Dimensions Of Innovation Research Articles

Research on policy guidance and risk prevention and control in the digital transformation of sports industry

Background: Digital transformation in the sports industry has become increasingly crucial for sustainable development, yet comprehensive empirical evidence on policy effectiveness and risk management remains limited. Purpose: This study investigates the impact of policy support and risk factors on digital transformation in sports companies, examining heterogeneous effects across different firm characteristics and regional contexts. Methods: Using panel data from 168 sports companies listed on China’s A-shares markets and the New Third Board from 2019 to 2023, this study employs multiple regression analyses, including baseline models, instrumental variables estimation, and robustness tests. The digital transformation level is measured through a composite index incorporating digital infrastructure, capability, and innovation dimensions. Results: The findings reveal that policy support significantly enhances digital transformation levels (coefficient = 0.238, p < 0.01), while financial risks demonstrate the strongest negative impact (−0.162, p < 0.01). Large firms and state-owned enterprises show stronger responses to policy support (0.312 and 0.278, respectively, p < 0.01). Regional development levels significantly moderate the effectiveness of policy implementation. Conclusions: The study provides empirical evidence for the differential effects of policy support and risk factors on digital transformation across various firm characteristics. The findings suggest the need for differentiated policy approaches considering firm size, ownership structure, and regional development levels. Implications: Policy makers should develop targeted support mechanisms addressing specific challenges faced by different types of firms, while considering regional disparities in digital transformation capabilities.

Research on the impact of artificial intelligence technology on urban public health resilience.

Urban public health resilience has become a critical focus in the transition to high-quality development, especially in addressing increasing public health challenges. This study explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in enhancing urban public health resilience across 284 Chinese cities from 2011 to 2021. Using a comprehensive index based on resistance, recovery, and innovation dimensions, the study quantifies AI technology levels through patent applications and authorizations, further disaggregating these into invention, utility model, and design patents. A two-way fixed effects regression model and spatial econometric models are employed to analyze the direct and spillover effects of AI on urban public health systems. The results demonstrate that AI technology significantly enhances resilience by improving resource allocation and response efficiency, with stronger impacts observed in eastern and central regions compared to western regions, where economic and technological capacities are weaker. Spatial analysis reveals significant positive spillover effects, particularly from patent authorizations, which enhance public health resilience in neighboring cities through cross-regional collaboration and resource sharing. Despite these advancements, regional disparities in economic development and technological infrastructure limit AI's broader impact, underscoring the need for targeted policies, enhanced funding, and interdisciplinary training to bridge the digital divide. The findings highlight AI's transformative potential in fostering urban public health resilience and call for sustained investment and collaboration to maximize its benefits.

Responsive and proactive market orientation and hospital financial performance: The mediating effect of service program innovativeness

PURPOSE: The study aims to investigate the direct and indirect relationships among market orientation, service program innovativeness, and the financial performance of hospitals. Two types of market orientation – responsive and proactive – were considered, along with two dimensions of service program innovativeness: meaningfulness and novelty. METHODOLOGY: The study gathered data through a survey conducted on a random sample of 204 Polish hospitals. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data, test a conceptual model designed as a parallel two-mediator model, and validate the hypotheses. FINDINGS: The work revealed both direct and indirect effects. In terms of direct effects, the study found that implementing a responsive market orientation positively influences the meaningfulness of a hospital’s service program but has no impact on its novelty. Conversely, the implementation of a proactive market orientation has a positive influence on both the meaningfulness and novelty of the program. Furthermore, the meaningfulness and novelty of the program contribute positively to the hospital’s financial performance. In terms of indirect effects, the study identified mediation phenomena: a responsive market orientation positively affects a hospital’s financial performance through the meaningfulness of the service program, while a proactive market orientation enhances financial performance through the novelty of the program. IMPLICATIONS: The study contributes to the current understanding, confirming the positive impact of a proactive market orientation on innovations within the organization while contradicting the view that a responsive market orientation supports these innovations. Additionally, the results support the idea that innovations within the organization have a positive impact on its outcomes. The study also reveals specific mechanisms that influence market orientation on organizational outcomes, indicating that a responsive orientation affects a service provider’s outcomes through the meaningfulness of its service program, while a proactive orientation influences outcomes through the novelty of the program. The practical recommendations for hospital managers are as follows: (a) to achieve a high level of meaningfulness in the service program, it is advisable to implement both responsive and proactive market orientations; (b) to attain a high level of novelty in the program, a proactive market orientation is recommended; (c) to enhance the hospital’s financial performance, it is suggested to develop a service program that is both meaningful and novel, and to implement both responsive and proactive market orientations. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: The study’s originality and value stem from its exploration of specific direct and indirect mechanisms through which market orientation affects hospital financial performance, filling a prior research gap. By investigating these mechanisms, the study enhances the overall understanding of hospital management.

