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Innovation Capability and Its Measurement in Finnish SMEs

In: Practice-Based Innovation: Insights, Applications and Policy Implications

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  • Minna Saunila

    (Lappeenranta University of Technology)

  • Juhani Ukko

    (Lappeenranta University of Technology)

  • Hannu Rantanen

    (Lappeenranta University of Technology)

Abstract

The importance of the development of an organisation’s innovation capability for its success is highlighted in current literature. This study provides a comprehensive description of the status quo of Finnish SMEs regarding the different dimensions of innovation capability, expertise, work wellbeing, and the measurement of issues related to innovation capability. The study also clarifies whether the results of the studied issues differ depending on the size of the organisation, the industry and the organisational position. The most important insight of the study is that the perceptions of executives and employees differ significantly with regard to all the studied aspects. The study suggests that both academics and practitioners should focus on the development of new methods and practices for enhancing innovation capability, and especially the measurement of issues related to it.

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  • Minna Saunila & Juhani Ukko & Hannu Rantanen, 2012. "Innovation Capability and Its Measurement in Finnish SMEs," Springer Books, in: Helinä Melkas & Vesa Harmaakorpi (ed.), Practice-Based Innovation: Insights, Applications and Policy Implications, chapter 0, pages 417-435, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-642-21723-4_21
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-21723-4_21
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    1. Ramon B. Narcizo & Alberto G. Canen & Iara Tammela, 2017. "A conceptual framework to represent the theoretical domain of “innovation capability” in organizations," Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation, Fundacja Upowszechniająca Wiedzę i Naukę "Cognitione", vol. 13(1), pages 147-166.

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