A Technological Innovativeness Measurement Framework: A Case Study of Technology Based Indonesian Companies

Leo  Aldianto; Jann Hidajat  Tjakraatmadja; Dwi  Larso; Ina  Primiana; Grisna  Anggadwita

Leo Aldianto School of Business and Management - ITB
Jann Hidajat Tjakraatmadja School of Business and Management - ITB
Dwi Larso School of Business and Management - ITB
Ina Primiana Universitas Padjadjaran
Grisna Anggadwita Telkom University

Keywords: measurement framework, innovativeness, innovation activities, case study, management of innovation, Indonesia

Abstract

The measurement of innovation has been developed by various previous studies with a specific focus and goal. However, the existing measurement framework still cannot be applied all that easily by companies in Indonesia for assessing, evaluating, and improving their innovations. This study aims to propose a measurement framework using a multiple case study approach. Cases were selected from companies in the pharmaceutical and information and communications technology (ICT) industries because they contribute substantially to the manufacturing sector and both are vital to Indonesia. The results of this study indicate that the measurement model of innovation consists of technological innovation and the management of technological innovation. There are three phases in the technological innovation process which include the initiation phase (conceiving ideas and acquiring information, then transforming it into knowledge), the development phase (validating knowledge and checking its appropriateness), and the diffusion phase (getting users' feedback and Go & scaling up). Meanwhile, the management of technological innovation consists of having a strategy, the necessary resources, and operation. The analytical generalization of this study is still considered to be limited, so further studies are needed to analyze cases in other industrial sectors. In addition, a quantitative study is required to construct a measuring instrument for the variables proposed in this study.

Author Biographies

Leo Aldianto, School of Business and Management - ITB

is a senior lecturer at the School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. He teaches courses in innovation, product development management, corporate entrepreneurship, and new venture creation. He is a researcher who actively publishes articles in leading international and national journals. He received the Award for Excellence 2019 – Highly Commended Paper by Emerald Group Publishing (Journal of Science and Technology Policy). His research interests include management of innovation, corporate innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship

Jann Hidajat Tjakraatmadja, School of Business and Management - ITB

is a senior lecturer at the School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. He teaches courses in innovation, product development management, corporate entrepreneurship, and new venture creation. He is a researcher who actively publishes articles in leading international and national journals. He received the Award for Excellence 2019 – Highly Commended Paper by Emerald Group Publishing (Journal of Science and Technology Policy). His research interests include management of innovation, corporate innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship

Dwi Larso, School of Business and Management - ITB

is a senior lecturer at the School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. He is responsible for courses in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship. He is a researcher who actively publishes articles in leading international and national journals. His research interests include entrepreneurial intention, innovation, entrepreneurship education, and new product development

Ina Primiana, Universitas Padjadjaran

is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Economy and Business, Universitas Padjadjaran Bandung, Indonesia. She is a Professor in supply chain management who is responsible for courses in the areas of operational and supply chain management. She is a researcher who has published more than 100 articles in leading international and national journals. Her research interests in Industry and SME’s.

Grisna Anggadwita, Telkom University

is a senior lecturer at the Business Management of Telecommunications and Informatics Department, School of Economics and Business, Telkom University, Indonesia. She teaches courses in entrepreneurship, small business management, e-commerce and business processes. She is an active researcher who published more than 100 articles in leading international and national journals as well as international proceedings. She received the Award for Excellence 2019 – Highly Commended Paper by Emerald Group Publishing (Journal of Science and Technology Policy). Her research interests include entrepreneurial intention, technology management, women entrepreneurship, business incubator and innovation management.

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