Organizational Use of a Framework for Innovation Adoption
Abstract
This research examines organizational theory to gain understanding about the tradeoffs organizations are required to make to adopt innovations. As a framework for identifying gaps in current processes, the eight practices identified by Denning and Dunham's "The Innovator's Way, Essential Practices for Successful Innovation" (2010) are introduced. The eight practices are also provided as a tool to improve communications, focus, and methods for achieving innovation adoption within an organization. This study is focused on the issue of defining the eight practices as a framework for innovation adoption in the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) and on answering the following research question: How does "The Innovator's Way" apply to innovation adoption within the Marine Corps? Chapter II provides information on the empirical study that was conducted, the methodology used, and the metrics used as a result of the interviews that were conducted. Chapter II also provides a clear picture of the findings that came as a result of the interviews with MARCORSYSCOM project managers. Chapter III provides information on how the individual practices and organizational theory result in a methodology for using the eight practices in the Marine Corps. Chapter IV examines how to implement the eight practices in the Marine Corps and identifies some potential breakdowns that could occur as well as some recommendations on how to use the eight practices to achieve success in the adoption of innovation within the Marine Corps. Chapter V provides conclusions from the research as well as limitations, recommendations, and potential for future research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA552302
Entities
People
- Scott A. Voights
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School