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SELF-DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE COMPANIES: BEST PRACTICES ANALYSES

Author(s): Irena Esaulova,Irina Semenova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The concept of the 2S-systems (self-organizing and self-developing systems) describes the enterprise model through five interlinked elements: structure, leadership, motivation, learning, and culture. The authors borrow these elements to build a diagnostic model to analyse the experience of predominant Russian companies, which describe themselves as self-developing organizations. The diagnostic model is based on situational analysis as in a case study. The research demonstrates a bond between the elements of the 2S-system and the self-developing practice of companies. Findings revealed specific aspects of the management system for successful companies, which encourages innovative employee behaviour, focus on the improvement of the company’s effort with leadership as a driving force for organisational development.

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INNOVATION PERFORMANCE OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC AND ITS REGIONAL DISPARITIES

Author(s): Milan Fiľa,Jozef Kučera / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

One of the most important lessons of the past two decades is the key role of innovation in economic development. The accumulation of the innovation capacities plays a central role in the growth dynamics of all successful developing countries. Innovation is the driving force of each economy, economic competitiveness, and an essential component of the knowledge economy, which is based on the production of higher added value. However, the innovation performance and potential differ significantly among the EU regions, as in Slovakia. Using statistical methods, this research article provides insight into the causal relationship to the regional development rate measured in terms of GDP per capita and investments in R&D, to indicate the significant regional disparities in Slovakia in the field of innovation performance..

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING: THE TERMS CREATIVITY AND TVOŘIVOST AND THE COMPRHENSION OF THE TERMS IN A CZECH LANGUAGE ENVIRONMENT

Author(s): Emilie Franková / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The paper first clarifies the understanding of the “international” usage of the term, creativity and the “local” term, tvořivost. It presents the process to exam the significance associated with the terms using a qualitative methodological procedure called mental mapping. Using an analysis of the content of the obtained mental maps it identifies the similarities and differences in the understanding of the terms. The results of the mental map for the term, creativity are compared with the results of the mental map for the term, tvořivost, among others using fictitious mental maps

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PRINCIPLES IN CORPORATE PRACTICE WITHIN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND THE SYSTEMIC SUPPORT OF FURTHER EXPANSION

Author(s): Vilém Kunz,Štěpánka Hronová / Language(s): Czech Publication Year: 0

The topic of sustainable entrepreneurship has received considerable attention worldwide. The importance of issues connected with the wide implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles in the Czech Republic has increased since the country’s accession to the European Union. This paper explores possible ways to implement sustainable business practices in the Czech Republic as well as its further development. Moreover, it includes the identification of key areas of importance to the process of systemic support of sustainable business activities. The article also presents the results of an empirical investigation that maps government support of CSR among selected companies in the Czech Republic.

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METHOD TO ASSESS THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF REGIONS FOR INVESTORS

Author(s): Olga Chkalova,Maksim Tcvetkov,Irina Tcvetkova,Dina Khayrullina / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Commercial network development based on growth strategies requires appropriate methodologies to assess the attractiveness of the location of shopping centres. The aim of this study is to develop and test a methodological approach that permits to comprehensively assess the attractiveness of the region and the options of sites for development. The authors illustrate a complex method to evaluate the location of shopping centres. The study was conducted using the regional market of the city of Nizhny Novgorod. The research elaborates a comprehensive methodology to assess the attractiveness of the region for investment in general and attractiveness available to specific marketplaces.

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AN INSTITUTIONAL APPROACH TO INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL IN OPEN INNOVATION SYSTEMS

Author(s): Svetlana Kudryavtseva,Alexey Shinkevich / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The rapid acceleration of change of existing economic and institutional conditions confronts business entities with new problems. Their resolution requires new ways and approaches that subsequently accelerate innovation and modernization transformation. Thus, innovation policy is a key factor for economic, technological and social development at the national and international levels. For these reasons, there is a demand to develop and implement new methods for the formation of innovative strategies and the management of the innovative process. Open innovations provide a broader base for new ideas and technologies, and have become a strategic tool for the study of new growth opportunities. This article examines the framework of institutional models and their conformity to the transformation of intellectual resources into intellectual capital. The research is based on the economies of Europe and Russia.

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CIVIC EDUCATION FOR THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION - PRACTICE OF TRANSLATING THE INNOVATIONS

Author(s): Varvara Kulkova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The purpose of the study is to generalise the experience to implement the educational programs of NPO leaders, and to identify the socio-economic effects and constraints in their implementation. Experience in the organization and implementation of an educational program for NPO specialists is revealed in the case of practice "Regional Resource Centre of Support of NPO RT" implemented in the city centre of education. The need for a permanent active resource centre to support non-profit organizations in the republic is examined..

