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Innovation Management of Organizations in the Digital Age
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Innovation Management of Organizations in the Digital Age

A special issue of Administrative Sciences (ISSN 2076-3387).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 19901

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Abdolrasoul Habibipour

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Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden
Interests: information systems; participatory design; living labs; innovation management; digital transformation
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Dr. Evdokimos I. Konstantinidis

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1. European Network of Living Labs-ENoLL, 61210 Brussels, Belgium
2. Lab of Medical Physics and Digital Innovation, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 541 24, Greece
Interests: digitalization; co-creation; living labs; ICT for active aging
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Dr. Aya Rizk

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Department of Management and Engineering, Linköping University, 58183 Linköping, Sweden
Interests: information systems; innovation management; digitalization; data science

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Today, innovation management of organizations in many ways has been affected by both digitalization and digital transformation. This, in turn, creates both challenges and opportunities for the organizations regarding the management of their innovation processes in the digital age (Appio et al., 2021). Even though digital transformation in organizations has been attracting tremendous attention in practice within the past few years, further research still needs to be undertaken to better understand how innovation processes in organizations should be managed, particularly in the digital age (Ivančić et al., 2019; Nambisan et al., 2017).

In this Special Issue, we are seeking submissions that outline and discuss both challenges and opportunities that digital transformation creates for innovation management of organizations, from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Relevant topics might include but are not limited to:

  • Theorizing innovation management of organizations in the digital era;
  • Stakeholder engagement in digital innovation management;
  • Open innovation and digital transformation;
  • Barriers of organizational innovation management in the digital age;
  • The effects of digital transformation on business model innovation;
  • New approaches of innovation management to facilitate digital transformation, such as living labs;
  • The impact of digital technology on early-stage innovations (i.e., prototyping);
  • Digitalization and automation value in the public sector;
  • Innovation management within federated networks.

We look forward to receiving your submissions for this Special Issue to address these topics and more.

  • Appio, F. P., Frattini, F., Petruzzelli, A. M., & Neirotti, P. (2021). Digital transformation and innovation management: A synthesis of existing research and an agenda for future studies. Journal of Product Innovation Management, 38(1), 4-20.
  • Ivančić, L., Vukšić, V. B., & Spremić, M. (2019). Mastering the digital transformation process: Business practices and lessons learned. Technology Innovation Management Review, 9(2).
  • Nambisan, S., Lyytinen, K., Majchrzak, A., & Song, M. (2017). Digital Innovation Management: Reinventing innovation management research in a digital world. MIS quarterly, 41(1).

Dr. Abdolrasoul Habibipour
Dr. Evdokimos I. Konstantinidis
Dr. Aya Rizk
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • innovation management 
  • digital transformation 
  • digitalization 
  • organization 
  • open innovation 
  • stakeholder engagement

