Unraveling the Determinants and Consequences of an Innovation-Supportive Organizational Culture

Gaylen N. Chandler, Chalon Keller and Douglas W. Lyon

Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 2000, vol. 25, issue 1, 59-76

Abstract: The current research identifies constructs that are supportive of an innovative culture in small to medium-sized enterprises. A sample of 429 employees in 23 small to medium-sized manufacturing firms was used to identify constructs associated with an innovative culture. Supervisory support and reward system support are both positively related to an innovative culture. Perceived work overload is negatively related. Companies with cultures supportive of innovation tend to be smaller, have fewer formalized human resource practices, and less munificent resources. There is no direct relationship between an innovative culture and firm performance; however, when the competitive environment is changing rapidly firm earnings are enhanced by an innovative culture.

Date: 2000
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DOI: 10.1177/104225870002500106

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