Abstract
The present study aims to validate the current best-practice model of implementation effectiveness in small and mid-size businesses. Data from 135 organizations largely confirm the original model across various types of innovation. In addition, we extended this work by highlighting the importance of human resources in implementation effectiveness and the consequences of innovation effectiveness on future adoption attitudes. We found that the availability of skilled employees was positively related to implementation effectiveness. Furthermore, organizations that perceived a high level of benefits from implemented innovations were likely to have a positive attitude towards future innovation adoption. The implications of our improvements to the original model of implementation effectiveness are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Promoting Innovation In New Ventures And Small- And Medium-sized Enterprises |
| Subtitle of host publication | Series on Technology Management |
| Editors | Joe Tidd |
| Publisher | World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd |
| Chapter | 8 |
| Pages | 179-201 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781786343482 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Sept 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 by World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd.
Keywords
- implementation
- innovation effectiveness
- Innovation management
- SMEs
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
- General Business,Management and Accounting