READINESS OF HALOBID USER ON ANTENATAL COUNSELING AMONG MIDWIVES IN INDONESIA

Background: Health technology transformed rapidly during the pandemic and telehealth has become urgent. Application of telehealth in midwifery practice that has been developed and used as counseling (Tele-counseling) media in Indonesia is HaloBid. Objectives: This study aimed to measure the midwives readiness to use Halobid using the technology readiness index (TRI). Method: This cross-sectional study included midwives who were recorded as members of the West Java Midwives Association. The four dimensions of readiness, the optimism, innovativeness, discomfort, and insecurity, were measures using the TRI. The instruments used were adopted from the Parasuraman study. Results: 32 midwives which followed halobid socialization were included with purposive technique. The results showed that the midwives readiness of using the Halobid was considered low with a TRI score of 2.51. The lowest score was insecurity and the highest score was optimism, with the average 2.71. Conclusion: In this study the dimensions of innovativeness and discomfort became the main concern and should interfere. The midwifery association should provide guidance for monitoring and evaluating the readiness of their members to use Halobid as the telecounseling media.

Belonging and beliefs: how social influences drive the intention to purchase foods with health claims

PurposeThis study examines how social influences (need to belong and fear of missing out) and the perceived credibility of health claims affect the intention to purchase foods with health claims.Design/methodology/approachData were obtained from a web-based survey of 844 Spaniards aged 25 years and older, with sex and age quotas. Real product images with health claims contextualized the purchase intention questions, aiding respondents who often struggle to differentiate health from promotional claims.FindingsBoth personal and social dimensions of fear of missing out (FoMO) influence the desire to belong to a healthy group. The intention to purchase food with health claims is also positively associated with the desire to belong. The results reflect the importance of FoMO and the need to belong in enhancing consumers’ tendency to purchase products with health claims. The results also reflect the importance of purchase intention in making health claims perceived as credible.Originality/valueThis study integrates individual aspects (belief in the credibility of health claims) with social aspects (belonging and FoMO) to analyze the intention to purchase foods with health claims. Using authentic product images to aid consumer comprehension adds an innovative dimension, addressing a gap in consumer behavior research.

INNOVATIVE COMPONENT OF THE SOCIAL AND LABOR POTENTIAL OF THE CARPATHIAN REGION AS A TOURIST REGION: PRIORITIES AND PROSPECTS FOR DEVELOPMENT

Based on an analysis of various approaches to understanding labor potential, this article presents a unique definition of socio-labor potential. It is conceptualized as a combination of the capabilities, resources, and characteristics of the economically active population that enable their participation in labor activities, the creation of material and intangible goods, and contributions to socio-economic development. The article proposes a component-based structure of socio-labor potential, with a particular emphasis on its innovative dimension. This dimension is defined as the population's readiness and ability to adapt to change, adopt new technologies, apply modern work approaches, and actively engage in digital transformation. Its significance for the development of tourism regions is illustrated using the Prykarpattia region of Ukraine as a case study. To detail the innovative dimension of socio-labor potential in the Prykarpattia region, specific types of activities contributing to the generation and application of innovative resources, opportunities, knowledge, and technologies were identified. These activities, which enhance the efficiency and development of human resources, include professional, scientific, and technical work, education, information services, and telecommunications. Collectively, they are categorized as the intellectual services sector, which plays a key role in shaping the innovative component of socio-labor potential. Innovations related to labor organization, professional training, human resource management, and the integration of digital and environmentally oriented technologies into labor practices are highlighted as pivotal in boosting productivity. An analysis of the structure and employment trends within the intellectual services sector has revealed key trends and challenges in Prykarpattia’s innovative development. The article identifies strategic priorities for the formation and effective utilization of the innovative component of socio-labor potential. These priorities encompass advancements in technological, socio-cultural, educational-professional, institutional, and human resource management innovations. They are framed within the context of addressing the challenges of wartime and supporting Ukraine's post-war recovery, emphasizing the potential for sustainable and transformative regional growth.