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RESTRUCTURING AS A FACTOR OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT

Author(s): Viktor Kuznetsov,Elena V. Romanovskaya / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The article presents vital problems associated with the theoretical-methodological base of research and considers application-oriented aspects of restructuring proprietary technology. It analyses the context wherein the main tool of management appears to be the formation of the reorganization mechanism. The article specifies the definition of an enterprise restructuring based on the analysis of the determinations considered by various authors. This paper reveals the special character of restructuring in that it bears the features of not a simultaneous but a periodical process. Transformation of business can be required at any stage of the enterprise development.

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INNOVATION ACTIVITIES OF SMES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC: POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON THE GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MONITOR PROJECT

Author(s): Martin Lukeš,Martina Jakl / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Innovation activities of new firms and SMEs are important for future growth and economic competitiveness. Therefore, they are subject to government support programs. The paper presents the results of a representative survey of innovative entrepreneurs that was conducted as part of the 2013 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor project in the Czech Republic. Ninety one entrepreneurs were interviewed in regards to their innovation activities and requirements for innovation support. Based on these results, the authors derive specific recommendations for the modification of the current Operational Program Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Competitiveness (OPPIK).

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THE RESEARCH POTENTIAL OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TYUMEN REGION---CURRENT TRENDS’ ANALYSIS

Author(s): Muhabbat Makhmudova,Veronika Evremova,Anna Koroleva / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The key factor of economic growth and competitiveness that strengthens the economic systém is the research and development that permits to create new technologies in the field of production and product sales, innovative goods and services. In conditions at implementation of the innovative scenario of national economic development, the discovery of innovative and research capacity of certain regions, stimulation of innovative activity of business aktivity subjects become actual. The research objective is to determine a growth resource of formation and development efficiency in the innovative sector potential in the Tyumen region. In this article the role of innovative business in the economy as well as the specific character of the innovative enterprises’ management is considered. The authors describe the development indicator dynamics of the research organizations.The key factor of economic growth and competitiveness that strengthens the economic system is the research and development that permits to create new technologies in the field of production and product sales, innovative goods and services. In conditions at implementation of the innovative scenario of national economic development, the discovery of innovative and research capacity of certain regions, stimulation of innovative activity of business activity subjects become actual. The research objective is to determine a growth resource of formation and development efficiency in the innovative sector potential in the Tyumen region. In this article the role of innovative business in the economy as well as the specific character of the innovative enterprises’ management is considered. The authors describe the development indicator dynamics of the research organizations.

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CORPORATE SIZE AND SUCCESS INNOVATION PROJECTS IN CZECH REPUBLIC

Author(s): František Milichovský,Veronika Bumberová / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

This article represents a study examining the structure and properties of enterprises with the focus to the success of innovation projects in the Czech Republic. The reason is that not all innovation efforts are successful in terms of percentage share successfully realized innovations. For many small businesses, unlike large firms, has the character of innovation rather arbitrary and ad hoc process that is not formalized or project driven and therefore they are not predominantly successful. However, the ability to innovate is increasingly viewed as the most important factor in developing and sustaining competitive advantage. With a focus on innovative projects at the micro level of companies, this paper is based on primary research questionnaire survey with a random selection of 527 and total return of 157 respondents. The major analytic procedure comprises methods of correspondence analysis and validation technique based on chi-square nonparametric tests and for transparent representation of the structure of dependence and interpretation is used symmetric correspondence map. This research study contains the results in terms of the share successfully innovation projects companies due to the size and other factors that affect them.

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CSR MODEL FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED CULTURAL ENTERPRISES

Author(s): Jan Mísař,Jitka Srpová / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The aim of this paper is to describe a method to achieve sustainable development for entities that operate in the cultural and creative industries in the Czech Republic. This is accomplished through the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into their business practice. The study reveals that all these entities prioritize creative and non-restrictive approach, therefore, any acceptable method must resemble these conditions. Another important factor is that entrepreneurs from this sector perceive themselves as artists and not as entrepreneurs. Most of these entities experience long term financial issues. To develop a method for CSR implementation, the authors develop a three step program.

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THE SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION IN SELECTED REGIONS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC THROUGH SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Author(s): Zuzana Palová / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Social innovation is crucial for economic and social development, and thus social welfare. The implementation of social innovation still depends largely on public support particularly, in less developed countries. Social enterprises are one type of social innovation. These enterprises play an important role in local development and often create employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or social and cultural disadvantages. Profit is used for further development of the social enterprise. This paper is devoted to the creation of social enterprises through the European Social Fund in selected regions of the Czech Republic. Its aim is to analyse the evolution of unemployment inclined towards social exclusion and to compare this situation with the support of new social enterprises.

