varying degrees of task uncertainty at differing stages on an innovation continuum, from basic fundamental research to scale … innovation teamwork, primarily using structured interviews, observation and a limited number of surveys. The analysis was based … various stages on the innovation continuum. Findings The study identified different technical and social coordination …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the possible impediments to radical innovation created by the pursuit … for radical innovation. Findings – Identifies a number of mechanisms, beyond the existing literature, through which the … quality culture of Japanese hi‐tech firms can inhibit innovation. Particular attention is paid to the risk averse culture that …

Purpose – This paper seeks to focus on the role of virtual communities as a means to boost tourist product innovation … innovation paradigm in order to analyze its impact on tourism firm management. Design/methodology/approach – First, previous work … in tourist innovation and the role of lead users as a source of learning are examined. Then, virtual communities and …

Development Process (NPDP). Originality/value – A major concern for companies during an innovation process is to discover users … the innovation process.  …

show‐cases system thinking and new innovation tools and techniques as an excellent systemic change intervention.  …

can also stimulate organizational innovation in the fundamental area of value creation.  …

distinct achievable results: continuous improvement and innovation. The findings of the study support all the hypotheses and … and NF profile focus on innovation in the organization. Practical implications The results of this study emphasize the … importance of knowing the appropriate MPSS to TQM focus. The results will help leaders in continuous improvement and innovation …