The dimensions of social innovation and the roles of social actors within the context of microcredit

The dimensions of social innovation and the roles of social actors within the context of microcredit

The impact of digital green technology innovation in manufacturing on firm sustainability in China

More and more scholars are paying attention to the economic and environmental responsibilities undertaken by firms. Firm sustainability has become a hot topic in current research. This article aims to analyze the impact of various dimensions of digital green technology innovation on firm sustainability. The “digital green technology innovation” in this research is a new variable explored based on previous research, and the five dimensions of the variable are created based on the POLE theory. This research uses authoritative Chinese databases to collect data on various dimensions of digital green technology innovation and sustainable development of companies, and uses a fixed effects model for regression analysis. The results indicate that the implementation of various dimensions of digital green technology innovation will promote the firm sustainability. Moreover, in firms with strong profitability, this performance is significantly better than in those with weak profitability.

ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN THE CREATIVE ECONOMY SECTOR

In the rapidly developing digital era, this sector faces significant challenges and opportunities influenced by the company's ability to manage supply chains, implement innovation, and utilize technology effectively. This research analyzes the relationship between supply chain management (SCM), innovation, technology orientation, and business performance in the creative economy sector. The research method involves a quantitative approach, which involves collecting data through surveys distributed to companies in the creative economy sector. The questionnaire is designed to regularly measure the dimensions of SCM, innovation, technology orientation, and business performance. Following the results of data analysis, it is confirmed that supply chain management, innovation, and technology orientation have a positive and significant effect on business performance. This research provides significant implications for companies in the creative economy sector by showing how efficient supply chain management, implementation of sustainable innovation, and robust technology orientation can improve overall business performance. By understanding the relationship between these factors, companies can develop more effective strategies to improve operational efficiency, accelerate new product development, and leverage technology to gain competitive advantage.

Industry Image Perceptions and Organizational Attractiveness: Results of an International Survey

ABSTRACTExtending the research on corporate brand image and recruitment, this study investigates the influence of industry image on organizational attractiveness in a cross–national context. Drawing from signaling theory and the application of the instrumental‐symbolic image framework, we apply an experimental vignette design in the renewable energy industry (REI) and the oil and gas exploration and production industry (OGI) with potential job applicants in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. We conceptualize national context as collective signaling environments. Results from 550 respondents indicate that the REI and OGI differ in most of the instrumental and symbolic image dimensions. The instrumental image dimension of pay and the three symbolic image dimensions of sincerity, innovativeness, and prestige predict organizational attractiveness. Moreover, sincerity, innovativeness, and prestige carry a mediating effect in the link between industry affiliation and organizational attractiveness. Findings also demonstrate that image perceptions of the REI and OGI vary across countries such that the already more favorable image perceptions regarding the REI are for the most part even more pronounced in France. Implications for theory and tailored recommendations for practice are provided.

Innovation and Tqm Performance of Selected Automobile Parts Manufacturing Industry in Guangdong China: Inputs for A Strategic Roadmap for Continuous Improvement

The automotive industry is in the wave of technological change, and the rise of new energy vehicles requires continuous innovation of traditional automotive parts. TQM practice affects innovation, and in order to improve innovation, it is necessary to correctly identify the areas that perform well or need improvement. One way to identify these areas is through surveys of satisfaction with TQM practice and innovation. Few studies analysis TQM impact on innovation focus on automotive parts manufacturing industry. This study takes automotive parts manufacturing industry of Guangdong Province as the research object, explores the relationship between TQM practice and innovation, and fills the gaps in the literature mentioned above. By analyzing TQM practice's extend and innovation's level, explore the influence of different elements TQM practice on each dimension of innovation, and study the significance of TQM practice on each dimension of innovation. Finally, according to the research results, continuous improvement strategic roadmap of automotive parts manufacturing industry is put forward. The roadmap enables company to improve operational performance, enhance product quality, and build a sustainable competitive advantage in the global automotive supply chain. The quantitative data were collected from 342 respondents who participated in the survey of automotive parts manufacturing managers in Guangdong Province. The quantitative data were analyzed by mean value, variance and regression analysis, supplemented by SPSS 26.0 software. The quantitative results show that there is a complex relationship between TQM practice and innovation in automotive parts manufacturing industry. The conclusion and influence are discussed.

Innovative Leadership: Impact and Challenges in Secondary and Higher Secondary Institutes of Pakistan

This study investigates the impact of innovative leadership and identifies the challenges faced by such leadership in educational institutes in Pakistan. The study used a qualitative research technique of research design for investigation and data was collected through open-ended questionnaire-cum interview. Innovative dimensions like Creativity/brainstorming, technology innovation, and skilled development innovation in teaching pedagogies have been focused on in this study. The results of this study suggest that there is a significant impact of innovative leadership dimensions on the implementation considering organizational improvement, efficiency, and performance. Challenges faced by innovative leadership were also discussed/identified through results that need to be addressed accordingly for the consistent growth in secondary and higher secondary educational institutes of Pakistan.

