innovation competence was found to mediate the relationship between innovation education and entrepreneurial intention. Finally, gender moderated the relationship between innovation education and innovation competence and also moderated the relationship between innovation competence and entrepreneurial intention. Assessing the moderating role of gender between innovation education and innovation competence, as well as, innovation competence and entrepreneurial intention, represents novel contributions of this study.

ІННОВАЦІЙНА КОМПЕТЕНТНІСТЬ ЯК СКЛАДОВА ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ СУЧАСНОГО П

The article is devoted to the issues of innovative competence as a professional activity of a modern teacher. The concept of «competence» is analyzed, which in modern pedagogical science is defined as an integrative property of the individual resulting from the synthesis of basic training, practical and personal experience. The opinions of scientists on the definition of «innovative competence» are summarized, which implies the presence of innovative perception of the subject: the perception of their own innovations and innovations or discoveries in general, the ability to see new elements in a relatively stable situation and propose a fundamentally new solution. The innovative competence of a teacher is considered as a component of general professional and pedagogical competence, the content of which is determined by the peculiarities of innovative activity, its social significance, creative nature and focus on continuous creation of new, personal and professional potential of teachers. The most characteristic features of innovative competence of the teacher are distinguished, which include: 1) personal orientation of the specialist to learn something new, the willingness to change the ways of professional activity; 2) the subjectivity of goal setting, goal realization and self-realization; 3) the clarity of professional position, awareness of the social significance of innovations, inclusion in social creativity; 4) the compliance of the composition of competence with the structure of innovation activity; 5) the effectiveness of ways to implement a system of knowledge, skills, abilities at all stages of the innovation process; 6) the ability to be creative in solving professional problems; 7) the integrity of the whole set of competencies in the innovative competence of the specialist as a system entity; 8) the high level of professionalism of the specialist, based on the understanding and self-improvement of their professional experience. The factors of formation of innovative competence of a teacher are determined, which include: readiness of teachers for innovation; availability of resources for the implementation of innovations; critical thinking; imagination; motivational and value attitude to professional activity; the ability to reflect. It is proved that the formation and development of innovative competence of teachers of educational institutions is holistic and successful, first of all, under the appropriate level of internal innovation environment, which is determined by the mission, goals and strategies of educational institution, creative socio-psychological climate, effective management systems and information and methodological support of innovations, effective connections and ways of communication both within the educational institution and with other educational institutions.

DEVELOPING VALUES-BASED INNOVATION COMPETENCES: AN ECOSYSTEMIC APPROACH

This paper explores how competences are developed for values-based innovation. We conduct action research to develop a values-based network–an ecosystemic project; we propose a Values-Based Innovation Competence Model (VBIC). Based on values-based innovation, innovation pedagogy and activity theory, the model presents the process of developing competences based on a system of activities with prerequisites, triggering factors and an expansive learning cycle. We discovered three additional competences that lead to the development of a values network: sensemaking, forecasting, and the meta-competence of orchestration. We also found that competences develop over time, with a hierarchical relationship between them. This model aims to help universities educate their students and organisations to facilitate values-based innovation.

Can action research improve local journalism?

Abstract This article considers the extent to which action research can help local stakeholders tackle the permanent technological disruption in the media sector by reshaping journalistic production practices with original design by examining a specific case. The INJECT Norway (Innovative Journalism: Enhanced Creativity Tools) project was part of an EU Innovation Action with partners that included universities, technology companies, business consultancies, and local newspapers. The objective was to design a new tool for creativity support in journalism and stimulate innovation competence through a business ecosystem. The article evaluates the collaboration between academics and local partners in the Norwegian ecosystem regarding the workability of the new designs and the credibility of the approach. The evaluation is written as a chronological narrative of the project's collaboration from optimistic beginnings to eventual failure. The main findings reveal a tension between the academic researchers and the local project partners. Despite these tensions, the article concludes with a hopeful note about the current action research ecosystem: harnessing the power of students to mediate the relationship between academics and local partners.

