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1.	Agogué, Marine, et al. (author) Rethinking the role of intermediaries as an architect of collective exploration and creation of knowledge in open innovation 2013 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196. ; 17:2 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract This paper questions the applicability of traditional notions of intermediary activities, which are usually categorized as either brokering or networking, in cases of high uncertainty regarding technologies, markets or which actors to involve. In the case of collaborative open innovation, especially in circumstances when no single organization is able to take on the challenge alone, the activities traditionally associated with intermediation do not suffice to describe what an intermediary can do to support innovation. This paper presents two cases of intermediaries working with the early phases of traffic safety innovations, and how they have managed to develop their activities beyond solely brokering and networking, but also to take an active role in the process of joint exploration and creation of knowledge. We use a qualitative approach to analyze the two cases in order to provide examples of how rethinking intermediation activities can support open innovation in a collaborative setting. The findings suggest that intermediaries can take on a more active role, which could be described as an architect which designs prerequisites and offers leadership in the process of joint exploration and creation of knowledge.
2.	Baraldi, Enrico (author) User-related Complexity Dimensions of Complex Products and Systems (CoPS) : A Case of Implementing an ERP-system 2009 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 13:1, s. 19-45 Journal article (peer-reviewed)
3.	Berggren, Christian, 1950- (author) Global dreams - local teams : rhetoric and realitites of transnational innovation 2004 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 8:No. 2, s. 115-145 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract This article challenges of transnational innovation and global project teams as imperatives for modern management of innovation. Proceeding from an account of the localised dynamics of a radical technology innovation project in the early 1970s, the article reviews the strategy theorists of the 1990s, who proclaimed the virtues of cross-border innovation processes. Their expectations of international synergies and world-wide learning are confronted with the realities and local harvesting in a transatlantic innovation project at a European multinational. An account follows of a radical innovation project at the firm, which was the scene of the introductory study. Now, 25 years later this industrial technology company had become part of a far-flung multinational, which according to popular management theorists was the model of international innovation. The case account highlights the surprising similarities between the two projects, and the sustained importance of intensive local interaction oand commitment in uncertain innovation projects.
4.	Björkdahl, Joakim, 1975 (author) The phenomenon, causes and effects of integrating icts in manufacturing products 2011 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196. ; 15:2, s. 335-338 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract The rapid and persistent improvement in the performance and cost of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) with respect to their capabilities for capturing, processing, displaying, communicating and storing information provide abundant opportunities. This paper aims to explain the causes and effects of the phenomenon in which manufacturing firms integrate ICTs in their established manufacturing products. The study of this phenomenon is based on structured interviews with executives of 37 large Swedish manufacturing firms. The results show that the phenomenon is wide-spread among manufacturing firms, that the number of products that integrate ICTs is growing relative to firms' total product portfolios, and that the revenues from these products are increasing. Competition is a significant reason why firms integrate ICTs into their goods, but firms also want to reap the rewards of the value provided. Important here is that firms often find it necessary to transform aspects of the way they do business (business model) in order to create a better fit between activities that create value for their customers and activities that produce profits for themselves. They also try to find innovative ways to be rewarded for the value they deliver, mainly based on the provision of services
5.	Brantnell, Anders, et al. (author) The roles of academic inventors in medical innovation processes : Exploring the influence of IPR ownership and IP nature 2020 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 24:5 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract This paper analyses four medical innovation processes originating from Stanford and Uppsala universities with the purpose of understanding how intellectual property rights (IPR) ownership and intellectual property (IP) nature influence the behaviour of academic inventors. We analyse this behaviour through the roles enacted and evaluate the requirements the roles pose by developing a method to assess the requirements of individual roles, which we label as role intensity. We find that both IPR ownership and IP nature can influence the academic inventors’ roles and role intensities. In contrast to assumptions in research and policy, we find that IPR ownership does not influence the roles and role intensities in a remarkable way. We also find support that research and policy should distinguish between patentable and non-patentable inventions in the field of medical invention as these two types of IP nature are associated with different roles and role intensities. These findings contribute to the literature on commercialisation of science and innovation management by demonstrating the importance of IP nature in influencing the roles of inventors. Managerial and policy implications are provided.
6.	Brattström, Anna, et al. (author) Similar, yet different: a comparative analysis of the role of trust in radical and incremental product innovation 2015 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific Publishing. - 1363-9196. ; 19:4 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Trust within teams is a central performance driver in product innovation. In this paper, we examine the antecedents to and performance implications of trust in firms engaged in radical innovation compared to those working towards incremental innovations. Our findings suggest that systematic processes and structures are significantly linked to trust in firms conducting radical innovation, but not so in firms conducting incremental innovation. Our findings also indicate that trust is significantly linked to business performance in radical innovation firms, although we do not find that the link between trust and performance is stronger for radical innovation firms, compared to incremental innovation firms. A central contribution of our study is therefore a better understanding of how trust operates differently in radical innovation firms, compared to incremental innovation firms. Our findings are of interest to research on radical innovation management, as well as to researchers studying the role of trust in a context of product innovation.
7.	Bustamante, Maria (author) Using sustainability-oriented process innovation to shape product markets 2020 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific Publishing. - 1363-9196. ; 24:8 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Traditionally, the innovation literature has viewed product innovation as the key competitive driver for firms in the market. But as demands for sustainability increase and technology is advancing sustainability-oriented innovation across industries, there is an opportunity to reconsider the role of process innovations. This study follows the market development process of a start-up founded on the principle of sustainability-oriented innovation and explores how the process innovation itself is used to shape the external market. This paper considers the relationship between process innovations and external market development through a longitudinal case study of a vertical farm start-up in Stockholm, Sweden. Findings show that through a number of representational practices, process innovation can also serve external objectives and play a role in external market development for firms incorporating the principles of sustainability-oriented innovation.