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An Analysis of Critical Factors Affecting the Success of Open Innovation Strategies in High-Tech Firms: The Case of South Korea
by Minkyu Song and Boyoung Kim
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(11), 274; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14110274 - 22 Oct 2024
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High-tech firms face constant innovation and challenges due to a rapidly changing tech environment. Open innovation strategies are an important solution for fostering rapid and efficient innovation by leveraging external capabilities. This study explores the critical factors that influence open innovation strategies in [...] Read more.
High-tech firms face constant innovation and challenges due to a rapidly changing tech environment. Open innovation strategies are an important solution for fostering rapid and efficient innovation by leveraging external capabilities. This study explores the critical factors that influence open innovation strategies in high-tech companies, assessing their importance and providing key insights for promoting these strategies. Through a comprehensive literature review and expert interviews, 16 key factors impacting open innovation were identified. A hierarchical research model was developed using the ser-M (subject, environment, resource, mechanism) framework, focusing on subject, environment, resource, and mechanism for a corporate strategy analysis. A survey and an AHP analysis were conducted with 30 participants, comprising engineers and open innovation experts, all with over a decade of experience in the field within Korean high-tech companies. The analysis focused on four critical elements: subject, environment, resource, and mechanism; subject emerged as the most critical factor for successfully implementing open innovation strategies. Specifically, the will of chief executives, the direction of decision-making, and technological environment changes were found to be significant contributors. The consensus between engineers and experts confirms that while environmental and resource factors are vital, strong leadership and effective decision-making are paramount for successful open innovation in high-tech companies. Full article
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Citizens’ Perception of Digital Public Services: A Case Study among Romanian Citizens
by Mirona Ana Maria Popescu, Andreea Barbu, Georgiana Moiceanu, Iustina-Cristina Costea-Marcu, Gheorghe Militaru and Petronela Cristina Simion
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(10), 259; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14100259 - 14 Oct 2024
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Digital transformation has become a topic of interest since public institutions digitalize their processes to improve efficiency, while citizens wish to solve their issues through online platforms. Even if this topic is a priority, the Digital Economy and Society Index reveals that digital [...] Read more.
Digital transformation has become a topic of interest since public institutions digitalize their processes to improve efficiency, while citizens wish to solve their issues through online platforms. Even if this topic is a priority, the Digital Economy and Society Index reveals that digital public services from UE are under 30% development and implementation. This paper presents the current research made on digital public services and the perspective of Romanian citizens on the adoption of these platforms. The authors conduct bibliometric research to highlight the current progress and concerns. Furthermore, a quantitative analysis is made to determine the perception of Romanian citizens on digital public services and the factors that influence their decision to use them instead of traditional methods. According to the bibliometric analysis, 23 countries showed a raised interest for digital public services after 2020, which was a crucial moment that pushed digitalization among public institutions. Although Romanian citizens are aware of the benefits brought by digital public services, they encounter issues in terms of lack of information and technical support, knowledge, data security, and the complexity of these platforms. Therefore, the government should implement an integrated approach that considers cultural values as well as reliable and accessible digital solutions. Full article
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Prototyping for Digital Innovation: Investigating the Impact of Digital Technology on Prototyping Elements
by Johan Wenngren and Aya Rizk
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 142; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14070142 - 5 Jul 2024
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Prototyping is an important part of any development activity since it supports communication and knowledge creation among the members of the developing organization. Although prototyping is well established in the development of physical products, less is known about its use and effect on [...] Read more.
Prototyping is an important part of any development activity since it supports communication and knowledge creation among the members of the developing organization. Although prototyping is well established in the development of physical products, less is known about its use and effect on digital service innovation and development. Since digital technologies today are embedded in almost every level of an organization, from its processes to its offerings, it can be argued that it is crucial for an organization to be able to handle not only digital aspects of prototyping, but also physical and digital aspects simultaneously. This study addresses this need by exploring the impact of digital technology on prototyping, answering the research question “How does digital technology affect the different elements of prototyping?” By taking a comprehensive view on prototypes, implications for development are analyzed and developed based on the complex nature and ontology of digital technology. The result encompasses a set of nine different propositions for digital prototyping which contributes to both academia and the work of practitioners. Full article
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Developing Dimensions and Indicators to Measure Decentralization in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
by Hyejin Park, Ivan Ureta and Boyoung Kim
Adm. Sci. 2023, 13(11), 241; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci13110241 - 8 Nov 2023
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Decentralization holds a significant role in the context of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), with its nature being not a fixed value but a comparative spectrum. Prior research investigating the measurement of decentralization in nations’ governance system provides a foundation for our current study. [...] Read more.
Decentralization holds a significant role in the context of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), with its nature being not a fixed value but a comparative spectrum. Prior research investigating the measurement of decentralization in nations’ governance system provides a foundation for our current study. This research aims to integrate these insights to define dimensions and indicators, tailored explicitly for assessing decentralization levels within DAOs. Then, the article undertakes an examination of the suitability of traditional decentralization measurement approaches within the unique DAO context, employing confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) as our analytical tool based on a total of 44 DAOs. Hence, the results suggest that DAOs have three dimensions for measuring decentralization, ‘political decentralization as a participatory engagement’, ‘economic decentralization as a resource distribution’, and ‘administrative decentralization as the self-governing execution of decisions’. By substantiating the applicability of established decentralization measurement frameworks within the unique context of DAOs, the findings not only enhance the understanding of this emergent governance paradigm but also provide DAO practitioners, policymakers, and researchers with invaluable insights. Full article
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Toward Digital Transformation and Business Model Innovation: The Nexus between Leadership, Organizational Agility, and Knowledge Transfer
by Muhieddine Ramadan, Najib Bou Zakhem, Hala Baydoun, Amira Daouk, Samia Youssef, Abir El Fawal, Jean Elia and Ahmad Ashaal
Adm. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 185; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci13080185 - 10 Aug 2023
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The post-pandemic age has heightened the importance of digitalizing organizational practices and fostering innovation for SMEs to ensure resilient business operations in a volatile work environment. This research paper examines the impact of digital transformation leadership on the digitalization of business practices and [...] Read more.
The post-pandemic age has heightened the importance of digitalizing organizational practices and fostering innovation for SMEs to ensure resilient business operations in a volatile work environment. This research paper examines the impact of digital transformation leadership on the digitalization of business practices and the development of innovative business models while considering the roles of organizational agility and knowledge transfer. A survey of 270 employees from SMEs in Lebanon was conducted using the convenience sampling technique. Data analysis was performed quantitatively through Partial Least Squares—Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal that adopting digital transformation leadership fosters organizational agility, enabling effective digital transformation and business model innovation with a robust knowledge transfer system. This study contributes to the fields of digital transformation and innovation, and offers practical insights for SME managers navigating uncertainties and market volatility in the post-pandemic period. Full article
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