Managing open innovation: the roles of strategic orientation and dynamic capabilities, evidence from Ethiopian SMEs

Bekata, Aklilu Tukela; Kero, Chalchissa Amentie

doi:10.1080/2157930x.2023.2286716

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“…Recent studies like Bekata and Kero (2024) and Ta'Amnha et al ( 2023) have suggested that open innovation cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset within SMEs by promoting collaboration and networking with external partners such as startups, research institutions, and other businesses. Through these partnerships, SMEs can tap into new markets, technologies, and business models that they might not have explored otherwise.…”

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Causes of Failure of Open Innovation Practices in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Almeida

2024

Administrative Sciences

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The adoption of open innovation poses significant challenges that are important to explore. Studies in this field have mainly focused on exploring the causes of the failure of open innovation among large companies. This study addresses this research gap by employing a sample of 297 Portuguese small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to explore, through a quantitative study, whether the dimensions and causes of failure differ between large organizations and SMEs. A total of seven dimensions of causes of failure are considered, including strategy-related, organizational structure, organizational culture, knowledge and intellectual property management, management skill and action, resources, and interfirm collaboration. The findings reveal significant differences in four of these seven dimensions: the main causes of failure are related to the resources and management processes of open innovation in SMEs, while large companies face more challenges in the organizational structure and culture components. This study offers theoretical insights into the gaps in the literature to better understand the challenges facing open innovation. Furthermore, this study offers practical guidelines for SMEs to identify and mitigate these main obstacles, promoting better innovation management practices.

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Causes of Failure of Open Innovation Practices in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Almeida

2024

Administrative Sciences

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Integrating Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Pathway to Competitive Advantage

Rahmonova Dilshoda Mahmudovna

2024

EIT

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The purpose of this article is to investigate the relationship between Innovation and Knowledge management practices in organizations. The impact Innovations can have in sustaining competitive advantage and success in firms. There will also be a discussion on what kind of management strategies are usually used in businesses that enable easy access to Knowledge and results in novel Innovations. Although well-positioned KM is the most appropriate strategic response to resolve the challenges of Innovation, still some firms struggle to implement it successfully into practice. One important reason might be that even though KM is accepted as a very important resource at higher strategic level, in many cases it is not communicated with layers of organization properly. As a result, KM usually operates in isolation or addressed by simple IT solutions. This article discusses academic research articles, reports, and relevant books written by the experts of Innovation and Knowledge management. It concludes with a research gap, discussion and recommendations part.

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Managing open innovation: the roles of strategic orientation and dynamic capabilities, evidence from Ethiopian SMEs

Cited by 2 publications

References 75 publications

Causes of Failure of Open Innovation Practices in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Causes of Failure of Open Innovation Practices in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Integrating Knowledge Management and Innovation: A Pathway to Competitive Advantage

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