8.	BÄCKSTRÖM, IZABELLE, et al. (author) Behavioural implications of employee-driven innovation : a critical discourse analysis 2018 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - Singapore : World Scientific. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 22:7 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract This paper examines a digital employee-oriented innovation program at a global IT-firm. It addresses the research question: how is the generation and promotion of employee ideas organised by the management, and what are the behavioural implications in terms of participation of such an organising? Drawing on the literature on inclusive innovation and employee-driven innovation, the authors explore the extent to which ordinary employees are included in innovative processes at work. The critical discourse analysis of written and spoken text exposes inclusiveness concerning the managements’ production and distribution of innovation discourse in the initial phases of the program. However, the analysis simultaneously reveals considerable excluding elements in the ordinary employees’ consumption of this discourse in its latter phases, particularly regarding the parallel discourses “we are all innovators” and “the single winning entrepreneur”.
9.	Bäckström, Izabelle, et al. (author) The inclusive organisation : Management practices of employee-driven innovation (EDI) 2021 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196. ; 25:6 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract The purpose of this study is to explore the inclusive involvement of non-R&D and non-managerial employees’ in processes of innovation. It answers a contemporary call for research to investigate a wider scope of organisations in the quest for understanding the interaction between employees and managers in employee-driven innovation (EDI). Based on a qualitative research study of two global corporations, this paper poses the following research question: How does the EDI approach manifest as a new management practice and thereby influence the interaction between employees and managers? By applying a critical discourse analysis, findings reveal that the production, distribution, and consumption of the EDI discourse are pervaded by a dynamic tension in the power relation between the top-level management and employees. While management enforces the impression that the EDI process is inclusive and engaging, employees remain critical to the contrasting way it is communicated.
10.	Chronéer, Diana, et al. (author) Determinants of an effective product development process : towards a conceptual framework for process industry 2006 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 10:3, s. 237-269 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Organisation and management of the product development process have been an issue in both academia and industry for over three decades. The literature on product development is growing, but Process Industry is often lacking in these discussions. Therefore, this paper focuses on linking the determinants of an effective product development process to Process Industry and the implication this may have on a traditionally very process-oriented industry by nature. Further, the paper organises the burgeoning product development literature into three main determinants: innovation type, technology strategy and organisational aspect. The selection of determinants to the conceptual framework, adjusting for Process Industry origins in previous written research material and our own empirical work of product development in Process Industry, is briefly presented at the beginning of the paper. Our literature review focuses on the product development process and builds the framework of our conceptual model detailing the elements of intra- and inter-firm processes in the product development process of the Process Industry. Our purpose is to give an increased understanding of the changed innovation pattern in Process Industry and its implication on activities concerning organisation and management of the product development process.
11.	Chronéer, Diana (author) Have process industries shifted their centre of gravity during the 90s? 2003 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 7:1, s. 95-129 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Product development is often seen as a main tool for competitiveness in organizations. In process industries, like steel and paper, process and product development are seen as an integrated part. Product development has often been the result of a process development. Heavy investments and costly production give process a priority role in product development. The role of customers and suppliers in development work has increased for process-based companies. This change will have implication on how to organize and manage development in the traditional upstream companies. Therefore, this article presents results that show some of the implications of the changed situation for Swedish process-based companies. The article also emphasizes that there are indications of a shift of traditional upstream companies' centre of gravity due to the changed perspective in development work, towards customer focus.
12.	Dávila, Guillermo Antonio, et al. (author) Knowledge Absorptive Capacity, Innovation, and Firm’s Performance : Insights From the South of Brazil 2018 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 22:2 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract This paper aims to verify the relationships that may exist between knowledge absorptive capacity (ACAP), innovation performance, and organisational performance in Brazilian ﬁrms. A sample of 111 ﬁrms from Southern Brazil was surveyed and PLSSEM was used to test the theoretical hypotheses. The relevance of ACAP for innovation and organisational performance is supported. The research also shows that realised ACAP has more inﬂuence on innovation performance compared with potential ACAP. Some guidelines for furthering ACAP models suitable for developing countries are provided as well. The ﬁndings are a good reference for practitioners as they identify possible actions which can enhance ACAP and thereby contribute to improving innovativeness and performance. This research complements earlier studies which called for the exploration of the role of ACAP on innovation performance and ﬁrm’s competitiveness in developing countries, and it opens new avenues for multidisciplinary research.
13.	Denti, Leif, 1983, et al. (author) Leadership and innovation in organizations: a systematic review of factors that mediate or moderate the relationship 2012 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196. ; 16:3 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract A leader supports teams and individuals as they turn their creative efforts into innovations (leader as facilitator) and manages the organization’s goals and activities aimed at innovation (leader as manager). This review focuses on when and how leadership relates to innovation (i.e., the factors that moderate or mediate the relationship between leadership and innovation). The sample consists of 30 empirical studies in which leadership is treated as the independent variable and innovation as the dependent variable. In addition to reviewing moderating and mediating factors, we identified two factors where the findings are ambiguous. The review proposes three new factors that may mediate or moderate the relationship between leadership and innovation.
