Internal Innovation Research Articles

Analysis of innovation drivers with a mapping innovation approach

Objective of the study: This study aims to identify and analyze the drivers of innovation in Ecuador. Methodology/Approach: The significance of innovation drivers was investigated through an exploratory systematic review using a mapping innovation approach. Statistical methods were used to apply an empirical analysis based on the Ecuadorian survey on Science, Technology, and Innovation Activities (released 2017). Originality/Relevance: As far as we are aware, this is the first study to investigate the drivers of innovation from a comprehensive approach of mapping innovation in Ecuador. Main results: The management of innovation drivers in Ecuador often presents issues for 98% of non-innovative companies. The most relevant innovation driver in Ecuadorian companies is cooperation with external sources where partner geolocations worldwide play a significant role. Theoretical/ Methodological Contribution: This study extends the framework of innovation drivers. The strengths and limitations of Ecuadorian innovation were identified from four perspectives of innovation drivers: internal innovation drivers, external innovation drivers, knowledge for innovation development, and investment in innovation. Social/Management Contribution: This study contributes to the understanding of innovation drivers in developing countries.

International connection, local disconnection: The (heterogeneous) role of global cities in local and global innovation networks

Global cities function as important international innovation hubs and are key nodes in international business networks. Yet this focus on international knowledge networks may render it less likely that global cities establish and maintain intensive local innovation linkages with their surrounding areas. We argue that while the relationship between the global network orientation of global cities and their local linkages with their surrounding areas is negative, the strength of this relationship depends global city and surrounding regions' knowledge base and the ease of local linkage formation. Global linkages are expected to be more detrimental to the establishment of local linkages if the global city is a global technology leader, but less so if the surrounding region has a greater innovation strength and is more proximate to the global city. We find partial support for these hypotheses in an analysis of the collaborative innovation linkages of 21 U.S. global cities with 310 surrounding counties, 2001–2015.

MSMEs' innovation: a barrier approach

PurposeThis article presents a comprehensive analysis of innovation in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India, focusing on the barriers and facilitators within their internal and external ecosystems.Design/methodology/approachA self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 1430 MSMEs across India, employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze the relationships between internal and external factors and innovation adaptation.FindingsThe findings indicate that factors such as top management and organization structure, communication, technological capability and adaptation and organizational culture have a positive impact on innovation adaptation within the internal environment. Conversely, employee and market orientation, as well as financial factors, have a negative influence. Regarding the external environment, industry and competitive analysis, internationalization and partner alliances were found to positively affect innovation adaptation, whereas the country's infrastructure and policies had a negative impact.Originality/valueThe study emphasizes that MSMEs have the potential to leverage their internal and external environments to foster innovation within their organizations.

Talking about my generation: exploratory insights from water policy makers in British Columbia

Abstract The values held by policy makers can influence policy change. But what those values are and their source has received little attention. We argue that one source of these values – and associated differences – is rooted in generational ‘social frames’. We provide evidence from an exploratory survey in British Columbia, Canada, where transformative changes in water policy are being implemented, which include potential changes in water governance to include First Nations (or Indigenous Peoples). Controlling for a range of variables, we found consistent generational differences between personal and organizational values, differences in priorities, and preferences for certain types of economic instruments between Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennial respondents. We offer our thoughts as to how these differences may influence the policy process. We also call for public water agencies to develop structures that harness this diversity for internal policy learning, adaptation and innovation.

Internal control system, innovation and performance of Moroccan public organizations: structural equation modeling based on the PLS approach

The association between innovation, performance, and systems of internal control has been extensively explored in research. However, none of this research has been conducted in Moroccan public organizations. This paper aimed to analyze the impact of internal control on the innovation and performance of these organizations using a causal and quantitative methodology. A sample of 187 public organizations was utilized. The data collected through a questionnaire were analyzed using the structural equation modeling approach (PLS 4). The results demonstrate that internal control significantly influences the performance and innovation of public organizations in the Moroccan context, where empirical literature is scarce. For future research, it is recommended to investigate the relationship between prospector-type strategy, innovation, and organizational performance.

