Purpose

This study aims to delve into the relationship between open innovation and organizational effectiveness, expanding upon previous research that primarily focused on the impact of open innovation on firm performance.

Design/methodology/approach

Based on data collected from top- and middle-level managers across diverse sectors in India, the authors examined the intricate dynamics of open innovation and its effects on organizational effectiveness. The authors took two approaches to examine the data; using structural equation modeling and using the fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) approach.

Findings

This empirical evidence underscores the potential advantages of adopting open innovation practices within organizations. The contribution extends to both theoretical and practical domains.

Research limitations/implications

Theoretically, this research enriches the literature on open innovation and organizational effectiveness by providing empirical substantiation for their interconnection.

Practical implications

From a practical perspective, the findings offer actionable insights for practitioners and organizational leaders, suggesting that embracing open innovation can significantly enhance organizational effectiveness, ultimately fostering improved performance and competitiveness. The findings also have implications for external stakeholders aiming to engage with innovation-driven organizations for purposes of commercialization and knowledge exchange.

Originality/value

This study advocates for incorporating inbound and outbound open innovation practices within strategic decision-making processes to achieve organizational effectiveness.

中文翻译：

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协作创新和组织有效性的知识交流：来自印度企业的见解

 目的

本研究旨在深入研究开放式创新与组织有效性之间的关系，扩展了先前主要关注开放式创新对企业绩效影响的研究。

设计/方法论/途径

根据从印度不同行业的高层和中层管理人员收集的数据，作者研究了开放式创新的复杂动态及其对组织有效性的影响。作者采用了两种方法来检查数据；使用结构方程建模并使用模糊集定性比较分析（fsQCA）方法。

 发现

这一经验证据强调了在组织内采用开放式创新实践的潜在优势。该贡献延伸到理论和实践领域。

研究局限性/影响

从理论上讲，这项研究通过为开放式创新和组织有效性之间的相互联系提供实证证实，丰富了有关开放式创新和组织有效性的文献。

 实际意义

从实践的角度来看，研究结果为从业者和组织领导者提供了可行的见解，表明采用开放式创新可以显着提高组织效率，最终促进绩效和竞争力的提高。研究结果还对旨在与创新驱动型组织合作以实现商业化和知识交流的外部利益相关者产生影响。

 原创性/价值

本研究主张将入站和出站开放式创新实践纳入战略决策过程，以实现组织有效性。