14.	Ek, Peter, 1989-, et al. (author) Effects of user community sensing capability in digital product innovation : Evidence from the video game industry 2022 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 26:1 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Digital technology continues to extend the co-creative role of users and user communities as sources of innovation-conducive knowledge. While the potential of user communities in this context is well established, little is known about the capabilities needed to successfully manage the interface with virtual user communities. The paper investigates User Community Sensing (UCS) capability as a measure of firms’ ability to anticipate changes and opportunities for innovation by interfacing with relevant user communities. Based on existing research and data from 173 product innovation projects, the study employs structural equation modelling to test the hypothesised effects of this capability on product innovation performance and product innovation speed. The results indicate that UCS capability affects performance positively and indirectly by increasing knowledge about users but has no significant effect on speed. As well as contributing to the literature on innovation management, the study has a number of implications for practitioners.
15.	Ek, Peter, 1989-, et al. (author) Effects of user community sensing capability in digital product innovation : Evidence from the video game industry 2022 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 26:1 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Digital technology continues to extend the co-creative role of users and user communities as sources of innovation-conducive knowledge. While the potential of user communities in this context is well established, little is known about the capabilities needed to successfully manage the interface with virtual user communities. The paper investigates User Community Sensing (UCS) capability as a measure of firms' ability to anticipate changes and opportunities for innovation by interfacing with relevant user communities. Based on existing research and data from 173 product innovation projects, the study employs structural equation modelling to test the hypothesised effects of this capability on product innovation performance and product innovation speed. The results indicate that UCS capability affects performance positively and indirectly by increasing knowledge about users but has no significant effect on speed. As well as contributing to the literature on innovation management, the study has a number of implications for practitioners.
16.	Ellonen, Hanna-Kaisa, et al. (author) The interplay of dominant logic and dynamic capabilities in innovation activities 2015 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : Imperial College Press. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 19:5, s. 1-15 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Within the strategic management literature, both managerial cognition and dynamic capabilities have been identified as drivers of change and transition in changing business environments. The purpose of this study is to explore the interplay of dominant logic and dynamic capabilities in the magazine publishing industry. We investigated four magazine publishing business units of a large media corporation situated in four different countries, namely Finland, the Netherlands, Hungary and Russia. A total of 40 magazine managers were interviewed. The results imply that dominant logic and dynamic capabilities coevolve in a reciprocal relationship, and the interplay of cognition and capabilities seems to be most visible in the seizing and reconfiguring capabilities. The results of the present study also illustrate that there may be several contradictory dominant logics within a single company. Dynamic capabilities useful to innovation processes are developed in the areas that are pinpointed by the managers as the locus of attention. Industry transition does not automatically change what companies think and do. That requires managerial attention and an active reconceptualization of the business and active development of not only day-to-day operations, but capabilities needed to change the way we work.
17.	Franca, Adalberto, 1979- (author) THE COORDINATION OF COMPLEX PRODUCT SYSTEMS PROJECTS: A CASE STUDY OF AN R&D MULTI-PARTY ALLIANCE 2019 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBL CO PTE LTD. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 23:3 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract In this paper, we address the evolution of coordination between multiple and diverse partners in a complex Ramp;D innovation project. Because common understanding is crucial to help coordination in complex and uncertain contexts, we performed an in-depth case study of a large European project aiming to investigate the interaction between common understanding and coordination mechanisms during the life cycle of a complex product systems (CoPS) multi-party project. We found that coordination mechanisms are combined according to different stages of the project and create common understanding by managing tasks and roles as the project unfolds. Moreover, to cope with high interdependent tasks and many diverse partners, it seems crucial to implement an iterative process where tasks and roles evolve and mature progressively, and problems are identified earlier, leading to a validated and consistent result.
18.	Frattini, Federico, et al. (author) Identifying factors influencing the price of technology licenses: A framework grounded in negotiation research 2019 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific Publishing. - 1363-9196. ; 23:5 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract This paper focusses on the issue of pricing in technology licensing transactions, by developing a framework grounded in negotiation research which identifies the factors affecting the price of a technology license. The different components of the framework are illustrated by using several examples of technology licensing deals from the bio-pharmaceutical industry. The paper contributes to licensing research by shedding light on the mechanisms underlying the formation of price in the market for technologies. It has also interesting practical implications because it helps licensing managers and chief technology officers gain an overarching view on the pricing of technology license, which will hopefully help them in this delicate stage of the licensing process.
19.	Fried, Andrea, et al. (author) Decoupling from Standards - Process Management and Technical Innovation in Software Development Organizations 2013 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 17:4 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract The paper explores process management standards in software development organisations. It centres on the question how organisations manage the compliance with process standards as well as the need for ongoing technical innovation at the same time. It refers to former studies where it was concluded that process management standards tend to crowd out technical innovations in organisations. By reconsidering the coupling approach of Orton and Weick (1990) we show based on four case studies that it does not apply to those organisations which allow innovating activities being loosely coupled or decoupled from the reigning standard script. These organisations sustain their chances for incremental and fundamental technical innovations. Dealing with loosely coupled or decoupled innovating activities implies a dialectical standard management. It means that potentially contradictory and conﬂict-ridden activities like standardised practices and innovating activities are manageable by speciﬁc institutional, temporarily limited and formal/informal solutions. Furthermore, we scrutinise in this paper the decoupling discussion of some parts of the standard management literature. Standard decoupling is often seen as an unfortunate, but necessary solution to cope with external pressure for internal standardisation. In contrast to this, we develop an understanding where standard decoupling is not deﬁned as a set of activities without affecting the ‘technical core’ of an organisation (Brunsson and Jacobsson, 2000b; Meyer and Rowan, 1967). Rather, decoupling is seen as a temporary and locally limited situation of an innovating subsystem within an organisation where it is allowed to detach from reigning standardised practices and to test and develop innovative ideas under less formalised conditions.
