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Title The Challenges Of Strategic Innovation: Achieving Operational Effectiveness In Developing Countries
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Authors Tegethoff, T; Santa, R; Schluep, I; Morante, DF; Cruz, ML
Title The Challenges Of Strategic Innovation: Achieving Operational Effectiveness In Developing Countries
Year 2021
Published International Journal Of Innovation Management, 25, 03
DOI 10.1142/S1363919621500316
Abstract Organisations are spending substantial resources on implementing product and process innovations. It is, therefore, important to evaluate if the implementation of those innovations substantially improves the effectiveness of business operations, meets the organisation's expectations, and gains a sustainable competitive advantage. Quantitative data from 250 questionnaires were analysed using structural equation modelling. Respondents were selected from several industries in Colombia. Initial findings suggest that strategies have an indirect impact on operational effectiveness through the success of the organisational learning process. However, the organisations investigated lack the appropriate application of linkages and process innovation to achieve operational effectiveness and, therefore, sustainable competitiveness. The paper offers useful insights for organisations when implementing innovation initiatives. It also provides information for Colombian Government institutions on developing mechanisms, economic policy strategies, and business support services for enhancing the economic and commercial viability of Colombian companies in the manufacturing and service sectors. The studied organisations need to redefine the role of linkages and process innovation to complement organisational learning, as all the three dimensions together are required to foster operational effectiveness.
Author Keywords Innovation; strategy; operational effectiveness
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
EID WOS:000648503800011
WoS Category Management
Research Area Business & Economics
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