Measuring an organization's innovation climate: a case study from Singapore

Abstract

Purpose

The article aims to discuss the six key factors that were proposed and included in the design of a customized innovation climate questionnaire.

Design/methodology/approach

The implementation case study of an innovation climate survey for a Singapore‐based real estate group is presented. In particular, the design of the questionnaire and selection of key factors to be measured are discussed.

Findings

While not a “rigorous” instrument in the academic sense, the article can guide managers and organization development professionals to better gauge an organization's innovation climate and deepen the understanding of innovation culture.

Originality/value

This article contributes to the existing innovation culture literature by providing a case study and deeper understanding of key factors to be measured in an innovation climate survey. These factors include shared vision, management support, community, individual creativity, implementation and motivators.

Citation

Loon Hoe, S. (2011), "Measuring an organization's innovation climate: a case study from Singapore", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 25 No. 6, pp. 13-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281111173342