Comparación de la capacidad para innovar de empresas manufactureras y no manufactureras.

Maribel Maya Carrillo; Jesús Tapia; Betzabe Maldonado

doi:10.31637/epsir-2024-563

Authors

Maribel Maya Carrillo Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5795-1593
Jesús Tapia Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6801-851X
Betzabe Maldonado Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5092-3773

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-563

Keywords:

Innovation capacity, product innovation, innovation in processes, manufacturing companies, service companies, organizational dimension, functional dimension, knowledge dimension

Abstract

Introduction: Companies in countries with emerging economies face challenges to remain competitive in a globalized market, affected by limited access to advanced technology, insufficient technical training, and obstacles in integrating innovative processes. The objective is to compare manufacturing companies in the metalworking sector and non-manufacturing companies in the Ecuadorian industry, establishing correlations between innovation capacity and innovation results in products and processes. Methodology: The study, cross-sectional and descriptive, with purposive non-probability sampling, included 88 manufacturing companies and 113 non-manufacturing companies. Data were collected through surveys to managers, evaluating innovation capacity with a Likert scale. For the correlational analysis, the Kendall Tau_b coefficient was used. Results: The results indicate that manufacturing companies have a greater capacity to innovate, especially in incremental improvements in products and processes. Discussion: These companies, better equipped to use internal resources and technical capabilities, reinforce theories on the importance of investment in R&D and technology. More investments in R&D and technical training, as well as public policies to support these areas, are justified. Conclusions: The research confirms that the functional dimension is key to innovative results, providing a framework to measure innovation and establish competitive strategies in the business sector.

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Author Biographies

Maribel Maya Carrillo, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas

Commercial Engineer from the University of the Armed Forces ESPE, Master in Business and Administration MBA, Phd candidate in the Technological Management Programme of the National Polytechnic School in the area of business innovation, she is specialised in Entrepreneurship and Innovation with 20 years of professional experience. Until 2023, she has published 13 indexed scientific articles. She was Director of Entrepreneurship and Institutional Innovation at the University of the Armed Forces ESPE, an innovative business consultant and is part of the RedEmprendesur in Latin America. She is currently a Professor at ESPE in the Department of Economics, Administration and Commerce, developing academic and research activities.

Jesús Tapia, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE

Mathematical Engineer and Master in Applied Statistics, Escuela Politécnica Nacional. He has extensive experience in teaching and research, at university level he has taught at the Central University of Ecuador, Salesian Polytechnic University, University of the Armed Forces (Espe), IAEN, National Polytechnic School and Flacso.
He has an extensive professional background in research and consultancy, with more than 15 years of experience in data analysis, social research and information management. She has collaborated with various national and international organisations, such as IOM, CACES, INEC, Social Observatory of Ecuador, Unfpa, GIZ, UN Women, Ciespal and Flacso.

Betzabe Maldonado, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE

A university lecturer with more than 25 years of experience, she has held positions of leadership and academic management in various educational institutions and control bodies. During her career, she has made significant contributions to the advancement of higher education in Ecuador. She is currently a senior lecturer and researcher at the University of the Armed Forces - ESPE. She holds a Doctorate in Management Sciences (Ph.D) from the National University of La Plata, Argentina, a Master's Degree in Organisational Management from the University of Valparaiso, Chile, and an Engineering Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from the National Polytechnic School, Ecuador. He also holds an International Diploma in Teaching Competences from TEC de Monterrey - Cambridge.

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