20.	Frishammar, Johan, et al. (author) Managing information in new product development : a conceptual review, research propositions and tentative Model 2007 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 11:4, s. 441-467 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Many studies in new product development (NPD) single out the use of information (especially market information) as a key predictor of NPD performance, but knowledge is lacking about what type of information is needed in each phase of the NDP process to enable high NPD performance. Based on a literature review and a pilot case study, this article increases the understanding of managing information in NPD. It is argued that the capability of managing information consists of three components: acquiring, sharing, and using information. By focusing on three different phases of the NPD process, 11 propositions regarding which information, information sources and means of cross-functional integration patterns that are most important to high NPD performance have been derived in each respective phase. In addition, the article also discusses antecedents and consequences of managing information. The article concludes with implications for managers, identifies limitations and proposes an agenda for further research into this area
21.	Giannopoulou, Eleni, et al. (author) Turning Open Innovation into Practice: Open Innovation Research through the Lens of Managers 2011 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196. ; 15:3, s. 505-524 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Despite the fact that Open Innovation (OI) has rapidly become one of the hottest topics in innovation management, comprehensive reviews of the state of the research field and its managerial implications are scarce. This could be one of the reasons why OI still represents a big challenge for innovation managers. This paper, based on a literature review covering the period from 2003 up until June 2009, identifies managerial implications of OI under four major categories: namely organizing for openness, co-creating value, leadership for diversity and intellectual property (IP) management. The contribution of this paper is both practical and theoretical. On the one hand, innovation managers can find useful suggestions for dealing with the challenge of openness in their organization. On the other hand, gaps and omissions in the practical aspects of OI management are identified in order to guide further research on the field. © 2011 Imperial College Press.
22.	Grundström, Christina, et al. (author) Fast-growing SMEs and the Role of Innovation 2012 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : Imperial College Press. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 16:3, s. 1240003-1-1240003-19 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract In a study of 409 Swedish SMEs, the difference between the highest growing, which can be characterized as gazelles, and the lowest growing companies were examined regarding performance change over a four year period and what contributed to the growth from an innovation perspective. It was concluded that, besides growing, the highest growing companies also showed high profitability,increased number of employees, and significantly higher markets shares locally, nationally and internationally than the lowest growing companies. Several traits were found to contribute to this. The highest growing companies had a significantly higher portion of new products as part of the turnover during the four years studied and they perceived themselves as differentiating from their competitors concerning: (1) offering better products, (2) understanding customer needs better, (3) having a higher pace or being more agile, and (4) keeping costs down. They also found it more important to take risks, reinvest any profit, and to focus on growth than the lowest growing companies, and this regardless of industry.
23.	Grundström, Christina, 1965-, et al. (author) View and management of innovativeness upon succession in family-owned SMEs 2011 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 15:3, s. 617-640 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide insights into how the successors of family-owned manufacturing SMEs view and manage innovativeness. Research into company takeovers mainly focuses on large companies and little is known about innovativeness in research on family-owned businesses, often SMEs. This paper presents findings from ten company successions, five of which describe family successions and five external ones. The paper points to that there is little difference in how various types of successor view and manage innovativeness. A successor is chosen with care and this also influences the view and management of innovativeness; other criteria seem to apply in the succession and radical changes can only be introduced if a number of contextual factors are managed properly. The paper also indicates that while financial constraints may limit innovations, a strong financial situation is not an antecedent for innovativeness.
24.	Han, Junghee, et al. (author) Determinants of Financial Rewards from Industry-University Collaboration in South Korea 2016 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 20:7, s. 235-257 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract The external circumstances for universities have been changing rapidly. In order to be competitive, survive and flourish, universities have turned to external sources to generate revenues. The literature refers to this phenomenon as academic capitalism, defined as the involvement of colleges and their faculty in market-like behaviours, which has become a key feature of higher education finances in most countries. As a result, technology transfer, technological commercialisation, and patents via industry–university collaboration represent a source of financial rewards. This paper explores the determinants of financial rewards of universities sourced from academic engagement through industry–university collaboration in South Korea. We have found that technology transfer per employees working at technology licensing offices, participation of engineering faculty, patent approvals, and the number of firms with incubators within universities significantly contributes to university revenues. The following determinants of financial performance are unexpectedly not contributors to revenue: technological commercialisation using technology transfer, distinguished faculty and incentive rules for inventors. In the light of these findings, it appears that an entrepreneurial university program is likely to play a strong role in university finances in Korea.
25.	Hinteregger, Christoph, et al. (author) The impact of openness on innovation in SMEs 2019 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : Imperial College Press. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 23:1 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract The study of modes of open innovation in smaller companies is still in the development phase. This study responds to this situation and, drawing upon a data set from 4,679 Turkish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), explores the influence of inbound open innovation and coupled open innovation on marketing innovation as well as process and organisational innovation in SMEs. Results reveal major differences between small and medium-sized Turkish enterprises with regard to both marketing innovation as well as process and organisational innovation. While inbound open innovation positively influences both, marketing as well as process and organisational innovation, the effects for small-sized enterprises are even higher than for medium-sized ones. Coupled open innovation positively influences both innovation outcomes as well, although the effects for medium-sized enterprises are significantly higher than for smaller ones.
