Incorporation of Vision, Knowledge and Creativity in Innovation and Technology Management: Synthesizing a Sequential Model
Abstract
Purpose: The primary objective of the paper is to synthesise the available literature on technology and innovation management in business firms. The study examines and elaborates the sequential relationship between all constructs that ensure innovation and technology management happen in an integrated way.
Approach/Design/Methodology: The study employs a qualitative approach of deductive reasoning, based on the reverse engineering method. Existing literature has been used as secondary data to harmonize the constructs as delineated in the conceptual framework for the research.
Findings: Several empirical and conceptual studies besides academic contributions have reasonably helped to find that innovation and technology management require essential support of creativity, knowledge and leadership vision. Not only a significant relationship exists but a sequential order is also affirmed for the whole process.
Originality / Value: This study presents the mechanism through which organizations can ensure better innovation and technology management. The inclusion of vision, knowledge and creativity in an orderly manner has added another dimension to the subject matter as a new contribution. It will help researchers, academicians and decision-makers to look into the process in a different yet practical manner.
Downloads
Article Analytics Summary
References
Abbas, W., & Asghar, I. (2010). The role of leadership in organizational change: relating the successful organizational change with visionary and innovative leadership. Masters Thesis. The University of Gavle.
Agarwal, R. and Prasad, J. (1998). A conceptual and operational definition of personal innovativeness in the domain of information technology. Information Systems Research, Vol. 9 No. 2, pp. 204-15. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1287/isre.9.2.204
Akram, K. Siddiqui, SH. Nawaz, MA. Ghauri, TA. and Cheema, AKH. (2011). Role of knowledge management to bring innovation: an integrated approach, International Bulletin of Business Administration 11, 121-134
Amabile, T. M., & Khaire, M. (2008). Your organization could use a bigger dose of creativity. Harvard Business Review, 86(10), 101-109.
Amabile, Teresa M. (1996). Creativity and Innovation in Organizations."Harvard Business School Background Note 396-239. https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx? num=13672
Anderson, N., De Dreu, C. K., & Nijstad, B. A. (2004). The routinization of innovation research: A constructively critical review of the state‐of‐the‐science. Journal of Organizational Behavior. 25(2), 147-173. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/job.236
Anderson, N., Potočnik, K., & Zhou, J. (2014). Innovation and creativity in organizations: A state-of-the-science review, prospective commentary, and guiding framework. Journal of management. 40(5), 1297-1333. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206314527128
Ardakani, S., Damaki, A. M., Nasab, S. H., & Golkarieh, S. (2008). Investigate the correlation rate between commitment to knowledge management and employee creativity (case study: Yazd University employee). Paper presented at First National Conference of creativity, TRIZ (TRIZ), Engineering and Innovation Management, Iran. November.
Azari, K. N., Baryamani, A., & Gholikhani, B. S. (2011). Investigate the role of manager on creativity in secondary schools. Journal of Researcher, 3(21), 79-86
Bases, T. (2003). Technological visions, technological development, and organizational learning. Handbook of organizational learning and knowledge, 282.
Betz, F. (2003). Managing technological innovation: competitive advantage from change. John Wiley & Sons.
Bontje, M., & Musterd, S. (2016). Inventive city-regions: Path dependence and creative knowledge strategies. Routledge. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315589725
Boschma, R., Coenen, L., Frenken, K., & Truffer, B. (2017). Towards a theory of regional diversification: combining insights from Evolutionary Economic Geography and Transition Studies. Regional studies. 51(1), 31-45. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2016.1258460
Brady, T., Rush, H., Hobday, M., Davies, A., Probert, D., & Banerjee, S. (1997). Tools for technology management: an academic perspective. Technovation, 17(8), 417-426. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0166-4972(97)00017-5
Brinck, Ingar (1999). Procedures and Strategies: Context-dependence in Creativity. Philosophica 64 (2):33-47. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21825/philosophica.82292
Cheng, S. and Cho, V. (2010). An integrated model of employees’ behavioural intention toward innovative information and communication technologies in travel agencies. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1096348010384598
Christiaans, H., & Venselaar, K. (2005). Creativity in design engineering and the role of knowledge: Modelling the expert. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 15(3), 217-236. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-004-1904-4
Cohendet, P. Parmentier, G. and Simon L. (2017). Managing knowledge, creativity and innovation. In Bathelt, H. Cohendet, P. Henn, S. and Simon L. The Elgar Companion to Innovation and Knowledge Creation, Pages 197-214, Edward Elgar Publishing, DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781782548522.00021 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781782548522.00021
Davenport, T. H., & Prusak, L. (1998). Working knowledge: How organizations manage what they know. Harvard Business Press.