Innovation Through the Titip Bandaku Program at Library and Archives Services of Klaten Regency, Indonesia

Background: Concerning archival services, local government agencies are responsible for managing archives within the regions. The Klaten Regency Government has adopted technology to produce innovation in public archives services, focusing on the management and preservation of archival records. To achieve this objective, the Titip Bandaku (Titip Berkas Arsip Digitalku) archival innovation program was established, facilitating the digital conversion of physical documents. However, in the implementation of program which has been running for approximately 5 years, the volume of digitized documents has not met the targets set by Library and Archives Services as the implementing government agency. Purpose: Therefore, This study aimed to examine the implementation of the Titip Bandaku program in protecting and preserving archives, identifying the obstacles included, and how the Klaten Regency Library and Archives Services addressed these challenges. Method: A qualitative-descriptive method was used to describe the implementation of the Titip Bandaku innovation based on the theory of innovation (State Administration Institute, 2017) with two dimensions of innovation namely output and outcome5. Data collection methods included observation, interviews, and documentation. The collected data further underwent stages of analysis through data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion. Result: The implementation of the Titip Bandaku Innovation Program positively impacted the preservation of community archives against disasters by digitizing records. On the Output indicator, program was a pioneering effort within Klaten Regency to protect archives in disaster-prone areas, offering swift and customized services despite capacity limitations. On the Outcome indicator, program improves the security of community archives, lowers transportation costs through a mobile services system, and shows sustainability with the backing of regulations, funding, and continuous enhancement of facilities and services. Conclusion: The Titip Bandaku program at the Klaten Regency Library and Archives Services did not achieve optimal functionality. Factors hindering progress included limited human resources, inadequate facilities and infrastructure, and the poor condition of some archives. To improve program’s effectiveness, several measures were recommended, such as forming a dedicated Titip Bandaku team, increasing public outreach through community activities, and fostering partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

Beyond usability: innovation in the digital age as an antidote to social isolation

The study's objective: The article aims to evaluate the impact of life satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, considering the perception of usability of intelligent personal assistants (IPAs) and investigating possible moderations of consumer innovation dimensions in this relationship. Methodology/Approach: Field research was carried out with 515 users of intelligent personal assistants (IPAs). The results were analyzed using multiple linear regression, using the SPSS software (Statistical Package for Social Science v.22), with the application of the PROCESS macro. Originality/Relevance: This study contributes to filling a gap in the literature on the diffusion of innovation and adoption of technological products by investigating aspects of innovative consumption in a pandemic and social isolation scenario. Main Results: The research results indicate that domain-specific innovativeness (DSI) moderates the relationship between usability (SUS) and life satisfaction (LS). In contrast, innovativeness behavior (IB) moderates this relationship only with DSI maintained at medium and low levels. It was observed that, with greater usability, life satisfaction increases and is moderated by domain-specific innovativeness. For higher IB levels, LS increases more quickly. Theoretical/Methodological Contributions: Integrating concepts from theories of innovative consumption and diffusion of innovations, the study offers insights into how technology affects well-being in a global crisis. This advanced approach helps understand the mechanisms underlying the impacts of usability and innovation on human behavior. Social/Managerial Contributions: This study helps understand how IPA users can experience greater life satisfaction and social isolation during a pandemic.

I like participatory museums but, how much? Embedding demand-side value in assessing strategies

In contrast to traditional models of unidirectional management, new governance strategies of cultural institutions based on participatory models –grounded on the active involvement of multiple actors in management, programming, production and innovation– have gained importance over the last few years. Our aim is to evaluate a participatory approach action programme for a sample of museums, embedding the value allocated by the museum community (users and beneficiaries) to the whole model and to the different participatory strategies. We first identify four main areas of participation (collaborative co-governance, creative co-production, social co-innovation, and technological co-innovation), which in turn are divided into four specific options ranked from the highest to the lowest degree of engagement. We also add a fifth dimension –a price vector– which serves as a payment vehicle to estimate the willingness to pay for the model and options. Non-market goods valuation techniques –contingent valuation and discrete choice experiment– are used to estimate the value allocated by the museum community to participatory strategies. Results show that citizens still rely more on cultural management and programming led by museum managers, rather than being involved in their design and guidance, although they do appreciate the possibilities of being involved in the dimensions of social actions and technological innovation.