ОЦЕНКА РЕЗУЛЬТАТИВНОСТИ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ LEAN-КОМПЕТЕНЦИЙ ПРИ ОСВОЕНИИ ОСНОВНОЙ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЙ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЙ ПРОГРАММЫ «СЕСТРИНСКОЕ ДЕЛО»

Abstract. Introduction. The use of lean technologies in the activities of nursing staff has indicated the need for the formation of core competence among nurses already at the level of basic education. Building the trajectory of training innovative nursing personnel contributed to the development of a model for the formation of innovative competence of nursing specialists in the application of the concept of core making in their professional activities, its integration into the educational process and the transformation of the content of the basic level of education of nurses. Aim.The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of an educational model for the formation of lean competencies among medical college students studying in the speciality 34.02.01 «Nursing». Material and methods. The study was conducted in two stages: the first (October 2019) - before the introduction of the educational model; the second (May 2021) - evaluation of the results of model integration). The respondents were students of SBPEI NO «Arzamas Medical College», studying in the speciality 34.02.01 «Nursing»: in 2019 - the second and third year of study (312 persons), in 2021 - the fourth year of study (141 persons). To achieve the purpose of the study, a special questionnaire was developed. Future nurses' personal and professional development was also assessed, and their professional portrait was formed. The results were analyzed using Microsoft Office Excel and Statistica 5.0. Relative values and their errors were calculated, and Student's coefficient (t) was used to assess the significance of differences. When statistical testing hypotheses, the critical significance level was taken equal to 0.05. Results and discussion. Revealed significant positive dynamics of several indicators: the proportion of persons who are aware of the use of lean technologies in the professional activities of a nurse; the proportion of persons who are regularly interested in innovations in the healthcare sector; the proportion of those wishing to master the skills of using digital technologies in their professional activities; the share of those wishing to participate in innovative projects, as well as the attitude of respondents to maintaining order in personal belongings, is considered as a result of integration into the main professional educational program in the speciality 34.02.01 Nursing Models for the formation of lean-competence among students. Conclusion. The high efficiency of introducing the Model of the creation of innovative competence of nurses into the educational process in applying the concept of lean manufacturing in their professional activities has been proven. The professional portrait of future nurses lies in their professional orientation (desire to get a medical education and find a job in their speciality), possession of professionally important qualities, and active participation in volunteer activities.

교사의 미래 핵심역량으로서 소통역량에 대한 중등 예비교사의 요구분석

The purpose of this study is to analyze the needs of preliminary secondary school teachers to find out what communication competency are necessary as the core competencies of secondary school teachers. To this end, 159 students in the teaching course of Busan P University were surveyed on a total of 21 questions corresponding to three categories of social, instrumental, and creative communication and seven sub-competencies (understanding, expression, attitude, digital literacy, information data literacy, collaboration, and innovation). For demand analysis, the difference between importance and current retention was analyzed through the corresponding sample t-test, and the priority of communication subcapabilities was derived through Borich demand analysis and The Locus for Focus Model. As a result of the overall analysis, there was a significant difference between the required level and the current level in all questions, and the top priority competencies derived by comparing the Borich demand and the LF model were ‘understanding competency’ and ‘information and data literacy competency’. By department, the humanities and social science departments and arts and sports departments had the highest demands for information and data literacy competency, and science and engineering departments had the highest demands for innovation competency. These results can be used as basic data for the development of curriculum and educational programs in future teacher training institutes.

