Governance structures and innovation in the Irish Software Industry

  • Carol A. Fitzgerald
  • , Patrick C. Flood
  • , Philip O'Regan
  • , Nagarajan Ramamoorthy

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Abstract

In the present study we develop and test a causal model of the influence of organizational governance mechanisms on firm innovation. We hypothesize that firm incentive provisions and self-regulation behaviors affect the creative capabilities of firms. Further, we hypothesize that creative capabilities affect the social climate for innovation and consequently, climate for innovation should affect new product innovation. We also hypothesize that firms' investments in human capital should positively influence self-regulation behaviors. Using a sample of forty-five software firms in Ireland, we find support for most of our hypotheses. Implications for managerial practices and research are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)36-44
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of High Technology Management Research
Volume19
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • Creative capabilities
  • Firm incentive provisions
  • Governance mechanisms
  • Human capital
  • Innovation
  • Self regulation

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