Barriers to radical innovation in research institutions in China. Issue 2 (16th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yang, Jianhua; Al-Sayed, Rafif
• Is Part Of: International journal of innovation science. Volume 14:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 247
• Page End: 281
• Publication Date: 2021-09-16
• Subjects: Radical innovation -- Chinese research institutions -- Innovation capacity -- Innovation opportunity -- Barrier to innovation; Creative thinking -- Periodicals; Creative ability -- Periodicals; Creative ability in business -- Periodicals; Creative ability in technology -- Periodicals; Technological innovations -- Periodicals; 153.35
• DOI: 10.1108/IJIS-04-2021-0075
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-2223

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This study aims to develop a better understanding of radical innovation performance and proposes a comprehensive and theoretical model of the barriers impeding radical innovation from the perspective of researchers working in research institutions in China. Both quantitative and qualitative techniques were used to test the hypotheses regarding barriers to radical innovation and the model proposed in this research. Design/methodology/approach: The data was collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with researchers from different research institutions across several cities in China. Next, the data was analyzed by deploying the structural equation modeling technique and calculating the statistical significance of correlations, regression and path coefficients among the latent variables. Findings: The results indicated the major barriers impeding radical innovation in Chinese research institutes. Based on these findings, suggested policies, regulations and business models are put forward that can promote radical innovation in these institutes through increasing research freedom, enhancing organizational flexibility, attracting talented researchers and expanding research collaboration. Originality/value: The research proposes a comprehensive and theoretical model of the barriers impeding radical innovation from the perspective of researchers working in research institutions in China.