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24. The driving forces of process eco-innovation and its impact on performance : insights from SloveniaJana Hojnik, Mitja Ruzzier, 2016, original scientific article Abstract: This study endeavors to explore the driving forces of process eco-innovation and its effect on company performance by adopting an integrative appr oach. We focus on process eco-innovation, which per tains to technological and non-technological solutions th at result in a reduction of material and energy cos ts for companies. In this regard, the study sheds light on the drivers and outcomes of process eco-innovation adoption, using data collected from 223 Slovenian companies. The results reveal that certain determinants (i.e., competitive pressure, customer demand, managerial e nvironmental concern, command-and-control instrumen t, and economic incentive instrument) are conducive to the deployment of process eco-innovation. Empirica l evidence reveals competitive pressure as the most i nfluential driving force of process eco-innovation, followed by managerial environmental concern and customer de mand. Effectiveness in spurring process eco-innovat ion is also found to be a command-and-control instrument a nd an economic incentive instrument, while expected benefits do not spur process eco-innovation. Pertai ning to the outcomes of process eco-innovation adop tion, we can conclude that it pays to be eco; process eco-in novation is worthwhile in terms of company profitab ility, growth, and competitive benefits. These findings su ggest several courses of action for both policy mak ers and companies. Hence, we conclude by providing implicat ions for both.
Keywords: process eco-innovation, drivers, company performance, profitability, growth, competitive benefits
Published in RUP: 08.08.2016; Views: 3624; Downloads: 165
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25. What drives eco-innovation? : A review of an emerging literatureJana Hojnik, Mitja Ruzzier, 2016, original scientific article Abstract: tThis paper provides an overview of the emerging literature on the drivers of eco-innovation.Its main contribution lies in separating the drivers associated with the phases of develop-ment and diffusion and in identifying particular drivers based on different eco-innovationtypes. We find that research in this area primarily adopts the resource-based and institu-tional theories as its theoretical foundations and that the prevailing effects identified arethose of regulations and market pull factors. Moreover, product eco-innovation, processeco-innovation, organizational eco-innovation, and environmental R&D investments seemto be driven by common drivers, such as regulations, market pull factors, EMS, and cost sav-ings, as well as to be positively associated with company size. The majority of the studiesin our literature review employ a quantitative research methodology and focus on the dif-fusion stage of eco-innovation. We end with providing a synthesis of drivers of companies%eco-innovation and directions for future research.
Keywords: eco-innovation, environmental innovation, innovation drivers, R&D, adoption, diffusion
Published in RUP: 08.08.2016; Views: 5079; Downloads: 163
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26. R&D and education resources in innovation processes : evidence from Slovenia and the Visegrad GroupMitja Ruzzier, Tanja Kosi, Doris Gomezelj Omerzel, 2016, original scientific article Abstract: This article provides a cross-country analysis of the efficiency and effectiveness of innovation processes in the European Union countries, with a focus on Slovenia and the four countries of the Visegrad Group (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland). By examining relationships between different composite innovation indicators, our study reveals patterns in the input-output-outcome relationships at different stages of the innovation process and highlights country-specific bottlenecks and possible efficiency gains in the use of R&D and education resources. Benchmarking the effectiveness and efficiency of innovation systems and processes across selected countries is valuable for different target groups, to whom we offer insights into the R&D environment, barriers to technology transfer and possible improvements in innovation policies.
Keywords: R&D, education, innovation, efficiency, European Union, effectiveness
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29. Global entrepreneurial orientation, inward internationalization, and business survivalMitja Ruzzier, Matej Rus, Evan J. Douglas, 2015, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: globalna podjetniška usmerjenost, vhodna internacionalizacija, poslovno preživetje, global entrepreneurial orientation, entrepreneurial orientation, internationalization, born global, business survival
Published in RUP: 14.10.2015; Views: 2531; Downloads: 70
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30. What drives eco-innovations in SloveniaJana Hojnik, Mitja Ruzzier, Boštjan Antončič, Matej Rus, 2015, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: produktne eko-inovacije, procesne eko-inovacije, organizacijske eko-inovacije, določljivke, Slovenija, product eco-innovation, process eco-innovation, organizational eco-innovation, determinants, Slovenia
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