The challenges of innovation capability building: Learning from longitudinal studies of innovation efforts at Renault and Volvo Cars
Journal article, 2014

This paper describes two initiatives to develop the capabilities for innovation in two automotive firms, focusing on the efforts of individuals in their two missions: to manage an innovation portfolio and to systematically build capabilities for innovation. The research is based on longitudinal studies of two European car manufacturers and makes several contributions. First, it contributes to innovation capability theory by addressing the efforts undertaken by managers to develop the capabilities for innovation, underlining the need for political astuteness and a learning perspective. Second, it shows the challenges involved in large mature firms and the need for explicit management support.

Author

Sofia Börjesson

Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Innovation and R&D Management

Maria Elmquist

Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Innovation and R&D Management

S. Hooge

Mines ParisTech

Journal of Engineering and Technology Management - JET-M

0923-4748 (ISSN) 16084799 (eISSN)

Vol. 31 1 120-140

Subject Categories

Other Mechanical Engineering

Driving Forces

Innovation and entrepreneurship

DOI

10.1016/j.jengtecman.2013.11.005

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