Leveraging Six Values for Company Performance: Adaptation of Sustainable Business Model Innovation Strategies in Chinese Electric Vehicle Brand Enterprises

Business model innovation is crucial for enhancing company performance. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the six dimensions of sustainable business model innovation and company performance among Chinese electric vehicle brands. A structural equation model is constructed based on a comprehensive literature review and hypothesis development. Using PLS-SEM, this study empirically analyzes questionnaire data collected from the top 12 electric vehicle brands in China to explore the relationship between these six core dimensions and company performance. The results indicate that innovation in “value proposition to customers”, value creation, value delivery, and “value of residual” have a significantly positive impact on the performance of Chinese electric vehicle brands. However, value capture innovation and “value of after-sales service” innovation were not found to be statistically significant. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the mechanism through which sustainable business model innovation impacts company performance, enriching the theoretical foundation of academic research in this field and broadening its practical applications in management.

Two dimensions of product modularity and innovation: the case of R&D teams

Abstract This study investigates the relationship between product modularity and innovation in 101 research and development (R&D) teams. The key contribution and the departure from prior empirical work consists in bringing into relation multidimensional operationalizations of these two concepts. Product modularity is composed of standardization and reconfigurability and innovation of novelty and efficiency. The literature provides arguments for both negative and positive relationships between standardization and the two types of innovation, while positive relationships are argued for product reconfigurability. The empirical findings corroborate most of the theorizing, although negative relationships are found for standardization. This study contributes to the literature by unpacking the understanding of the concept of product modularity in R&D organizations since the multidimensional approach resolves some of the ambiguity from previous studies. The modularity literature long called for studies to empirically investigate product modularity in more than one dimension implying a number of theoretical implications discussed here.

Spatiotemporal dynamic assessment and obstacle analysis of economic resilience in China’s marine fisheries

With global climate change and increased overfishing, the sustainable development of marine fisheries economies faces many challenges. This study evaluates the resilience of the marine fishery system in China’s coastal areas in a systematic, scientific, and comprehensive manner by establishing the ANP-EWM-TOPSIS comprehensive evaluation system, analyzing the temporal and spatial changes in the economic resilience of marine fisheries, and exploring the main obstacles affecting resilience. The results show that the fishery system in Chinese marine regions demonstrates significant resilience both temporally and spatially. From the analysis of temporal and spatial variations, the economic resilience of marine fisheries in Fujian and Shandong provinces is relatively high and shows a clear upward trend, while the changes in economic resilience of marine fisheries in Tianjin and Shanghai are not significant. Regarding obstacle factors, the dimensions of resistance and innovation exhibit relatively high levels of obstacles. The findings of this study are of great significance for enhancing the economic resilience of marine fisheries in coastal regions worldwide.

The Influence of Minangkabau Indigenous Values on Entrepreneurial Orientation and Business Performance in Padang, Indonesia

This study investigates the relationship between Minangkabau indigenous values, entrepreneurial orientation (EO), and business performance among entrepreneurs in Padang, Indonesia. Minangkabau culture, with its matrilineal system and emphasis on community and entrepreneurship, provides a unique context to explore how cultural values influence business practices. A quantitative survey was conducted with 300 entrepreneurs in Padang, measuring their adherence to Minangkabau values, EO dimensions (innovativeness, proactiveness, and risk-taking), and business performance (financial and non-financial). Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings reveal that Minangkabau values significantly influence EO, with a strong positive relationship between these values and the dimensions of innovativeness and proactiveness. Furthermore, EO was found to be a significant predictor of both financial and non-financial business performance. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of cultural values in shaping entrepreneurial behavior and business success. The findings suggest that Minangkabau values foster an entrepreneurial spirit that drives business performance in Padang. This research contributes to the understanding of culture's role in entrepreneurship and provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and researchers in Indonesia and other culturally rich contexts.

Incremental and Radical Innovations that Contribute to the Survival of Small Businesses in Environments of Crisis

This paper examines the influence of incremental and radical innovations on the survival capacity of micro and small companies (MSE) in contexts of economic crisis.State of the art on innovation points to a lack of a specific methodology to segregate incremental and radical innovation in MSEs. Identifying such a method allows for action to promote innovation in such more assertive companies, contributing to the survival of companies in the most adverse moments, such as crises.In this sense, a methodology was developed to identify the type and degree of innovation based on the level of innovation in the sector of activity and was applied to a sample of 60 companies in the textile retail sector. The dependent variable was business survival, measured by the continuity or cessation of activity in 2020. The estimate of the probability of survival was carried out using a binary logistic regression model.The dimensions of incremental innovation, which are the most common in the business environment, did not significantly affect survival. The dimensions of radical innovation, which imply deeper and more disruptive changes in the business model, had a positive impact. significant impact on survival in all cases. The most complex actions in the Solutions dimension increased the chances of survival by 42%; improving Processes by 39%; and innovation in the Square by 38%. These findings suggest that small businesses that adopt radical innovations have greater adaptability and resilience to adverse situations.