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UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP AS A KEY STRATEGY FOR INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH

Author(s): Ekaterina Panarina / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The intensified global competition for factors that drive the competitiveness of entrepreneurial ecosystems forces policymakers to seek new models of economic growth. The current Russian model, based on the exportation of natural resources, has become increasingly obsolete. Today, to achieve growth targets, Russia must move from the redistribution of mineral resources to intensify innovation activity and develop technology-intensive products. Universities and industry are two partners of the entrepreneurial ecosystem that can connect to merge the discovery-driven culture of universities with the innovation-driven environment.

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INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT MODEL OF “LEAN PRODUCTION” CONCEPT IMPLEMENTATION IN ENTERPRISE

Author(s): Viktor Popov,Galina Ostapenko / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The paper is based on a systematic literature review and examines the variety of approaches and different models of the Lean Production/ Manufacturing Concept implementation. Similar to a management philosophy, Lean must be understood and valued at the top managerial level involved in the company`s strategy. Lean principles might be interconnected by a coherent management system. The authors present an Integrated Management Model to implement a Lean Manufacturing System, which is developed on the basis of usage and transformation of known models/ approaches. Organization Development (OD) Model, Systems Intervention Strategy (SIS), Project Management Approach, Resistance to Change Management Approach are among them. The model is recommended for use at the initial stage to implement the Lean Concept within enterprises.

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ORGANIZATIONS’ INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY: FACTORS TO INCREASE AND ENCOURAGE STRATEGY

Author(s): Gulnaz Suzdaleva / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The paper studies the problems to increase organizations’ innovation activity. The results of the theoretical analyses issues of innovation management, as well as the results of an empirical study of 179 companies in the Perm region are presented. The analysis of innovation activity factors and the generation of innovative processes led to the conclusion that the interaction of functional subsystems of organizations’ management levels can be considered as one of the factors to increase innovation activity. Based on this conclusion, the author developed a model for the organizations’ innovative activity and the mechanism of its application in various companies; testing of which is presented in the article.

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OPEN INNOVATION AS A CHALLENGE FOR CZECH PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT SECTOR

Author(s): Miroslav Špaček,Jiří Hájek / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Notwithstanding the fact that Open innovation was introduced as a new concept by Henry Chesbrough as late as in 2003 some companies have already found this concept vital for boosting their further development. In the face of existing paradigm of closed innovation open innovation may offer more flexibility in the utilization of company´s intellectual property, better utilization of company sources and prompt reaction to changes in business environment. Research questions to be raised in the context of open innovation should deal with the depth of involvement of Czech companies in open innovation and the scope within which academic institutions are able to address this topic. Pursuant to aforementioned research questions systematic research to be performed on selected Czech industrial companies and academic institutions is being completed. As far as the outcomes are concerned both industrial companies and academic institutions underrate significance and importance of open innovation for their further development. Problems to be at the bottom of this situation as well as the set of remedial actions to rectify this unfavourable development were presented. The implications of this article should be conducive to both improvement of the perception of open innovation in industrial sector and elaborating curricula for open innovation in academic branch

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INNOVATION AS A FACTOR TO IMPROVE TRADE ORGANIZATION IMAGE

Author(s): Yulya Valeeva,Leysan Burganova / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The paper analyses the factors that affect the formation and improvement of the public image, and the competitive ability of a trade organization, and defines the role of the intensification of innovative activity for its further successful development. The study reveals the interconnection between the public image and its innovation activity. The strategies of practical implementation of innovations in the activities of trade organizations are summarized. Attention is paid to the development of classification of typical innovations in the practice of retail networks in conjunction with the planned economic effect.

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SELECTION OF STRATEGIC ZONES OF MANAGEMENT BY AGRARIAN ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CONDITIONS OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX

Author(s): Gulnara Valeeva,Leisan Khammadeeva / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The article suggests techniques of strategic zones of management selection by agrarian organizations based on the evaluation of the economic zone attractiveness and identification of an organization’s competitive positions in each. This technique enables organizations to opt for such an activity zone in which they can meet market requirements and make innovative strategic decisions to improve the organization’s effectiveness and competitiveness..

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PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT AS A NEW MANAGEMENT TOOL

Author(s): Daniela Vysloužilová,Petr Fiala / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is a management system based on numerous key characteristics. It includes a selection of suitable projects or programs that reflect corporate strategy. The authors introduce an updated view on the evaluation of the project portfolio. The discussed methodology uses approaches of operations research that include the DEMATEL, the ANP method and the linear programming model. These methods include risk assessment, dynamics and multiple criteria. This permits a high degree of flexibility in problem resolution.

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