Coop innovation framework: An artifact for innovation in Brazilian cooperatives. Issue 2 (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Forgiarini, Deivid Ilecki; Garcia, Alexandre; Alves, Cinara Neumann; Cassanego, Paulo
• Is Part Of: Journal of co-operative organization and management. Volume 10:Issue 2(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: Innovation Management -- Cooperativism -- Innovation in cooperatives; Cooperative societies -- Management -- Periodicals; Cooperative societies -- Periodicals; Cooperative Behavior -- Periodicals; Cooperative societies; Cooperative societies -- Management; Periodicals; 658.04705
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jcom.2022.100185
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-297X

Abstract

Structure Abstract: Purpose: The objective of this paper is to propose a framework on innovation management specific to cooperatives. Theoretical framework: The Coop Innovation Framework was built, a synergistic system based on the culture of cooperation and cooperativism. Design/methodology/approach: This paper used Design Science Research in a Brazilian cooperative to develop a framework. Findings: Some points of the framework of commercial companies were removed and others specific to cooperatives introduced. Research, practical & social implications: 1. Theoretical implications: Begins the study of innovation in cooperatives, considering cooperativism as a theoretical basis, to consider the peculiarities of cooperatives in their form and organizational objective. 2. Practical Implications: The paper aims to provide the cooperative manager with a method of managing innovation in cooperatives, freeing them from using methods of market companies. 3. Social Implications: It can contribute to the perennity of the cooperative and thus contribute to the development of the region. Originality/value: It contributes to the development of innovation management studies specifically in cooperatives. Highlights: Innovation is the current challenge of cooperatives. This article presents a specific method for cooperatives valuing their uniqueness. Cooperatives, based on cooperativism, can exploit this differential