I've just started to work on a research project on social innovation activities of SMEs. I'm in the literature review and conceptualisation phase. I have some questions:
What are the best papers/articles/reports on this topic?
What are the best scales to measure social innovation activities of SMEs?
What are the best scales to measure the barriers and enablers of social innovation?
Thanks for your valuable thoughts!
Szabolcs Nagy
It's great that you're conducting research on social innovation activities of SMEs. To help you in the literature review and conceptualization phase, here are some recommendations for papers, scales, and resources related to the topic:
1. Papers/Articles/Reports:
a. "Social Innovation in Small Businesses: An Exploratory Study" by Bouchard, M. J., & Salomon, A. (2016): This article explores social innovation activities in SMEs and provides insights into their motivations and practices.
b. "Social Innovation in Small Firms: The Role of the Intellectual Capital" by Pizzurno, E., & Valentinetti, D. (2019): This paper discusses how intellectual capital can contribute to social innovation in small firms.
c. "Barriers to Social Innovation in SMEs: Evidence from an Italian Sample" by Bianchi, M., & Doneddu, G. (2016): This article identifies and discusses the barriers faced by SMEs in pursuing social innovation initiatives.
d. "Drivers and Barriers of Social Innovation in Swedish Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises" by Pettersson, L., & Törlind, P. (2018): This research explores the drivers and barriers to social innovation in SMEs within the Swedish context.
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e. "The Role of Social Capital in the Adoption of Social Innovation by SMEs" by Nicholls, A., Simon, J., & Gabriel, M. (2015): This paper delves into the role of social capital in facilitating social innovation adoption among SMEs.
2. Scales to Measure Social Innovation Activities:
a. Social Innovation Index:
While not specific to SMEs, you can adapt existing social innovation indices, such as the European Social Innovation Competition's Impact Index, to measure social innovation activities within SMEs.
b. Social Innovation Survey:
Develop a survey with questions related to the dimensions of social innovation you are interested in (e.g., social impact, stakeholder engagement, innovation processes) and use this to collect data from SMEs.
c. Case Studies and Interviews:
In addition to quantitative scales, consider qualitative approaches such as case studies and in-depth interviews to gain a nuanced understanding of social innovation activities in SMEs.
3. Scales to Measure Barriers and Enablers of Social Innovation:
a. Innovation Barriers Scale:
While not specific to social innovation, scales like the Innovation Barriers Scale can be adapted to measure the barriers faced by SMEs in pursuing social innovation.
b. Organizational Culture Assessment:
Use an organizational culture assessment tool to measure the organizational culture and climate related to innovation within SMEs, as this can be a significant enabler or barrier.
c. Stakeholder Engagement Assessment:
Develop a tool to assess SMEs' engagement with various stakeholders, as effective stakeholder engagement is often a critical enabler of social innovation.
Remember to adapt and customize these scales to fit the specific context of SMEs and the dimensions of social innovation you aim to explore. Additionally, consider reaching out to academic advisors or experts in the field for further guidance and recommendations specific to your research project.
Here are some papers and articles that might be helpful for your research on social innovation activities of SMEs:
Article Innovation and business performance determinants of SMEs in ...
It might be helpful to understand the relationship between social innovation and business performance.
Article Innovation practices for survival of small and medium enterp...
It might be helpful to understand the external factors that influence social innovation activities of SMEs.
Article A Scale Development for Innovation Capability Measurement
Although it is not specifically about social innovation, it might be helpful to understand the measurement of innovation capability.
Article A Measurement Scale to Evaluate Sustainable Innovation Perfo...
Although it is not specifically about social innovation activities of SMEs, it might be helpful to understand the measurement of innovation performance.
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/82610005.pdf
It might be helpful to understand the measurement of social innovation activities of SMEs.
you might find some useful information in the papers and articles mentioned above.
Thank you so much for your valuable suggestions and detailed list of references!
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