Fagerberg, J., Mowery, D. C., & Nelson, R. R. (Eds.). (2005). The Oxford handbook of innovation. Oxford university press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199286805.001.0001
Faulkner, P., & Runde, J. (2011). The social, the material, and the ontology of non-material technological objects. In European Group for Organizational Studies (EGOS) Colloquium, Gothenburg, Vol. 985, pp. 4-8.
Ford, C. M. (1995). Creativity is a mystery. Creative action in organizations, 12-52. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781452243535.n2
Francis, D., & Bessant, J. (2005). Targeting innovation and implications for capability development. Technovation, 25(3), 171-183. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2004.03.004
Garcia, R., & Calantone, R. (2002). A critical look at technological innovation typology and innovativeness terminology: a literature review. Journal of Product Innovation Management: An international publication of the product development & management association, 19(2), 110-132. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1540-5885.1920110
Gold, A. H., Malhotra, A., & Segars, A. H. (2001). Knowledge management: An organizational capabilities perspective. Journal of management information systems, 18(1), 185-214. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07421222.2001.11045669
Gray, R. (2010). Is accounting for sustainability actually accounting for sustainability… and how would we know? An exploration of narratives of organisations and the planet. Accounting, Organizations and society. 35(1), 47-62. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aos.2009.04.006
Gurbiel, R. (2002). Impact of innovation and technology transfer on economic growth: the central and Eastern Europe experience. Warshaw School of Economics, 162, 1-18.
Gurteen, D. (1998). Knowledge, Creativity and Innovation. Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 5-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/13673279810800744 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/13673279810800744
Hagedoorn, J. (1993). Understanding the rationale of strategic technology partnering: Interorganizational modes of cooperation and sectoral differences. Strategic management journal, 14(5), 371-385. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.4250140505
Henderson, R. M., & Clark, K. B. (1990). Architectural innovation: The reconfiguration of existing product technologies and the failure of established firms. Administrative science quarterly, 9-30. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2307/2393549
Heunks, F. J. (1998). Innovation, creativity and success. Small Business Economics, 10(3), 263-272. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007968217565
Janz, B. D., & Prasarnphanich, P. (2003). Understanding the antecedents of effective knowledge management: The importance of a knowledge-centred culture. Decision Sciences, 34(2), 351-384. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1540-5915.02328
Jun, J. W., & Lee, H. S. (2007). Cultural differences in brand designs and tagline appeals. International Marketing Review.
Koellinger, P. (2008), The relationship between technology, innovation, and firm performance—Empirical evidence from e-business in Europe. Research Policy, 37(8), 1317-1328. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2008.04.024
Lee, K., Rho, S., Kim, S., & Jun, G. J. (2007). Creativity-innovation cycle for organisational exploration and exploitation: lessons from Neowiz-a Korean internet company. Long Range Planning, 40(4-5), 505-523. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lrp.2007.06.009
Lee, S., & Park, Y. (2005). Customization of technology roadmaps according to roadmapping purposes: Overall process and detailed modules. Technological forecasting and social change, 72(5), 567-583. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2004.11.006
Malecki, E. J. (2010). Global knowledge and creativity: new challenges for firms and regions. Regional studies. 44(8), 1033-1052. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400903108676
Martins, E.C. and Terblanche, F. (2003). Building organisational culture that stimulates creativity and innovation. European Journal of Innovation Management, Vol. 6 No. 1, pp. 64-74. https://doi.org/10.1108/14601060310456337 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/14601060310456337
McGivern, M.H. and Tvorik, S.J. (1998). Vision driven organizations: measurement techniques for group classification. Management Decision, Vol. 36 No. 4, pp. 241-64. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/00251749810211045
Melewar, T. C., & Jenkins, E. (2002). Defining the corporate identity construct. Corporate reputation review, 5(1), 76-90.
Melewar, T. C., & Jenkins, E. (2002). Defining the corporate identity construct. Corporate reputation review, 5(1), 76-90. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.crr.1540166
Mogee, M. E. (1993). Educating innovation managers: Strategic issues for business and higher education. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 40(4), 410-417. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/17.257734
Mohtar, L. E., Halim, L., & Sulaiman, S. (2015). Dependence on Creativity Characteristics as Observed during the Implementation of Laboratory Activities. Creative Education, 6(11), 1168. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4236/ce.2015.611115
Moore, G.C. and Benbasat, I. (1991). Development of an instrument to measure the perceptions of adopting an information technology innovation. Information Systems Research. Vol. 2 No. 3, pp. 192-222. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1287/isre.2.3.192
Mosloo, A., Damneh, K. T. M., & Jalilian, N. (2009). Investigate the role of knowledge management in public organizations to improve employees' creativity (Case study: Hospital Sadoughi). Paper presented at Second National Conference of creativity, Engineering and Innovation Management, Iran.
Mumford, M. D., & Gustafson, S. B. (1988). Creativity syndrome: Integration, application, and innovation. Psychological bulletin. 103(1), 27. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.103.1.27
Nielsen, A. P. (2006). Understanding dynamic capabilities through knowledge management. Journal of knowledge management.