26.	Holzweissig, Kai, et al. (author) Factors affecting organisational acceptance of formal NPD processes 2017 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - London : Imperial College Press. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 21:2 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Formal new product development (NPD) processes have become an important tool in NPD management. However, our understanding of what makes formal NPD process implementation successful in terms of acceptance and performance is still limited. This paper contributes to an improved understanding of factors affecting the acceptance and use of formal NPD processes. Our results show that acceptance of formal NPD processes is determined by several factors, such as ease of use, transparency of discourse, continuous improvement, involvement of NPD actors, and the ability to bridge differences in thinking. Furthermore, that acceptance of formal NPD processes affects NPD performance positively. These results draw on data from a survey posted to employees working for nine large manufacturers of commercial vehicles worldwide. The results should encourage managers to consider and enhance the factors affecting acceptance. This could be done through using new media for publication to increase transparency and perceived ease of use of the NPD process. Further acceptance of the formal NPD process is increased if it mirrors an operative reality and if organisational structures for improvement of the process are implemented and inclusive to employees involved in NPD. © 2017 World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd.
27.	Hyysalo, Sampsa, et al. (author) DIVERSITY and CHANGE of USER DRIVEN INNOVATION MODES in COMPANIES 2016 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196. ; 20:2 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract User driven innovation (UDI) is a popular term in policy and corporate circles. However, it is not clear exactly what UDI means and how such practices are used across the spectrum of companies and over the innovation life cycle. The present study compares 58 UDI showcases in Finnish companies in order to analyse the diversity of UDI practices and their evolution over time. We identify five main modes of UDI and show how the ways of using UDI develop over time in individual companies. In almost half of the examined cases, the dominant mode of UDI changes at least once, and in some cases, up to three changes in dominant mode are observed. We then proceed to identify six qualitatively different ways in which companies' orientation to UDI evolves over time. The study has implications for innovation management and policy: It calls for greater attention to UDI diversity and particularly to the management and support of the continuity of UDI efforts.
28.	Isaksson, Anders, 1965, et al. (author) The influence of initial business models on early business performance – a study of 589 new high-tech firm 2021 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196. ; 25:5 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract The initial business model of start-ups affects the performance and development of new ventures. Therefore, new technology-based firms (NTBFs) must choose a suitable initial business model to survive, perform, and grow. We propose a measurement framework comprising of nine elements described using 16 variables for NTBFs' initial business models. We test our framework by surveying 589 young manufacturing and knowledge-intensive high-tech firms established in 2013 in Sweden, Finland, and France. We identify differences between the business models across countries and measure sales growth during 2014-2016. We find significant differences between high-tech manufacturing firms and high-tech knowledge-intensive firms regarding key partners, activities, and resources, as well as value propositions and the ranking of elements. In the second part of the analysis, we apply correlation and regression tests for the nine elements regarding early business performance (sales growth) for the manufacturing and knowledge-intensive high-tech firms.
29.	Jagstedt, Siri, 1989, et al. (author) Using Platform Strategies in the Development of Integrated Product-Service Solutions 2019 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196. ; 23:4 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Providers of product-service solutions find it challenging to simultaneously manage an increasing need for customised offerings along with internal demands for efficiency. To manage this balance, this paper explores the utilisation of platform strategies in the development of integrated product-service solutions. While platform strategies have been employed for many years in the development of physical products, this paper focuses on platform strategies in the development of solutions that combine both products and services. Based on a case study, we identify different assets that can be shared by these integrated product-service solutions and provide rationales for using platform strategies for solutions. We emphasise the potential of applying platform strategies while acknowledging the need for a holistic perspective on what assets to share among solutions. In particular, we draw attention to knowledge platforms as a basis for development of product-service solutions. The potential from using technology and usage knowledge platforms is highlighted in particular.
30.	Jagstedt, Siri, et al. (author) Using platform strategies in the development of integrated product-service solutions 2019 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 23:04, s. 1950034-1950034 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Providers of product-service solutions find it challenging to simultaneously manage an increasing need for customised offerings along with internal demands for efficiency. To manage this balance, this paper explores the utilisation of platform strategies in the development of integrated product-service solutions. While platform strategies have been employed for many years in the development of physical products, this paper focuses on platform strategies in the development of solutions that combine both products and services. Based on a case study, we identify different assets that can be shared by these integrated product-service solutions and provide rationales for using platform strategies for solutions. We emphasise the potential of applying platform strategies while acknowledging the need for a holistic perspective on what assets to share among solutions. In particular, we draw attention to knowledge platforms as a basis for development of product-service solutions. The potential from using technology and usage knowledge platforms is highlighted in particular.
31.	Johansson, Peter, Associate professor, 1978-, et al. (author) Creating balancing spaces for digital ambidexterity : Identifying divergence and competing demands in healthcare transformation initiatives 2022 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Digital transformation is crucial for the healthcare sector, yet research shows that it also possesses a series of challenges at system-, organisational-, and individual levels, which require balancing. In this study, we adopt paradox theory to understand the balancing practices and requirements for digitalisation in healthcare. Based on gaps in previous research and practice, this paper aims to explore what characterises the different kinds of tensions and organisational paradoxes related to digital transformation. Also, this paper discusses how balancing practices in digital transformation are constrained and enabled. The paper is based on a project run in co-production between researchers at the Mälardalen University and project partners at a healthcare Region in Sweden. In the findings, two kinds of tensions are identified in digital transformation initiatives: Divergence at different organisational levels and competing demands between past, present and future needs. The divergent views are characterised by being latent while the competing demands are characterised by being salient to the organisation. This is followed by a discussion about balancing practices enabling digital ambidexterity and spurring virtuous cycles.
