Growing companies and innovation: the influence of managing knowledge (enhancement, acquisition and infrastructure) on innovativeness

Lewrick, Michael; Omar, Maktoba; Raeside, Robert; Peisl, Thomas

doi:10.1504/ijkms.2010.038168

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“…The positive influence of market orientation to business success has been illustrated in a number of studies, examples of which are Langerak (2001), Kahn (2001), Cano et al (2004), Zhou et al (2005), Gainer and Padanyi (2005), Kara et al (2005) and Hult et al (2005). The relationship between market orientation and innovations has also been demonstrated in empirical studies such as those by Kohli and Jaworsky (1990), Ruekert (1992), Slater and Narver (1994), Atuahene‐Gima (1996), Gatignon and Xuereb (1997), Aldas‐Manzano et al (2005) and Lewrick et al (2008b). Studies in the Pearl River Delta region of China revealed that market orientation has an impact on the learning organisation, which has an impact on organisational innovation (Hongming et al , 2007).…”

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“…Next, continuous alignment and realignment of specific tangible and intangible assets which refers to reconfiguration/transformation are discussed. Capability in knowledge and organisational learning are identified as two important aspects to sustain business success (Lewrick et al , 2008a; Herrmann et al , 2006). Knowledge enhancement and knowledge acquisition have become key elements in the knowledge economy, especially for innovative companies.…”

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Exploration of innovation capabilities of firms in Liaoning and Henan provinces

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Journal of Science and Technology Policy in China

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the innovation capabilities of Chinese enterprises. It is important to understand these innovation capabilities and to find how they might relate to promoting innovativeness.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, data obtained from a survey of enterprises in the Chinese provinces Liaoning and Henan are analysed using multiple regression to ascertain how facets of innovation capabilities might enhance the likelihood of innovation success. Analysis is conducted for innovation defined as incremental, radical and the total of both.FindingsIt is found that focusing on customers tends to reduce innovation for Chinese companies, whilst competitor orientation, knowledge enhancement and management capability are associated with enhanced innovative ability.Research limitations/implicationsThere are many determinants of innovation, notably as skills and attributes of the individual entrepreneur. In this paper the focus is on organisational facets and not on those of the individual. The paper shows the importance of monitoring competitors, as well as managing and enhancing knowledge.Originality/valueThe paper reports the analysis and extent of different capabilities for successful innovation from a unique data set from two provinces in China.

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