Conceptualizing organizational innovation: The case of the Brazilian software industry

Bermejo, Paulo Henrique de Souza; Tonelli, Adriano Olímpio; Galliers, Robert D.; Oliveira, Tiago; Zambalde, André Luiz

doi:10.1016/j.im.2015.11.004

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“…It is defined as the generation, development and implementation of new ideas for commercial benefits (Park et al , 2004; Zheng et al , 2017). In the context of project-based software firms, innovation is considered as a process of achieving outcomes in software innovations by new organizational structure and new products and services (de Souza Bermejo et al , 2016). New organizational structures refer to new or significantly improved processes (Carlo et al , 2011), revamped organizational processes (Johannessen et al , 2001) and modified marketing strategies (Manu and Sriram, 1996).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Project-based innovation performance includes improvement in the implemented process of projects, optimization of decision-making processes, quality improvement of projects and cost reduction in projects (Zheng et al , 2017). Developing and commercializing innovative software solutions are greatly dependent on human capital, which requires a range of knowledge (Mehta, 2008; de Souza Bermejo et al , 2016). When it comes to KM and innovation through human capital, social capital becomes a relevant theoretical lens to look into (Zheng et al , 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This kind of knowledge leads to project innovation performance. Innovativeness of software projects is one of the key factors to have a competitive advantage in the software market (de Souza Bermejo et al , 2016). Because of the competitive and dynamic nature of the software industry, innovation is key to firm survival.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Knowledge-oriented leadership, knowledge management behaviour and innovation performance in project-based SMEs. The moderating role of goal orientations

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Purpose This study aims to examine the association of knowledge-oriented leadership (KOL), knowledge management (KM) behaviour and innovation performance in project-based small and medium-sized enterprises. It investigates the moderation of goal-orientation in the relationship of KOL with knowledge-acquisition, transfer, documentation and application. Design/methodology/approach Data are collected from 215 employees in 32 small project-based software firms in Pakistan. Partial least square is used to test the hypotheses. Findings KOL is positively associated with KM behaviour and innovation performance. KM mediates the relationship of KOL and innovation performance. Furthermore, goal orientations play a moderating role in the relationship of KOL with knowledge acquisition, transfer and application activities. Originality/value This study extends the literature on knowledge-based dynamic capabilities, by examining the relationship of KOL, KM behaviour and project-based innovation performance. Investigating the moderation of goal-orientation in the relationship of KOL with KM behaviour is also an original contribution.

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Section: Theoretical Framework and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Knowledge-oriented leadership, knowledge management behaviour and innovation performance in project-based SMEs. The moderating role of goal orientations

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“…It is often necessary to adapt the knowledge before it can be distributed and made available throughout the whole firm (Dahiyat, 2015). STORE is positively related to innovation because it helps maintain the integrity of knowledge over time, thus facilitating rapid access to that knowledge in the present and future (Bermejo et al, 2016). A well-structured knowledge storage system allows a firm to simultaneously handle large volumes of knowledge, thus allowing it to come up with faster and more complex responses.…”

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Linking knowledge management processes to innovation

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Purpose This paper aims to analyse the relationship between knowledge management processes and innovation (KM-IN) in Brazilian and Portuguese companies. Design/methodology/approach The tests were performed using a sequential mixed-method approach. Quantitative analysis was conducted using 341 observations from Brazilian and Portuguese companies and partial least squares techniques. Qualitative analysis was conducted using ten interviews and content analysis techniques. Findings Results showed differences between Brazilian and Portuguese companies with respect to the relationship between knowledge sharing process and innovation. Portuguese companies cope with the geographical dispersal of operations and the lack of interpersonal skills by introducing formal knowledge sharing processes. Practical implications Findings demonstrate that the transfer of knowledge processes to foreign countries may demand adjustments according to cultural traits. Specifically, the findings will be of interest to firms intending to expand their activities between Brazil and Portugal. Originality/value Although researchers have investigated the influence of the national context in many countries, country comparisons are still scarce.

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“…The association between turnover and the innovation score of IT companies under study was then evaluated from Spearman's correlation coefficient indicating a moderate correlation, r = 0.348, with significance level p value = 0.048. This result shows that corporate turnover influences innovation in a way that innovation contributes significantly to a company`s financial performance, productivity, and growth [27] In addition, companies investing in research and development have higher growth rates than companies that do not have such investments, moreover investment in innovation is more efficient than capital investment in relation to the company's capital growth [28]; [29] [30] [31]; [32]. Innovation is a differential factor in the growth and profitability of companies, especially when associated with product quality, because when the company includes daily practices such as the search, flexibility, and openness to the new, experimentation, discovery, and radical changes, all of which are associated with the notion of innovation (exploration) and discipline, control, standardization, rigidity, efficiency, incremental change, execution and continuous improvement (exploitation), there is a positive growth in the profitability of the company [33]; [34].…”

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Innovation Measurement in Clusters of Information Technology Companies: Multi-Case Study in a Brazilian It Lpa (Local Production Arrangement)

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This article aims to analyze the innovation scores of IT companies and their respective clusters, resulting in a tool for constructing knowledge about these companies and gaining useful information for comparison purposes, since few studies are focused on innovation in Brazilian IT companies, especially microenterprises. A case study methodology was used in this research, and to measure innovation, the model proposed by Edison, Ali and Tonkar (2013) was used. The target audience was the LPA of information technology companies in southwest Paraná, being composed of 50 companies divided into 3 clusters. The data collection was based on a survey with 43 questions built according to the Likert Scale. As a result of the application of the Kruskall-Wallis test, with 5% significance, it was observed that there is a difference between the innovation scores of each cluster, with Clusters 1 and 3 having higher scores. As for the relationship between innovation and turnover, the Spearman Correlation test, with 5% significance, showed that there is a moderate relationship between innovation scores and company turnover. Measuring innovation, both individually and in clusters, is important in the information technology sector because it allows management to see weaknesses and strengths, and implement improvements and changes that ensure increased competitiveness and permanence in the market.

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Conceptualizing organizational innovation: The case of the Brazilian software industry

Cited by 24 publications

References 107 publications

Knowledge-oriented leadership, knowledge management behaviour and innovation performance in project-based SMEs. The moderating role of goal orientations

Knowledge-oriented leadership, knowledge management behaviour and innovation performance in project-based SMEs. The moderating role of goal orientations

Linking knowledge management processes to innovation

Innovation Measurement in Clusters of Information Technology Companies: Multi-Case Study in a Brazilian It Lpa (Local Production Arrangement)

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