32.	Johnsson, Mikael, Dr, 1972-, et al. (author) Developing a programme for educating managers in systematic innovation practices : a case study 2023 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract In this paper, we explore how an educational programme can be designed to support managers in learning systematic innovation practices, contributing to the Innovation Management community. Using the community of practice (CoP) concept, we developed a programme to educate managers in systematic innovation practices, including systematic innovation work, innovation climate, and the creation of innovation teams. Our contribution builds on prior studies on the CoP construct. Using a case study with a mixed-methods design, we have explored the educational experiences of ten managers and the practical outcome of their organisations’ participation in the programme. Based on mixed data, we conclude that the educational programme “Management Education on Systematic Innovation Practices” (MEoSIP) supports managers’ understanding of systematic innovation practices in theory and in practice. It also contributes to practitioners who can support clients in improving innovation-related abilities. Agencies can develop training programmes using CoP for other educational purposes. Further research is proposed.
33.	Karlsson, Christer, et al. (author) Managing new technology integration : Integrating software in manufactured products 2005 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 9:3, s. 343-370 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Development processes in which software is integrated in hardware products are explored with the aim of finding obstacles to the development process and hypothesizing how they can be dealt with. Empirical data are based on case studies in nine manufacturing companies chosen to have a varied amount of software in their products and experience of technology integration. Results indicate that obstacles in experienced companies concern processes, structures and resources but few culture-related issues. In companies with short experience of software integration in hardware development, cultural aspects were important. Where new technology played a strategic role in the product function, organizational issues such as structures, processes and cultural differences formed obstacles. Where technology only had a supporting role, resource-related obstacles such as lack of competencies were more important. Managerial measures tended to be partly related to the different types of obstacles, partly to the strategic situation of the company.
34.	Lager, Thomas (author) A new conceptual model for the development of process technology in process industry : a point of departure for the transformation of the “process development process” into a formal work process? 2000 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 4:3, s. 319-338 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract In an exploratory survey to R&D managers in different sectors of European Process Industry, the importance and present use of a formal work process for process development has been studied. A new conceptual three-phase model for the "process development process", including the identification of production needs, process development and transfer of results to production, was also tested. The results show that only 44% of the companies in the study presently use a formal work process for process development, but the need for such a process is considered to be high. Good support was given for the new conceptual model as a starting point for further development of a company-specific "process development process".
35.	Lager, Thomas, 1945-, et al. (author) Deployment Of Innovation Methodologies As Supporting Instruments For The Product Innovation Process In The Process Industries 2022 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Previous empirical research on the industrial use and usability of methodologies and tools for product innovation is often based on national samples, and generally focuses on a few select industry sectors and typically lacks a perspective on methodologies as supportive instruments for the product innovation work process. Moreover, even if some studies recognise the problems with low company methodology awareness and use, the underlying causes remain unexplained. In a survey mode of inquiry involving informants in 19 global manufacturing companies in six sectors of the process industries, this study explores use and usability of methodologies in the development of non-assembled products in the process industries. While the findings demonstrate a rather scarce use of innovation methodologies, when they are used case-company informants not only report a high degree of usability but also recommend that all introduced methodologies should be included in an enhanced product innovation work process. The discussion advocates that an overarching strategy for methodology use should be institutionalised by company R&D management, including a "methodology tool-box"of select methodologies, and further facilitated by trained methodology experts as "ambassadors".
36.	Lager, Thomas, 1945-, et al. (author) From conceptualisation to industrialisation-uncovering the intrinsic nature of product development of non-Assembled products 2023 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Using a survey mode of inquiry, involving informants from 19global manufacturing companies in six sectors of the process industries, this study explores the intrinsic nature of product innovation of non-Assembled products. Results show that the characteristics of the "transformation-based"production system in the process industries should not only govern the design of the total product innovation work process and the selection and use of related experimental environment but will also influence the design of the forthcoming production system. It is noted that pilot-planting and full-scale production trials are important instruments not only during the product development phase, but also afterward in solving B2B customers' post-launch production problems. It is concluded that the experimental output from the product development phase of the product innovation work process for non-Assembled products is both a new product design and a new foundation for the production process design.
37.	Lager, Thomas, 1945-, et al. (author) Managing Inter-firm Process Technology Transfer : Success factors and Organizational Perspectives 2021 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 25:2 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Introducing existing, improved or radically new process technology in the process industries is not finished until it is operating well at the firm’s premises; a fact of growing importance in the perspective of digital transformation. However, since it is uncommon for firms in the process industries to develop own process technology, they are dependent on suppliers for the acquisition of new equipment. Relying on the development of an organisational framework, the authors’ industrial experiences, and a literature review, success factors for inter-firm process technology transfer were initially developed. To facilitate the company use, and as an illustrative case, the success factors were afterwards included in a survey to informants in the petrochemical industries. The findings indicate that companies would benefit from the development of an internal guide for inter-firm process technology transfer. The success factors could not only be used as components in such a manual, but also serve as a “check-list” for internal improvement programs for process technology transfer.
38.	Lager, Thomas (author) Multiple progression : a proposed new system for the application of quality function development in the process industry 2005 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 9:3, s. 311-341 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract After a thorough literature review of the present Quality Function Deployment (QFD) methodology and its use in the process industry, it has been concluded that present QFD systems do not address the specific needs of this type of industry. A new QFD system has consequently been developed based on those research findings. The new system has been specially adapted to Process Industry applications and production systems that are often characterised by long chains of customers and suppliers and sometimes by lack of direct contact with end users. The use of the new system is illustrated by a simplified industrial case, and its further application in Process Industry is discussed
39.	Lager, Thomas, 1945-, et al. (author) Open Innovation and Open Production : A case of a technology supplier/user collaboration in the process industries 2015 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 19:2 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract In the process industries, it is rather uncommon for companies to develop new process technology or even to manufacture new process equipment. As a result, they are highly dependent upon various kinds of equipment suppliers in their effort to acquire new process equipment in order to improve their operating performance. Two previously presented theoretical frameworks for collaboration during the innovation and operations stages have been merged for use as a research instrument in a single case study on the collaboration between a mineral producing company and a supplier of technology and equipment. The evidence from this study shows that it is beneficial for collaborating partners to engage in upfront discussions of pros and cons before entering collaborations. Collaboration during the "innovation stage" was determined to be an interesting avenue to follow for both parties. The need for collaboration during the production stage seemed to be most important during the "start-up" and "optimisation and upgrading" phases. The combined frameworks have proven to be a powerful research instrument for studying the selected kind of collaboration.
