Factors that Facilitate Innovation in the Conventional Heavy Engineering Industry
Published: 2016
Author(s) Name: Yamini Prakash Sahay & Meenakshi Gupta |
Author(s) Affiliation: Assistant Professor (OB/ HRM area), Indian Institute of Management Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Abstract
This study explores the relationship between components of structure and innovation. Components of structure include hierarchy,
formalization, empowerment, centralization and participative decision making. Innovation is measured by number of innovations and perceived
innovativeness. Results were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative (content analysis) techniques. Significant relationship
was found between hierarchy and innovation. A positive and significant relationship was found between formalization and innovation. A negative and significant relationship was found
between centralization and innovation. A positive and significant relationship was found between participative decision making
and innovation.
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