This study examines how crowdsourcing can support innovation in companies. It focuses on the Not Invented Here (NIH) syndrome-a reluctance to adopt external ideas-that varies depending on which organizational boundaries are considered, such as power, competence, and culture. By analyzing how...

Crowdsourcing platforms-such as Vivino-that aggregate the opinions of large numbers of amateur wine reviewers represent a new source of information on the wine market. We assess the validity of aggregated Vivino ratings based on two criteria: correlation with professional critics' ratings and...

This study investigates the capability of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in creating innovative business solutions compared to human crowdsourcing methods. We initiated a crowdsourcing challenge focused on sustainable, circular economy business opportunities. The challenge attracted a...

This study examines the interrelationships between the educational structure of the research and development (R&D) department, open innovation, innovativeness and organisational performance. The main purpose of the article is to help companies establish successful R&D as one of the determinants...

This study examined the personal traits that contribute to the success of corporate science projects in Peru by focusing on the roles of CEOs, scientists, and innovators. Although Peru has seen economic progress in recent decades, integrating scientific research into business strategies requires...

Product innovation is a relevant aspect to consider when transitioning towards a circular economy. However, product innovation encounters several barriers that must be overcome. This article explores how companies exploit open innovation practices to overcome barriers while developing circular...

Technological advancements are forcing firms to innovate quickly to sustain a competitive advantage. However, despite theoretical arguments and empirical findings, the mechanisms that influence the speed of innovation and firms' international performance are surprisingly unexplored in the...

To remain competitive and make effective decisions in increasingly challenging markets, firms must integrate internal and external knowledge by embedding knowledge management strategies and technologies into their operations. This study aims to examine the roles of strategic foresight and...

Open innovation serves as a critical pathway for aligning Sustainable Business Models (SBMs) with the dual imperatives of the sustainable economy and the digital economy. This editorial review synthesizes insights from theoretical frameworks, particularly the Resource-Based View (RBV) and...

The growing importance of micro-enterprises in the business world requires a more thorough study and comprehension of the open innovation (OI) concept in such small environments. Innovation ecosystems (IE), applied to open innovation circles, are fundamental in co-creating value, knowledge,...

This study aims to provide insights to support organizations in building effective strategies for adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and improving project management processes. It focuses on open innovation projects. It employs a comprehensive and systematic literature review (SLR). A total...

This study explores consumer sentiments towards telemedicine and telehealth services using data from various digital platforms. Leveraging Brand24 for real-time data collection and NVivo 14 for in-depth content analysis, the research examines netizen reviews to reveal their perceptions,...

Sustainable product development requires integrating eco- and open innovation. Traditional Design Thinking (DT), while effective for iterative product improvement, often lacks the capability to address environmental considerations comprehensively, necessitating new approaches to balance consumer...

This study examines the association between export promotion programs (EPPs) and export knowledge, commitment, and management perception, examining their relationship with export strategy, competitiveness, and performance, especially for firms in international markets. Using data collected from...

The increasing environmental pressures on businesses have driven a global shift toward sustainability, particularly within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Despite the growing adoption of open innovation and circular economy (CE) practices, a gap remains in understanding how open...

The success of open innovation (OI) partnerships depends on the careful management of diverse relational dynamics, including trust, knowledge-sharing, and problem-solving interactions. This study applies multilayer network analysis to examine the relational dynamics of three distinct OI...

Monetary authorities globally have studied central bank digital currency (CBDC) for wholesale and retail applications since the 1990s. Besides countering private cryptocurrencies' influence, central banks have also explored other benefits of CBDC, such as improving their financial oversight,...

The main purpose of the article is to analyze the inter-organizational cooperation of enterprises for innovation in the Polish economy compared to the rest of Europe. The micro perspective assesses in detail the scope and scale of cooperation of Polish enterprises with selected stakeholders of...

Collaboration between large enterprises and startups is a distinct partnership that drives innovation by combining startups' agility and risk-taking with enterprises' resources and experience. While the literature on partner selection focuses primarily on developed economies, there is limited...

This study examines the dynamic relationship between Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), renewable energy consumption, trade openness, and open innovation in the United States using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) methodology. The analysis covers annual data...

To maintain competitiveness and sustainability, firms must implement a combination of internal and external strategies that enhance their innovation potential. This study identifies absorptive capacity (ACAP) as a strategic antecedent of open innovation (OI) and examines its effect on innovative...

This study examines the impact of regional innovation factors and their dynamic interactions on regional economic growth. Using a 10-year panel dataset from 17 provinces and cities in South Korea, we analyze the data using panel data regression and explore non-linear relationships with the...

This study examines the impact of absorptive capability and self-learning capability on the development of soft skills among generation Z accountants in Thailand within the open innovation era. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 510 accountants with at least one year of work...

Although firms contend with multiple challenges in implementing circular economy (CE) practices, open innovation (OI) can be an effective collaborative strategy for firms to overcome technological and informational barriers and achieve CE objectives. Using data from A-share and Science and...

Purpose - This research aims to investigate the causal relationships among collaborative innovation, R&D human capital, and sustainable innovation. Emphasize the mediating role of R&D human capital in the link between collaborative innovation and sustainable innovation....