Customer contagion effects of voluntary environmental regulation: A supplier green innovation perspective

Prior studies primarily focused on internal green innovation and environmental performance concerning voluntary environmental regulations. Little attention has been given to the impact of partner-imposed regulations, such as those by customers, on green innovation in supplier firms. This research explores the influence of customer-driven voluntary environmental regulation on supplier green innovation and its mechanisms. The findings indicate that customer-driven voluntary environmental regulation leads to a positive contagion effect, significantly fostering supplier green innovation. Robustness is maintained through tests, including trend analysis, placebo tests, propensity score matching (PSM), and controls for spillover mechanisms and external influences. Demand feedback and knowledge spillover are identified as mediating mechanisms. Additionally, equity linkage and state ownership in suppliers facilitate customer-driven voluntary environmental regulation, further promoting green innovation. This study advances understanding in the context of supply chain green innovation.

A Catalyst for China’s High-Tech Export Competitiveness: Perspective of Technological Innovation

This study investigates the pivotal role of technological innovation in enhancing the export competitiveness of high-tech products in China, analyzing its interplay with industrial upgrading. Theoretically, it contributes to the understanding of how technological innovation affects high-tech product markets, offering a novel product-centric perspective distinct from traditional industry-focused views. Set against China’s shift toward a dual circulation development paradigm, the research utilizes a panel regression model to analyze data from 30 Chinese provinces, cities, and autonomous regions from 2011 to 2021. The findings underscore the significant positive impact of technological innovation on export competitiveness, with variances noted across Eastern, Central, and Western regions. The study reveals that technological innovation primarily influences the global competitiveness of high-tech products through industrial upgrading. Policy recommendations emphasize strengthening technological innovation, enhancing education and government support, leveraging regional strengths, and achieving a balance between internal innovation capabilities and market openness. The findings suggest these strategies are crucial for enhancing export performance in the global market for high-tech products.

EFFICIENCY OF INVESTMENTS IN THE GREEN ECONOMY TO INCREASE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Purpose. The aim of the article is the theoretical substantiation of the tools and methodological apparatus for the effectiveness of investments in the green economy and the intensification of corporate social responsibility. Methodology of research. The methodological basis of the study is based on general scientific methods of scientific knowledge: induction and deduction - at the stage of collecting, systematization and processing of information to identify trends and cause-and-effect relationships in investing in the green economy, and also for increasing corporate social responsibility; analysis and synthesis – to identify the main trends in investing in green technologies; abstract and logical – for summarizing information from various sources and creating a comprehensive view of the investigated problem, forming theoretical conclusions and generalizations; the method of comparativistics – for the analysis of the main vectors of increasing corporate social responsibility and the cause-and-effect relationships between them. The work uses tabular and graphical methods of statistical data processing. Findings. The positive impact on the financial performance of companies through investments in green technologies, which contribute to the reduction of operating costs by increasing energy efficiency and reducing the use of resources, is generalized. The improvement of reputation and relations with stakeholders, through active investment in environmentally friendly technologies, better reputation among consumers, investors and the public, which contributes to increasing trust in the brand and increasing customer loyalty, is substantiated. Risk reduction and increased resilience through investments in the green economy, which help companies reduce environmental and regulatory risks associated with stricter environmental regulations and requirements, are analysed. Social and environmental benefits were identified, as investments in green projects contribute to the creation of new jobs, especially in the areas of renewable energy, waste management and green construction. It was established that increasing the internal efficiency and innovation capacity of companies that invest in green technologies allows them to introduce innovations into their production processes more often, demonstrate greater flexibility and readiness for change, which is an important factor in today's dynamic business environment. Originality. A comprehensive approach to studying the effectiveness of investments in the green economy from the point of view of their impact on corporate social responsibility (CSR) is proposed. A systematic analysis of the relationships between the level of investments in the green economy and CSR indicators of companies was carried out on the basis of a wide range of data from various sectors of the economy, which made it possible to identify key trends and regularities that had not been investigated before. Practical value. Substantiated recommendations for effective investment in green technologies can be used by companies to increase their competitiveness in the market by improving their reputation, strengthening relationships with stakeholders and increasing their innovation capacity. Key words: investments, green economy, corporate social responsibility, green technologies, energy efficiency, waste management, environmentally friendly technologies, innovations.