40.	Lager, Thomas (author) Product and process development intensity in process industry : a conceptual and empirical analysis of the allocation of company resources for the development of process technology 2002 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 6:2, s. 105-130 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract In Process Industry, process development traditionally takes a large part of the company's total development efforts, but has nevertheless not received much attention in academic studies. As a part of a larger research project concerning process development in Process Industry, the allocation of company resources to R&D, and to process development in particular, has been investigated in an exploratory survey to R&D managers in European Process Industry (Mining & Mineral Industry, Food & Beverage Industry, Pulp & Paper Industry, Chemical Industry, Basic Metal Industry, and Other Process Industry). The results show that of the total resources for R&D, 40% was allocated to process development, and over 60% of the companies expected this figure to increase in the future. This figure not only shows the future importance of process development, but also indicates that the importance of product development in this group of companies is at present still rated higher than process development. The results from the study do not fit the most widely used theoretical models, and it is concluded that there is a need for better models with more explanatory power. The new concepts of product and process development intensity are introduced. The product and process development intensities can be looked upon as aggregated measures of individual development efforts by a company, and it is thus argued that they are of overall company strategic importance
41.	Laurell, Christofer, et al. (author) Analysing uber in social media - disruptive technology or institutional disruption? 2016 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 20:5 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Extant literature suggests that market disruptions take place because of two main reasons: technological disruption or institutional change. In view of these two alternative explanations, this paper aims to explore how the recent rise of the collaborative consumption platform Uber is perceived by consumers and whether this platform is primarily regarded as a technological innovation or as an institutional disruption. Drawing from a dataset of more than 6500 user-generated contents in social media, our findings suggest that Uber is not primarily perceived as a technological innovation, but rather as an institutional disruption.
42.	Laurell, Christofer, et al. (author) Disruption and Social Media – Entrant Firms as Institutional Entrepreneurs 2014 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - London : Imperial College Press. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 18:3, s. Art. no. 1440006- Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Technological change often leads to competitive turbulence in established industries. Little is known about how the introduction of social media affects incumbent and entrant firms. This paper explores the impact of social media on the fashion journalism industry. Our findings show that entrant fashion bloggers have toppled incumbent fashion journalists. Through a netnographic analysis of published blog content, we argue that entrants have become dominant by transforming the profession of fashion journalism and in doing so, they have acted as institutional entrepreneurs. We argue that entrants are less bound by established institutional practices and that their ability to redefine the dominant logic of an industry can explain why they have outperformed incumbents.
43.	Lindelöf, Peter (author) Formal institutional contexts as ownership of intellectual property rights and their implications for the organization of commercialization of innovations at universities comparative data from Sweden and the United Kingdom 2011 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 15:5, s. 1069-1092 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract This paper identifies differences in institutional contexts (legislation) between Sweden and the UK and their effects on technology transfer policies. It then proceeds to examine how such activities are organized by universities. Empirical evidence from surveys conducted with technology transfer managers at eight Swedish universities and eleven UK universities gathered in Sweden and the UK during 2004 is analyzed. It is argued that the historical developments of these systems depend on different institutional contexts, which influence the modes of organization. The UK technology transfer system is based on similar legislation to that of the US, with IPRs being granted to the universities. The Swedish system, however, grants IPRs to the individual researchers, though with some new features such as science parks and incubators suggesting a change towards greater agent (university) involvement in encouraging technology transfer. This change indicates a breakthrough for the "entrepreneurial university" in Sweden.
44.	Lundbäck, Magnus, et al. (author) Inter-firm product platform development in the automotive industry 2005 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 9:2, s. 155-181 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract The product platform development process becomes critical and of general interest when different brand name products are developed from inter-firm developed product platforms. The inter-firm platform adds perspectives not considered in previous research. In this article areas related to the inter-firm product platform integration process are described. The study is a longitudinal, deep, explorative study aimed at identifying managerial challenges to inter-firm platform development and how they can be dealt with. Analysis shows that the factory sequence is a critical factor when developing inter-firm platform architecture. Also, making architectural concessions without jeopardising brand uniqueness places new demands on managers involved in the development processes. Further, we found a reciprocal interdependence between technological and managerial factors that created a need for innovative organisational and managerial solutions. Finally, reciprocal interdependences add complementary theoretical knowledge on how to better control and understand areas that hamper inter-firm product development projects from attaining cost-effective solutions and economies of scale.
