Types of innovation in low-technology firms of emerging markets: an empirical study in brazilian industry

Autores

  • Paulo Antônio Zawislak Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
  • Aurora Carneiro Zen Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
  • Edi Madalena Fracasso Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
  • Fernanda Maciel Reichert Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
  • Nathália Amarante Pufal Federal University do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS

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innovation, low-technology industry, capabilities

Resumo

Low-technology industry is still commonly regarded as an assistant role in the modern process of innovation and economic change. However, we believe that innovation may happen in all different types of industries and firms, including low-technology firms. The aim of this paper is to analyze the types of innovation in low-tech intensity industries of emerging markets. We conduct an exploratory study in 21 low-tech firms in Brazil. The results suggest that even firms with low technological intensity can be considered innovative, although they presented a different view regarding to changes, innovation and competitive differential. Considering that innovative performance is a result of four capabilities, the operational and transactional capabilities seem to be the most important for low-tech industry.

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Biografia do Autor

  • Paulo Antônio Zawislak, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
    Doctor in Economy - University - Paris VII, France. Associate Professor of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS - Brazil
  • Aurora Carneiro Zen, Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
    Doctor in Administration - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS. Adjunct Professor - Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
  • Edi Madalena Fracasso, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
    Educational Doctor (Ed.D) - Harvard University, USA. Emerita Professor – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
  • Fernanda Maciel Reichert, Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
    Master in Management - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS. Doctoral Student in Management Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
  • Nathália Amarante Pufal, Federal University do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS
    Undergraduate Student of Management - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Scientific Initiation Scholarship Holder, Federal University do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS

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2013-04-03

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Types of innovation in low-technology firms of emerging markets: an empirical study in brazilian industry. (2013). INMR - Innovation & Management Review, 10(1), 212-231. https://www.revistas.usp.br/rai/article/view/79309