Security of Energy Interests of Enterprises: Innovative Competencies of Personnel, Public Administration and Role of Exchange Trade

The article proposes a methodology for assessing the state of security of energy interests of enterprises. In order to apply this methodology, security of energy interests is split into two components: security of energy efficiency and that of energy supply. Indicators and their corresponding liminal values are set for each of the components. A feature of the proposed assessment methodology is that it takes into account the speed at which actual security indicators can reach their liminal value. Application of the methodology allows us to conclude about the need for managerial intervention, decision-making and taking appropriate measures to improve security of energy interests as a whole and its individual components. The calculations conducted reveal that the actual indicators of energy supply security in 2018-2019 were equal to 1 at all mining enterprises of Ukraine. According to the value interpretation scale developed in the study, this value means that the state of security of energy supply was excellent (very high). In contrast, the state of energy efficiency security was not so stable and tended to deteriorate. The catastrophic state of energy efficiency security was detected at one of the mining enterprises under study, namely the PrJSC InGZK, in 2019, as the corresponding security indicator equaled zero. The obtained values of the state of security of energy efficiency are determinant for the general state of security of energy interests of the enterprises under study. In the article there are presented four directions to ensure security of energy interests of mining and metallurgical enterprises. The first direction provides for improvement of government regulation of the energy market. The second direction deals with reorientation of the production apparatus and introduction of resource-saving technologies that are to dramatically reduce energy and fuel intensity. The third direction involves more active participation in energy exchange trading. The fourth direction consists in attracting and training employees in new competencies and professions necessary for development, introduction and implementation of innovative energy-saving technologies at the enterprises and transition to an energy business model.

Влияние организационных инноваций на эффективность организации на основе моделирования структурными уравнениями

The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of the organizational innovation on organizational performance. This paper proposes an initial model of the relationship between organizational innovation, organizational innovation competence and organizational performance through literature discussion and constructs the research hypothesis of this paper. The methodology used in the thesis is elaborated in detail from three aspects: variable measurement, data collection and main analysis methods. This paper puts forward the variable measurement index system. A confirmatory factor analysis and reliability analysis are carried out on related data and variables. The results show that the measures of each variable retained in the model analysis meet the reliability and validity requirements and can be analyzed by structural equation modeling. The main finding of this study: 1. Organizational innovation has a significant positive effect on organizational innovation competence. 2. Organizational innovation has a significant positive effect on organizational performance. Organizational structure innovation has a significant positive effect on organizational performance. Organizational process innovation has a significant positive effect on organizational performance. Organizational cultural innovation has a significant positive effect on organizational performance. Information technology innovation has a significant positive effect on organizational performance. 3. Organizational innovation competence has a significant positive effect on organizational performance. 4. Organizational innovation competence plays a mediating effect between organizational innovation and organizational performance. It proves that organizational innovation needs to improve organizational performance through the accumulation of organizational innovation competence. The conclusions of this study can be applied to innovation and management of manufacturing enterprises.

Student’s innovative competence as a priority direction of educational management

Introduction. The research is topical due to the need for fundamental reforms in the field of educational management. The problem of acquiring innovative competencies by the students arises against the background of the continual transformation of social relations. Future specialists who are currently students of higher educational institutions (HEIs) must meet all socio-economic challenges in the future. Methods: an adapted questionnaire was used to assess the level of skills in students of pedagogical HEIs and the method of diagnosis of the individual measure of reflexivity, the Rokeach Value Survey; methods of data collection and coordination, statistical and mathematical processing of results through Pearson’s formulas. Results: In the experimental and control groups, 7.6% of respondents have a low level, 82.6% — a medium level, and 9.8% — a high level. The experimental group (45%) showed a higher level of high reflexivity results than the control group (30%). Conclusion: Based on the processing of the obtained results, it is concluded that the development of innovative competencies in students of pedagogical HEIs after the application of pedagogical conditions increases quantitatively. Prospects: further research should be aimed at identifying key relevant innovation competencies.

The Effect of Technical Innovation Competence of Small and Medium-sized Manufacturing Companies on Corporate Performance: Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Entrepreneurship

The Effect of Technical Innovation Competence of Small and Medium-sized Manufacturing Companies on Corporate Performance: Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Entrepreneurship