... environments and the critical role of leadership, organizational culture and collaboration in successful innovation management. Design/methodology/approach The authors used the typology research design and comparative analysis to explore the principles and strategies underlying different innovation...

... combined to innovate the product perception and/or the utility in a use context. Originality/value “Non-technological”, simple products, like food, are underexplored and rarely seen as relevant context to investigate along the strategic and innovation management literature. Nonetheless, positional...

... and partners formally will be considered as instruments supporting open innovation. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Open innovation Innovation management Performance Strategy Manufacturing companies SMEs The literature on strategic management has generated several theories...

.... Findings The study points to the importance of balancing the degree of formalization in the process in order to motivate different individuals and to create learning and innovation outcomes. Research limitations/implications The study contributes to the body of innovation management...