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- Title
MANAGING INNOVATION: A TYPOLOGY OF THEORIES AND PRACTICE-BASED IMPLICATIONS FOR NEW ZEALAND FIRMS.
- Authors
de Waal, Anton; Maritz, Alex; Shieh, Chich Jen
- Abstract
Whilst research in generic innovation is abound, the literature on the management of innovation in firms is scant. This study proposes a conceptual generic framework facilitating the management of innovative initiatives in firms. Its scope of application is much broader than that of contemporary theory in the sense that it addresses not only aspects of the innovation process, but also strategy, metrics, supportive organization, leadership, external linkages, and innovation tools. Secondly, through exploratory research, the paper sheds light on how well New Zealand managers/CEOs are managing innovation within their firms. The results indicate that while there are many encouraging signs, there is also ample scope for improvement. New Zealand firms lack strong leadership in creating 'innovation friendly' cultures and mostly fail to define appropriate innovation metrics and assess their organizational innovation performances.
- Subjects
NEW Zealand; INDUSTRIALIZATION; INDUSTRIAL management; MANAGEMENT science; TECHNOLOGICAL innovations management
- Publication
International Journal of Organizational Innovation, 2010, Vol 3, Issue 2, p35
- ISSN
1943-1813
- Publication type
Article