Standardization efforts: the relationship between knowledge dimensions, search processes and innovation outcomes
We explore how a standardization effort (i.e., when a firm pursues standards to further innovation) involves different search processes for knowledge and innovation outcomes. Using an inductive case study of Vanke, a leading Chinese property developer, we show how varying degrees of knowledge comple...
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| author | Xie, Zongjie Hall, Jeremy McCarthy, Ian P. Skitmore, Martin Shen, Liyin |
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| description | We explore how a standardization effort (i.e., when a firm pursues standards to further innovation) involves different search processes for knowledge and innovation outcomes. Using an inductive case study of Vanke, a leading Chinese property developer, we show how varying degrees of knowledge complexity and codification combine to produce a typology of four types of search process: active, integrative, decentralized and passive, resulting in four types of innovation outcome: modular, radical, incremental and architectural. We argue that when the standardization effort in a firm involves highly codified knowledge, incremental and architectural innovation outcomes are fostered, while modular and radical innovations are hindered. We discuss how standardization efforts can result in a second-order innovation capability, and conclude by calling for comparative research in other settings to understand how standardization efforts can be suited to different types of search process in different industry contexts. |
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| spelling | nottingham-390862020-05-04T17:29:16Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/39086/ Standardization efforts: the relationship between knowledge dimensions, search processes and innovation outcomes Xie, Zongjie Hall, Jeremy McCarthy, Ian P. Skitmore, Martin Shen, Liyin We explore how a standardization effort (i.e., when a firm pursues standards to further innovation) involves different search processes for knowledge and innovation outcomes. Using an inductive case study of Vanke, a leading Chinese property developer, we show how varying degrees of knowledge complexity and codification combine to produce a typology of four types of search process: active, integrative, decentralized and passive, resulting in four types of innovation outcome: modular, radical, incremental and architectural. We argue that when the standardization effort in a firm involves highly codified knowledge, incremental and architectural innovation outcomes are fostered, while modular and radical innovations are hindered. We discuss how standardization efforts can result in a second-order innovation capability, and conclude by calling for comparative research in other settings to understand how standardization efforts can be suited to different types of search process in different industry contexts. Elservier 2016-02-01 Article PeerReviewed Xie, Zongjie, Hall, Jeremy, McCarthy, Ian P., Skitmore, Martin and Shen, Liyin (2016) Standardization efforts: the relationship between knowledge dimensions, search processes and innovation outcomes. Technovation, 48-49 . pp. 69-78. ISSN 0166-4972 standardization effort; search process; innovation; knowledge; construction industry http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166497215000929 doi:10.1016/j.technovation.2015.12.002 doi:10.1016/j.technovation.2015.12.002 |
| spellingShingle | standardization effort; search process; innovation; knowledge; construction industry Xie, Zongjie Hall, Jeremy McCarthy, Ian P. Skitmore, Martin Shen, Liyin Standardization efforts: the relationship between knowledge dimensions, search processes and innovation outcomes |
| title | Standardization efforts: the relationship between knowledge dimensions, search processes and innovation outcomes |
| title_full | Standardization efforts: the relationship between knowledge dimensions, search processes and innovation outcomes |
| title_fullStr | Standardization efforts: the relationship between knowledge dimensions, search processes and innovation outcomes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Standardization efforts: the relationship between knowledge dimensions, search processes and innovation outcomes |
| title_short | Standardization efforts: the relationship between knowledge dimensions, search processes and innovation outcomes |
| title_sort | standardization efforts: the relationship between knowledge dimensions, search processes and innovation outcomes |
| topic | standardization effort; search process; innovation; knowledge; construction industry |
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