45.	Luthfa, Sabrina (author) A study of how uncertainty emerges in the uncertainty-embedded innovation process 2019 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : Imperial College Press. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877 .- 2183-0606. ; 7:1, s. 46-79 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract This paper aims to understand about how uncertainty emerges in the innovation process. Since uncertainty is embedded in the innovation process, to understand how uncertainty emerges in the process one needs to understand how innovation process unfolds over time. Since an innovation process involves various resource recombination activities occurring in several phases, to understand how innovation process unfolds one needs understand “how do various resource recombination activities occur over time for the creation of novelty?” This knowledge would enable us to understand the conditions under which vital activities of resource recombination can/cannot be undertaken and coordinated as well as would allow us to understand the underlying decisions made by the innovators for their efficient undertaking and coordination. This paper investigates the innovation process in two companies through performing qualitative study. The innovation processes are analysed in the light of a conceptual model developed based on the Dubois’ (1994) End-product related activity structure model, Håkansson’s (1987) “ARA model” and Goldratt’s (1997) “Critical chain concept”. The findings suggest that uncertainty emerges in the innovation process in a cycle of interaction with resource void, activity void and actors’ limited cognition due to lack of knowledge, undue optimism, and rationally justified reason for disregarding information. Accordingly, a great deal of compromises is made while undertaking the activities.
46.	Löfqvist, Lars, 1973- (author) Product innovation in small companies : managing resource scarcity through financial bootstrapping 2017 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 21:2 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract Researchers have proposed that scarce resources are the main factor hindering product innovation in small companies. However, despite scarce resources, small companies do innovate, so the research question is: How do small companies manage resource scarcity in product innovation? To answer the research question a multiple case study of three small established companies and their product innovation was used, including interviews and observations over a period of five months. The small companies were found to use many different bootstrapping methods in combination within their product innovation. The methods can be classified into three different functional categories: bootstrapping methods for increasing resources, for using existing resources more efficiently, and those for securing a fast payback on resources put into product innovation. Due to their resource scarcity, the studied companies also favoured an innovation strategy only involving new products done with known technology and targeting existing markets. This strategy seems to avoid unsuccessful innovation but at the same time exclude technologically radical innovation.
47.	Löfsten, Hans, 1963 (author) Critical resource dimensions for development of patents - An analysis of 131 new technology-based firms Localised in incubators 2015 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - 1363-9196. ; 19:1, s. Art. no. 1550006- Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract The purpose of this study is to analyse critical resource dimensions for development of patents for these new technology-based firms. The empirical base is 131 new technology-based firms in five high-tech industries: Software/information technology, technology consultants, electronics/electrical, pharmacology and pharmaceutical preparation and mechanics, localised on 16 incubators in Sweden. The incubators in this study are all affiliated to a university. The 131 localised new technology-based firms that answered the questionnaire were rather young (mean 2.76 years) and small (mean 2.07 employees). Five hypotheses were developed from the literature and statistical methods such as factor analysis, correlation and regression analysis were used. The study presents a significant model in several resource dimensions. The study shows that the most important resource dimensions (latent variables) are R&D network, lawyers and patent councils, business competition and university/incubator that will affect development of patents in a positive way.
48.	Magnusson, Thomas, 1970-, et al. (author) Architectural or modular innovation? Managing discontinuous product development in response to challenging environmental performance targets 2003 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - London : Imperial collage press. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 7:1, s. 1-26 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract By adopting challenging targets on environmental performance, pro-active industrial firms may push themselves towards discontinuous product innovation. Such innovation can be understood as being either architectural, i.e. arranging components in new ways, or modular, i.e. introducing new technologies in specific components or subsystems. We argue that these two dimensions of discontinuous change call for some specific managerial responses. Architectural innovation challenges the whole engineering organisation, making it necessary to focus development efforts on technological interfaces, whereas modular innovation has a more isolated effect, making specialisation and co-ordination over organisational boundaries particularly important. Altogether, our analysis highlights the importance of adapting the project organisation to the development task and addressing part-whole relationships when managing innovation in established products and systems, something that becomes increasingly important in the strive towards sustainable development.
49.	Mattsson, J., et al. (author) MOTIVATION FATIGUE AS A THREAT TO INNOVATION : BYPASSING THE PRODUCTIVITY DILEMMA IN R&D BY CYCLIC PRODUCTION 2016 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 20:2 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract What do employees need in order to be innovative? In this paper, we explored how employees with different lengths of tenure within the research and development (R&D) department of a company in the automotive industry answer this question. We found that the needs vary depending on the length of the employee's tenure. New employees view innovation as an organisational work issue and employees with longer tenure seek the support of management in changing the work situation themselves in a way that will enhance innovation. In contrast, employees who have been with the company over 10 years show signs of resignation and blame management for the problems around innovation that they experience. However, one opinion that all groups of different tenures share is that there is not enough time to engage in innovation activities. To address some of these different needs, we suggest viewing productivity as a cycle of two outcomes: product information and knowledge creation. When one is low, the other peaks, and vice versa. This view of dual value creation in R&D is one way to bypass the productivity dilemma.
50.	Mohammad, Eslami, et al. (author) Internal integration in complex collaborative product development projects 2016 In: International Journal of Innovation Management. - : Imperial College Press. - 1363-9196 .- 1757-5877. ; 20:1, s. 1-28 Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract While the importance of internal integration for effective inter-firm collaboration with suppliers is widely acknowledged, it is presently unclear how it is achieved in complex collaborative product development projects. This paper aims to address this gap in extant knowledge by investigating the internal integration approaches and exploring related project management challenges. Specifically, three internal integration approaches are found, namely integration based on multidirectional, frequent interaction; integration based on delimited, problem-solving; and based on unidirectional, information-oriented interaction. The study findings suggest that internal integration approaches are related to the degree of uncertainty in the subsystems of the suppliers, rather than the overall product system. Consequently, in complex product development projects involving many internal functions and several different suppliers, the specific supplier tasks, rather than the overall project structure and aims, determine the mode of internal integration required. This complexity creates important challenges for organisation, and requires flexibility in internal integration approaches.

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