The Asian Journal of Technology Management (AJTM)
Vol 4, No 2 (2011)

A Systematic Analysis of Innovation Studies: A Proposed Framework on Relatioship Between Innovation Process and Firm's Performance

Zainal Abidin, Suriati Binti (College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia)
Mokhtar, Sany Sanuri Bin (College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia)
Yusoff, Rushami Zien Bin (College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Dec 2011

Abstract

Innovation has been discussed in a broad field. Scholars have defined and discussed innovation in various forms and perspectives. Whether empirical or conceptual, the discussions have delineated innovation in various perspectives such as organizational innovation, newness, innovation management, innovation as interactive model and types of innovation. In fact, due to the competitive environment, innovation is crucial and has become a niche for firm’s performance. This paper aims to provide a systematic analysis and propose framework that emphasizes on investigating the relationship between innovation and firm performance. Based on literature review, this paper proposes six constructs which can be used to examine the innovation implementation at firm level. The constructs are leadership, managerial levers, business processes, innovation process, innovation outcome and firm performance. Keywords: innovation, innovation outcomes, firm performance

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Journal Info

Abbrev

AJTM

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management

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PURPOSE The Asian Journal of Technology management aims to promote interdisciplinary research regarding the special problems and opportunities related to technology management fields in Asia and its effects beyond. It publishes papers by worldwide scholars, practitioners, and those interested in ...