Journal article
The role of generational cohorts: comparing approaches to innovation using internal networks
International Journal of Innovation Management, Vol.18(4)
2014
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Abstract
<p>This paper uses a range of theories to compare the use of internal networks for seeking the next innovative idea by two countries experiencing different examined the effect of variation in macroeconomic conditions to determine motivational differences between SME owners/managers in Australia and Italy. The paper used interviews from SME owner/managers from Italy and Australia. The findings confirm a small generational cohort impact across the two countries in affecting how SMEs owner/managers perceive information from their employees. However, the strongest predictor of whether information from employees was perceived as a potential innovation is the norms of the SME owner/manager, irrespective of the country.<br /><br /></p>
Details
- Title
- The role of generational cohorts: comparing approaches to innovation using internal networks
- Creators
- Rodd Farr-Wharton - University of Sunshine CoastBen Farr-Wharton - Southern Cross Business SchoolYvonne O Brunetto - Southern Cross UniversityFerruccio Bresolin - Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Innovation Management, Vol.18(4)
- Identifiers
- 1987; 991012821406602368
- Academic Unit
- Management; School of Business and Tourism; Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
- Resource Type
- Journal article