Gkiourka, P; Tutesigensi, A and Moodley, K (2010) A holistic conceptual model for managing innovation. In: Egbu, C (ed.) Proceedings of 26th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2010, Leeds, UK.
Abstract
Research has ranked innovation as one of the key sources of organizational competitiveness for many years now. However, deficiencies still remain in the conceptualization of innovation. This paper presents a new and holistic model of innovation. The conceptual model attempts to move from partially capturing innovation to encapsulating its multidimensionality. It takes into account the fact that innovation can be distributed across many actors, has socioeconomic and political influences, and is affected by practices in each organizational discipline. The model is built on heuristic concepts of systems theory, diffusion theory and strategic management. The model is built to facilitate examination of particular contexts within which innovation can flourish by capturing as many contributing factors as the extant literature suggests using grounded theory techniques. The factors included in the model cover the internal organizational context, the strategic resources, and the wider external environment of the organization. This enriched way of conceptualizing innovation can be used in the facilitation of self-audit activities, helping organizations to recognize suboptimal practice as well as continuous transformation towards effective and efficient innovation. The model can be applied in the construction industry that is considered as the lynchpin of development in achieving wealth and quality of life in every economy.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | holistic approach; innovation |
| Index terms: | heuristic, transformation, audit, strategic resource, grounded theory, quality of life, competitiveness, managing innovation, holistic approach, strategic management, systems theory, construction industry, diffusion theory |
| Subjects: | management, theoretical framing, performance measurement, public and environmental health, economics, industry analysis, market analysis, innovation studies, risk assessment, business, innovation and technology management |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Organizational Design, Research Practice, Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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