Nieminen, J. (2019). Incremental Innovation – The What, Why, and How. Retrieved on 16.4.2021. https://www.viima.com/blog/incremental-innovation
Price, J. L. (2001). Reflections on the determinants of voluntary turnover. International Journal of manpower. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006233
Prusak, L., & Davenport, T. (1998). Working knowledge: how organizations manage what they know.
Rank, J., Pace, V. L., & Frese, M. (2004). Three avenues for future research on creativity, innovation, and initiative. Applied psychology, 53(4), 518-528. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-0597.2004.00185.x
Sternberg, R. J., & Lubart, T. I. (1999). The concept of creativity: Prospects and paradigms. Handbook of creativity, 1, 3-15. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511807916.003
Zhou, J., & Shalley, C. E. (2003). Research on employee creativity: A critical review and directions for future research. Research in personnel and human resources management. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0742-7301(03)22004-1
O'Connor, G. C., & Veryzer, R. W. (2001). The nature of market visioning for technology‐based radical innovation. Journal of Product Innovation Management: An International Publication of the Product Development & Management Association, 18(4), 231-246. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1540-5885.1840231
Park, J. G., & Lee, J. (2014). Knowledge sharing in information systems development projects: Explicating the role of dependence and trust. International Journal of Project Management, 32(1), 153-165. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2013.02.004
Pavitt, K. (1999). Technology, management and systems of innovation. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Plewa, C., Troshani, I., Francis, A., & Rampersad, G. (2012). Technology adoption and performance impact in innovation domains. Industrial Management & Data Systems DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/02635571211232316
Prendergast, C. (2000). The triangle of representation. Columbia University Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7312/pren12090
Rahimnia, F., Moghadasian, M., & Mashreghi, E. (2011). Application of grey theory approach to the evaluation of organizational vision. Grey Systems: Theory and Application. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/20439371111106713
Rogers, E.M. (2003). Diffusion of Innovations, The Free Press, New York, NY.
Sarooghi, H. Libaers, D. and Burkemper, A. (2015). Examining the relationship between creativity and innovation: A meta-analysis of organizational, cultural, and environmental factors, Journal of Business Venturing, Volume 30, Issue 5, Pages 714-731 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2014.12.003
Schilling, M. A. (2002). Technology success and failure in winner-take-all markets: The impact of learning orientation, timing, and network externalities. Academy of Management Journal, 45(2), 387-398. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5465/3069353
Smith, M., Busi, M., Ball, P., and Van der Meer, R. (2008). Factors influencing an organisation's ability to manage innovation: a structured literature review and conceptual model. International Journal of innovation management, Vol 12, Issue 04, Pages 655-676 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S1363919608002138
Sternberg, R. J. (2012). The assessment of creativity: An investment-based approach. Creativity research journal, 24(1), 3-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10400419.2012.652925
Vehar J. (2013). Creativity and Innovation: What Is the Difference?. In: Carayannis E.G. (eds) Encyclopedia of Creativity, Invention, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Springer, New York, NY. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3858-8_10
Weisberg, R. W. (1999). Creativity and knowledge: A challenge to theories. In R. J. Sternberg (Ed.), Handbook of creativity (p. 226–250). Cambridge University Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511807916.014
West, M. A. (2002). Sparkling fountains or stagnant ponds: An integrative model of creativity and innovation implementation in workgroups. Applied psychology, 51(3), 355-387. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1464-0597.00951
Wieneke, S., & Phlypo-Price, K. (2010). The Knowledge Management and Application Domain. Wieneke & Wieneke Inc.
Yli-Renko, H., & Janakiraman, R. (2008). How customer portfolio affects new product development in technology-based entrepreneurial firms. Journal of marketing. 72(5), 131-148. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1509/jmkg.72.5.131
Zhao, Y., Lu, Y. and Wang, X. (2013). Organizational unlearning and organizational relearning: a dynamic process of knowledge management, Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 17 No. 6, pp. 902-912. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-06-2013-0242
ZHONG, W. J., MEI, S. E., & XIE, Y. Y. (2009). Analysis of technological innovation modes for the industry-university-institute coop
Copyright (c) 2021 Waheed Asghar, Rabia Rasheed, Abdul Aziz Khan Niazi
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
CSRC Publishing and JBSEE adhere to Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License. The authors submitting and publishing in JBSEE agree to the copyright policy under creative common license 4.0 (Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International). Under this license, the authors published in JBSEE retain the copyright including publishing rights of their scholarly work and agree to let others remix, tweak, and build upon their work non-commercially. All other authors using the content of SBSEE are required to cite author(s) and publisher in their work. CSRC Publishing and JBSEE follow an Open Access Policy for copyright and licensing.
