Understanding the drivers of innovation in an organization: a literature review

Autor: Aradhana Gandhi, Mugdha Vinod Dani
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: International Journal of Innovation Science. 14:476-505
ISSN: 1757-2223
DOI: 10.1108/ijis-10-2020-0201
Popis: PurposeInnovation is an engine that drives the organization and allows it to outcompete in the economic environment. This paper aims to analyze scientific publications between 1980 and January 2021 concerning innovation indicators at organizational and individual levels. The study identifies 11 unique indicators to evaluate innovation, thus enhancing existing knowledge in the domain.Design/methodology/approachA total of 175 randomly selected journal articles were systematically analyzed.FindingsWhile innovation has received significant attention in the commercial sector, the focus on the construct in academic research has remained relatively narrow. The analysis offers a comprehensive view of innovation drivers at an organizational and individual level.Research limitations/implicationsThe literature review offers a deeper understanding of the indicators of innovation impacting organizational performance.Originality/valueThe analysis and methodology discussed aim to assist managers, researchers and policymakers in comprehending the various innovation indicators; such understanding may enhance individual and organizational efficiency.
Databáze: OpenAIRE