senior and middle management levels, to analyze the innovation management processes within their organizations and assess … their impact on innovation and firm performance. It is contended that these processes are dichotomous because of the …

support innovation in organizations. Design/methodology/approach – The research design is based on a four‐year longitudinal … several conclusions about the role of Communities of Practice in supporting organizational innovation. Findings – The main … conclusion drawn from the study is that supporting innovation involves switching between different degrees of managerial …

problematic for large, successful firms “caught in the chains” of ever‐improving what already works. In light of this true dilemma … ideas; ensure top executives “walk the talk” as sponsors and hands‐on leaders; and protect disruptive innovation from being … shot down by existing customers' influence. These findings are accompanied by a conceptual model mapping the main issues in …

extended enterprise (EE). The EE is an emerging business framework, addressing the current challenges related to innovation and … supply‐chain, manufacturing, marketing, innovation, and management with the aim to provide a clear definition of the EE …. Findings – This article identifies the key characteristics of the EE, such as opening the innovation process to external …

Purpose – Chinese S&T parks are one component of the Chinese system of innovation which has emerged over the last 20 …

Purpose – The paper aims to better understand the process of networking by small business with their customers to … cannot assume that all steps in the process of generating an innovation with a customer can be achieved virtually. The stage …

reflection of the LSEV sector's focus on business model rather than technological innovation. Practical implications – The …

Purpose – This article aims to examine the concept of business model innovation and to discuss the design of the key … elements. Based on a detailed case study of Nespresso, it seeks to outline how business model innovation can be implemented …‐depth case study to draw conclusions for a successful implementation of a business model innovation. Findings – A business model …

professionals why they need to connect innovation and value creation in their decision-making processes when dealing with new or … existing products. Design/methodology/approach – Innovation and value creation are interconnected and you cannot have one …, as well as how innovation happens in the technological field and in the cultural field. Findings – Value and innovation …