Technological innovation management: understanding difficulties in an emerging country to enhance manufacturers performance
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
ISSN: 1741-0401
Article publication date: 27 August 2021
Issue publication date: 24 June 2022
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to discuss the difficulties faced by two large Brazilian industrial companies in technological innovation management.
Design/methodology/approach
Initially, a literature review is carried out using meta-synthesis technique to consolidate an expanded and detailed framework that complemented and dialoged with the difficulties presented by Oslo Manual. The difficulties presented in this framework were used as an instrument to conduct two case studies.
Findings
There were several findings, especially the adherence to the structured framework and the identification of short-term management and inflexibility of the regulatory environment as relevant difficulties for both companies.
Originality/value
The understanding of these difficulties can contribute to optimizing manufacturers performance in innovation processes. Although only two companies were analyzed, their magnitude and relevance in the sectors they belong to should be highlighted. The information presented here can greatly contribute to expanding the debates about the management of innovation by companies in emerging countries.
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Acknowledgements
This work was supported by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) under the grants number 307536/2018-1; and 305442/2018-0; and by Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), under the process number 88887.464433/2019-00.
Citation
Matos, L.M., Rampasso, I.S., Quelhas, O.L.G., Leal Filho, W. and Anholon, R. (2022), "Technological innovation management: understanding difficulties in an emerging country to enhance manufacturers performance", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 71 No. 6, pp. 2280-2295. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-02-2021-0074
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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