A Conceptual Framework of the Factors Influencing Innovation in Public Sector Organizations
Overview
This paper examines a theoretical framework for understanding innovation dynamics in government sector organizations. The authors identify key barriers to public sector innovation, analyze critical leadership behaviors that foster innovation capacity, and explore organizational conditions that support innovative practices.
What this research paper covers
- Introduction and purpose: examining theoretical evidence for understanding innovation in government sector
- Literature review: barriers to organizational innovation including budgets, skills, and change resistance
- Leadership behaviors: self-awareness, coordination, and decisiveness as innovation enablers
- Organizational conditions: psychosocial factors and wellbeing practices affecting innovation capacity
Preview
Moussa, M., McMurray, A., & Muenjohn, N. (2018). A conceptual framework of the factors influencing innovation in public sector organizations. The Journal of Developing Areas, 52(3), 231-240.
Clearly state what the article is about and its purpose
The purpose of the article is to examine the theoretical framework that offers individuals and organizations with theoretical evidence that assist in “understanding the dynamics of innovation in the government sector.”
How the article and/or author(s) support your argument(s)
The authors support the arguments using evidence from literature, illustrating how organizations in the public sector across the world consider novel ideas and innovation important aspects because of the increasingly competitive market.
Most important aspects of the article
The article has three important aspects that form the basis of propositions promoted by the authors. The authors identify the barriers or organizational innovation, understanding the leadership notions, and environments the promote innovation.
Findings and conclusions
Through review of literature, the authors established that the main potential barriers included short-term budgets, lack of problem-solving skills, and change resistance. The authors also found that there are key leadership behaviours that foster self-awareness, coordination, decisiveness, and positively impact the ability to innovate within organization. Finally, the article established that a positive organizational conditions such as psychosocial factors and wellbeing practices also affect the ability of organizations to innovate.