Innovative Behavior in Startups: An Empirical Study

Marisa Leal, Carmem Leal and Rui Silva ()
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Marisa Leal: Department of Economy, Sociology and Management, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
Carmem Leal: Department of Economy, Sociology and Management, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
Rui Silva: Department of Economy, Sociology and Management, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal

Administrative Sciences, 2023, vol. 13, issue 12, 1-22

Abstract: Considering the SECI model, which emphasizes a modern conception of knowledge management, the main objective of this study is to understand how the socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization (SECI) dimensions can influence innovative behavior within organizations. The quantitative method was adopted, carrying out a descriptive-correlational study in which 247 individuals participated. For data collection, a questionnaire was used. Their analysis was performed using SPSS software. The results show that of the four dimensions of the SECI model, only three have a positive influence on innovative behavior: externalization, combination, and internalization. This study highlights the importance that the SECI model has in understanding knowledge generated by companies/organizations, in particular, startups. It is possible to state that this model is extremely important to understand innovative behavior in startups, but also issues related to entrepreneurship, thus rendering this study into a guiding reference for companies.

Keywords: innovative behavior; startups; social capital theory; co-incubation theory; SECI model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L M M0 M1 M10 M11 M12 M14 M15 M16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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