Investigating The Different Dimensions of The Theme Network of Innovation Capacity Model in Iran`s Cement Industrt by Sem
Subject Areas : Promoting and developing a culture of innovation
Mohammad Golshanimanesh
1
,
ali Morovati Sharifabadi
2
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Seyed Haidar Mirfakhradini
3
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Alireza Naser Sadrabadi
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1 - PhD in Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accounting, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
2 - Associate Professor of Industrial Management Department, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accounting, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
3 - Professor, Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accounting, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
4 - Associate Professor of Industrial Management Deparrtment, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accounting, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
Keywords: Innovation Capacity-Iran Cement-Cement-Network of Themes-Structural equation modeling. ,
Abstract :
Innovation plays a crucial role in development and progress in various industries. This research uses the qualitative research method of thematic analysis and the quantitative method of surveying with structural equations in order to investigate the innovation capacity model in Iran's cement production companies with a mixed approach. In the first step, with the help of qualitative research method and thematic analysis research method, the main model was extracted from the data obtained from the semi-structured interview. Finally, the network of themes of innovation capacity in Iran's cement production companies is presented and its dimensions are examined. In this paradigmatic model, idea generation and idea cultivation in the cement industry as causal factors, improvement of management skills, growth and excellence of human resources as foundational factors and two-way communication factors of innovation policy and company strategies, two-way interaction with external organizations, attention to Business trends, monitoring and adaptation to environmental changes as well as alignment and movement according to growth Information technology to the development of information technology are the intervening factors of the model. Also, the two main strategies derived from this model, one is to implement fundamental changes and the other is innovation in the production of ideas, products and services in the cement industry. as a result of proper and integrated investment on these two strategies, we can see functional results and Examples of innovation were in the model
Examining this model showed that the model of innovation capacity of Iranian cement production companies based on confirmatory factor analysis test as well as convergent and divergent validity has acceptable validity and all structures have suitable validity and reliability. The results of this study will help the managers and active experts in cement industry to take advantage of innovation and subsequently improving the processes