A framework for sustainable technological innovation capability: a research and policy direction

PurposeThis study aims to examine the dimensions of technological innovation capability (TIC) and associated factors from the perspectives of sustainability.Design/methodology/approachThe authors have systematically reviewed publications by synthesizing and comparing the findings and arguments from...

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Published inEuropean journal of innovation management Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 851 - 871
Main Authors Dhliwayo, Shepherd, Chebo, Abdella Kosa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bradford Emerald Publishing Limited 26.03.2024
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Subjects
Competition
Competitive advantage
Entrepreneurs
Innovations
Knowledge
R&D
Research & development
Strategic management
Sustainability
Sustainable development
Technology
Competitive advantage
Innovation capability
Performance
Sustainability
Technological
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Summary:PurposeThis study aims to examine the dimensions of technological innovation capability (TIC) and associated factors from the perspectives of sustainability.Design/methodology/approachThe authors have systematically reviewed publications by synthesizing and comparing the findings and arguments from previous studies.FindingsThe study locates a wide-ranging advance of sustainable TIC as a construct by demonstrating the leading dimensions and key factors interrelated to the sustainable TIC. The foremost IC that has been addressed includes process, product, marketing, R&D and knowledge ICs.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should test the extent of the contribution of TIC in intensifying the determining factors toward enhancing performance and sustainability. Besides, the undermined external aspects such as social responsibility and the natural environment should be addressed by future researchers to develop a comprehensive sustainable TIC.Originality/valueThis study reviews the various researches in the subject matter of sustainable TIC to show the developments as well as to provide comprehensive understandings in the subject.
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ISSN:1460-1060
1758-7115
DOI:10.1108/EJIM-02-2022-0085