Risk management as a basis for assessing the effectiveness of the implementation of international innovation projects

This article defines a methodology for managing and accessing risks, and proposes a method for improving the risk management system. Also examines the specifics of implementing innovative projects in international activities. The features of the investment climate of countries are determined. The necessity of forming or optimizing the company’s risk management system has been proven. The main methods of risk management are presented.

Technological cooperation relationships among supply chain enterprises under the perspective of technological blockade: A tripartite evolutionary game model

In the era of accelerated globalization, the issue of technology blockade in complex product supply chains has taken centre stage, making the resilience and security of these chains a focal point in the strategic manoeuvres of major nations. This paper presents a tripartite evolutionary game model encompassing main manufacturers, domestic suppliers, and foreign suppliers. The aim is to delve into the internal mechanisms of transnational supply chain enterprises dealing with complex products, utilizing the “double cycle” framework to address technological blockade. The study's findings reveal a progression in the evolutionary system linked to the technological innovation capabilities of domestic suppliers. The system evolves from the independent innovation of domestic suppliers to cooperative innovation within domestic enterprises and ultimately culminates in joint ventures and cooperation involving multinational suppliers. Additionally, a noteworthy technology gap exists between domestic and foreign countries, suggesting that introducing foreign advanced technology initially and mimicking innovation can effectively mitigate research and development risks. Furthermore, the study underscores the role of Chinese government subsidies in incentivizing technological innovation among domestic suppliers, particularly pronounced when facing significant technology gaps. Simultaneously, the foreign government's imposition of penalties on premium sales by foreign suppliers serves as a catalyst for internal innovation within Chinese enterprises. These actions also motivate multinational enterprises to invest and cooperate, fostering the development of an international cycle. This study provides a fresh perspective on overcoming foreign technological blockades. Its positive implications extend to the advancement of technology in China's complex product landscape and the bolstering of supply chain resilience.

Digital economy policy and enterprise digital transformation: Evidence from innovation and structural effect

AbstractUsing a sample from 2010 to 2021 of listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen A‐shares, we explore the effect of digital economy policy (DEP) at city level on enterprise digital transformation (EDT). We find that DEP can promote EDT. And the outcome remains valid following a sequence of rigorous tests to assess its robustness and account for endogeneity. Further analysis indicates that DEP plays roles by internal innovation effect and external structural effect. Moreover, this positive effect will be stronger in enterprises in manufacturing and high‐tech industries and those with better staffing structure, higher enterprise productivity and value. Also, we find that the effect of DEP on enterprises varies in regions with different government subsidy, digital infrastructure level, and location.

Internationalization and innovation: A multilevel meta‐analysis of national sentiments

AbstractInnovation is essential for sustaining the global competitive viability of multinational enterprises (MNEs), yet the internationalization–innovation relationship remains theoretically debatable and empirically inconsistent. To resolve the puzzle and identify the underlying mechanisms that contribute to the mixed findings, this study integrates existing empirical evidence from 298 independent samples and presents a multilevel meta‐analysis. Taking an organizational learning perspective, this study explores two critical yet underexplored national sentiments that can moderate the MNEs' innovation propensity in internationalization, including technologism and nationalism. Our results show that while technologism strengthens MNEs' innovation in internationalization, nationalism weakens it. In addition, the interaction between the national sentiments exerts significant moderating effects on the relationship. Through exploring the novel drivers and barriers at country level, this study generates new and nuanced insights into innovation management in an international context. It also provides important managerial implications and discusses opportunities for future investigations into the complexity of innovation management in an interconnected and competitive world.

