Design orientation in new product development and its measurement

Mónica Cantó, Marta Frasquet and Gil-Saura Irene

European Journal of Innovation Management, 2019, vol. 24, issue 1, 131-149

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to define the design orientation construct, proposing a theoretical framework for its analysis and a validated tool for its measurement. Design/methodology/approach - The process of scale development follows the recommendations of DeVellis (1991). After qualitative research with experts, quantitative research was performed on a sample of 209 SMEs in the furniture and lighting sectors. The results, based on the use of the confirmatory factor analysis technique, yielded a measurement scale with solid psychometric properties, thus confirming its reliability and validity. Findings - The resulting scale comprised 19 items grouped into seven dimensions: awareness of the benefits of design, design sensibility, basic design skills, specialized design skills, involving others, design organization and innovation skills. Practical implications - The instrument can be used to quantify the degree of design orientation in a company, thus enabling cross-sectional and longitudinal diagnoses. Originality/value - By operationalizing the design orientation construct, this scale serves as a starting point for future developments in the field of business design and design management.

Keywords: Scale development; Competitive advantage; Design orientation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1108/EJIM-07-2019-0187

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