Management Technology Innovation Research Articles

Reducing uncertainty associated with managing technology innovation

This research addresses the challenge of managing uncertainty associated with technology innovation, a process vital for economic growth and organisational sustainability. The study aims to offer novel insights on reducing uncertainty across the different stages of the innovation process by identifying interrelationships between technology innovation success factors. To achieve this, interpretive structural modelling (ISM) and MICMAC (a French acronym, which means “cross-impact matrix-multiplication applied to classification”) were applied as research methodologies, and the directional relationships among success factors in the four stages (concept development, technology development, product development and implementation) of the technology innovation process were determined. Data were collected from a research and technology organisation that specialises in technology innovation. The evaluation revealed essential interconnections and rankings of factors within each innovation stage, and that the interrelationships between the factors vary across the different innovation stages. The original contribution of this study to innovation theory lies in demonstrating that the same success factors manifest differently across various innovation stages. This suggests the necessity of tailored management strategies for each stage, highlighting the need for a stage-specific approach in innovation management practices. Additionally, in terms of practical implications, this research aids managers by providing guidance on identifying the most influential factors and the varying order in which these factors should be prioritised for effective innovation management. The implications of this research extend to practical applications in the field of technology innovation by enabling a better understanding of the varying significance of success factors across different stages. Ultimately, this insight can assist in refining future policy frameworks and strategic planning in technology-oriented organisations. It is recommended that the ISM/MICMAC approach applied to determine the interrelationships and ranking between the success factors for each stage could be formalised into a technique for assessing technology innovation management to reduce uncertainty.

Strengthen the Application Research of Computer Network Management Technology Innovation

With the computer network technology occupying an increasingly important position and role in our daily life, study and work, how to strengthen the computer network management technology and innovative application of computer network management technology has become an urgent problem in the development and application of computer network. In order to strengthen the application effect of computer network management technology innovation, this paper first introduces the application of computer network management technology, and then analyses the innovative application ways of computer network management technology.

Managing technology innovation paradoxes through multi-level ambidexterity capabilities

PurposeIn this study, the authors aim to address the following two research questions: (1) How do technology innovation paradoxes manifest themselves in technological changes? (2) How do incumbent firms manage technology innovation paradoxes through multi-level organizational ambidexterity? To do so, the authors examine technology innovation in cloud computing, which has taken shape and brought about changes to the information technology industry. Specifically, the authors examine how a traditional software company, China Standard Software Co., Ltd. (CS2C), successfully navigated the technological transition to cloud computing from its existing operating systems business by managing innovation paradoxes through multi-level ambidexterity capabilities.Design/methodology/approachThis study examines a single exploratory case and conducts an in-depth analysis of how technology innovation paradoxes manifest themselves in technological changes and how incumbent firms manage technology innovation paradoxes through multi-level organizational ambidexterity. The data collection and analysis occurred simultaneously through three phases. In Phase 1, one of the authors who had worked at CS2C for many years enabled the authors to obtain access to the company. The data analysis during this phase provided the authors with the history and current situation of CS2C, enabling them to understand the external circumstances, such as particular historical period, and internal conditions, such as cultural and technological changes, that would be relevant throughout the course of their study. It also helped the authors identify organizational ambidexterity capability as the guiding theoretical concept for their research. In Phase 2, the authors engaged in site visits and conducted detailed interviews with employees working at CS2C. In Phase 3, most of the data analysis was conducted. When the interview data were not sufficient to support the theoretical analysis, additional data were collected via phone calls and emails, to assure data-theory-model alignment.FindingsThe authors’ findings show that technology innovation paradoxes manifest themselves as contradictory relationships and mutual support relationships between exploitative and exploratory innovation. In addition, the authors identify three integration mechanisms as key to multi-level organizational ambidexterity capabilities in managing technology innovation paradoxes in technological changes.Originality/valueThree important theoretical implications can be drawn from our case analysis. First, this research contributes to the knowledge of innovation paradoxes during technological changes. Second, this research provides a model of multi-level organizational ambidexterity capability in technological changes. Third, this research proposes three integration mechanisms driven by three types of ambidexterity capability at different organizational levels.

Game Analysis of Behavior Choice on Construction of the Social Emergency Rescue System Between Government and Enterprises

The behavior choice between the social emergency rescue rules makers (government and its important participant enterprises) has a great influence on the social emergency rescue activities. So this paper makes an in-depth analysis on the behavior choice between government and enterprises in the social emergency rescue activities. We analyses the actions and motivations between government and enterprises through constructing the static and dynamic game model between government and enterprises in the emergency management technology innovation. Finally, the corresponding suggestions are proposed.

Preliminary Study of Smart Urban Waste Recycling in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

The emergence of waste management technology innovation is able to inhibit the accumulation of waste in temporary collection sites and landfill. Innovations that have been developed in developed countries and summarized in the concept of “Smart Waste Management” are still not able to be applied to cities in developing countries, such as Indonesia. This is because the technologies that already exist in Indonesia are still far behind by developed countries in the world. In addition to sophisticated technology, the understanding and behaviour of the community has also been more advanced in the field of waste management, which starts from the process of sorting waste in each household to the recycling process of waste to minimize the amount of waste entering the landfill. This study took place in the city of Semarang, Central Java where the area is an urban area with waste problems that must be addressed immediately. The lack of technology, especially the city-scale recycling technology makes land in the landfill increasingly unable to accommodate the production of waste that enters every day. Therefore, the aim of this study is to define the high level of application of the Smart Waste Recycling concept that has been carried out in Semarang City by utilizing the technology currently available.

Alternative Approach of Inventive Problem Solving for Digital Right Management Technology Innovation

Alternative Approach of Inventive Problem Solving for Digital Right Management Technology Innovation

A framework for technology innovation

In this paper, we study technology innovation as a concept. We classify technology innovation into multiple categories, explore the antecedents to technology – those factors in the organizations/environment that cause/facilitate technology innovation (market structure, firm organisation, functional market, vertical integration, national innovation system, and IPR protection); and the consequences of technology innovation on firms and markets (firm strategy, market evolution, risks, socio‐cultural evolution, and firm restructuring). On the basis of these antecedents and consequences, we develop a framework for understanding technology innovation as a concept. We subsequently evolve a process of managing technology innovation. In each of these sections, we develop a few propositions based on the literature of these topics for further research.

An American Challenge: Successfully Designing and Managing TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

INNOVATION IS A KEY element in maintaining a thriving economy and individually strong corporations. Lessin outlines several major pitfalls in trying to achieve this objective and then summarizes ten crucial design guidelines – with implications for all levels of an organization – for successfully managing technology innovation.