A Model of Translational Science Using the National Science Foundation Model of Innovative International Collaboration*

This paper reviews how an innovative and creative program, when delivered as tool to assist technology commercialization and to provide entrepreneurship training and support in the wake of disasters. It leverages the innovative Corp methodology developed and deployed under the National Science Foundation to include international innovation (I-Corp). This methodology uses scientific methodology to reduce risks for startups by teaching employing customer discovery and market validation techniques. The review discusses the relevance of incorporating Caribbean innovation.

The Influence of Strategic Entrepreneurship on Competitive Advantage in CV Mutiara

Technological change, dynamic global markets, and intense competition characterize the current business era. The development of Strategic Entrepreneurship highlights the evolution of business and entrepreneurship theories, shifting the paradigm from focusing only on the creation of new businesses towards the integration of entrepreneurship into existing business strategies. This study aims to analyze the impact and contribution of Strategic Entrepreneurship to the sustainability of competitive advantage in modern businesses faced with dynamic market challenges. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. This research uses CV Mutiara as a concrete case study. The results show that the implementation of Strategic Entrepreneurship has a significant positive impact on organizational adaptation and sustainability in a constantly changing business environment. By focusing not only on new venture creation but also on long-term strategic planning, organizations can achieve sustainable competitive advantage. CV Mutiara applies the principles of Strategic Entrepreneurship, including innovative strategy development, external collaboration, and enhancing internal innovation capabilities.

PRACTICAL TRAINING OF HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNERS IN SPECIALTY STOMATOLOGY AT BUKOVINIAN STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Considerable changes have taken place in the health care system of Ukraine. Theseprocesses produce a great influence on higher medical education, and therefore, it issignificantly transforming. Comprehensive mastering of a substantial amount of practicalskills, continuous advance of professional training quality is one of the important tasks athigher medical educational institutions. Training of a dentist involves practical trainingof essential common medical manipulations as well as special skills in diagnostics,prevention, and treatment of dental diseases.Objective structured clinical exam (OSCE) is a leading one in training of highereducation learners in the field of dentistry. The exam stimulates learning and concentratesstudent attention on acquiring clinical competence, increases the quality of educationalexperience of those taking the exam. It provides validity and reliability of assessment,qualitative feedback relations with current assessment of knowledge and skills of students.Objective – to analyze the educational- professional program «Stomatology» anddirections of its implementation among higher education learners at the departments ofstomatology.Materials and methods. Analysis of the educational- professional program «Stomatology»,psychological- pedagogical and methodological literature, materials of educationalmethodological conferences, methodological work of the departments. To achieve theaim, to specify the content and peculiarities of implementation of up-to-date pedagogicalmethods in the educational process the following theoretical methods of the research areapplied: analysis, synthesis, generalization, comparison, and systematization.Conclusions. Implementation of the educational program 221 «Stomatology» atBukovinian State Medical University is based on current scientific achievements ofstomatology and dentistry aid system. The program considers special distinctive featuresin the development of the regional health care system under conditions of labor markettransformation. Education is focused on a qualified practical dentistry training oflearners by means of integration of international innovation educational technologies.OSCE produces a positive effect on the educational process, since it stimulates learning.The attention of learners is concentrated on mastering clinical competence. Studentknowledge is assessed under conditions as close as possible to clinical ones. It helpsaccurate assessment of their skills and abilities necessary in professional work.

Collaborative Innovation Factor Analysis Based on Grounded Theory - A Case Study of the New Energy Vehicle Industry

The new energy vehicle industry is one of the emerging strategic industries, and innovation is crucial for the survival and healthy development of new energy vehicle enterprises. Currently, factors such as internal enterprise innovation, collaboration between upstream and downstream companies, government support, environmental regulations, and changes in market demand affect the collaborative innovation in the new energy vehicle industry. This article, based on grounded theory, aims to clarify the elements and interrelationships of collaborative innovation in the new energy vehicle industry and construct a collaborative innovation mechanism model. Using the three-stage coding of grounded theory, four main categories are identified: enterprise innovation and management, competition and cooperation in the industry chain, knowledge creation and technology sharing, and external environment. These four main categories constitute the foundation, key, core, and support of collaborative innovation in the new energy vehicle industry. The interactions between and within the main categories are analyzed, elucidating the innovation process of "communication-coordination-cooperation-collaboration" and the mechanism of transitioning from disorder to order in collaborative innovation in the new energy vehicle industry.

Role of green innovation and sustainable supply chain management in firm internationalization

PurposePurpose of this study is to explore the nature of relationship between internationalization of firms, sustainability of their supply chains, and the extent of their green innovations. Understanding of the relationship between these constructs is important because of the ever increasing sustainability awareness of consumers in the leading economies of the world. This awareness is now compelling importers of goods from cheap-labor countries to ensure that their suppliers comply with sustainability regulations. This compliance becomes very challenging because of the lack of control on second-tier and third-tier suppliers in a supply chain. First-tier suppliers in this case may drive this effort but need to be motivated enough to do so. In case of environmental sustainability, green innovation (GI) may provide a gradual, and thus more affordable and practical, move toward more eco-friendly ways. As far as the motivation to commit to sustainability and GI is concerned, internationalization and export business expansion may act as one of the most effective motivators for these suppliers. However, the nature of relationship between these three constructs, i.e. internationalization of firms, sustainability of their supply chains and the extent of their GI requires a better understanding.Design/methodology/approachThe work uses a novel data set collected from 146 medium and large textile firms operating in Pakistan. The partial least square-structural equation modeling approach is used for data analysis.FindingsAll three constructs of internationalization, GI and sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) are significantly associated and thus complement each other.Originality/valueThis work uses a novel agency theory perspective to analyze the relationship between internationalization, GI and SSCM. In that sense, the findings indicate that internationalization could be one of the incentives that can be used by the principals to deal with agents’ goal conflict and information asymmetry.

A Machine Learning-Based Approach to Identifying Key Innovation Determinants for Industrial Firms: The Case of the Pharmaceutical Industry in China

With abundant resources consumed by innovation practices, it is of strategic importance for industrial firms to identify key determinants of innovation performance from both internal and external environments for better and effective innovation management. To this end, this article develops a new machine learning-based approach to examine a variety of factors influencing innovation performance. In particular, a two-process modeling approach is developed to build machine learning models efficiently for identifying key internal and external innovation factors. With extensive experiments using data collected from China's pharmaceutical industry, the approach identifies a set of key internal and external innovation factors and their best configurations in terms of two commonly used innovation performance measures. The findings enable pharmaceutical firms and local governments in China to manage innovation efforts and formulate management strategies for promoting industrial innovation. The article contributes to innovation management research by providing an objective and data-oriented approach for comprehensively exploring internal and external innovation factors and establishing their relationships with expected innovation performance. Although the approach is exemplified by China's pharmaceutical industry and the results cannot be generalized, it has general applicability to other industries or countries.

ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧЕСКИХ КОМПАНИЙ В УСЛОВИЯХ ЦИФРОВОЙ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИИ

It has become an increasingly important task for the current society to accelerate the pace of the construction of digital society and pay attention to creating new advantages of digital economy. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many enterprises have faced production interruption, frequent supply chain obstruction, and the stage process of resuming production. Many enterprises’ industry status has also been severely affected, operating costs have skyrocketed, and prof it margins have continued to be squeezed. In addition, with the continuous deepening of the pharmaceutical reform, the management system of pharmaceutical enterprises is in urgent need of updating, and internal innovation and change are imperative. Digital transformation will be an important measure for pharmaceutical enterprises to optimize the industrial structure and adapt to the era of policy.

Introduction: International Innovation & American Challenges

Introduction: International Innovation & American Challenges