Proposição e teste de modelo a partir das relações entre os construtos informação de mercado, mente aberta e inovação radical

Abstract

The strategic direction of a company is currently a recurring theme. Different strategic guidelines govern the activities of companies, regardless of size, activity, or operation segment.. Strategic features are related in this study through a model proposed and tested based on the relations between the constructs Market Information, Open-mindedness, and Radical Innovation as a primary objective of the study. From the revised theory, three hypotheses were formulated and subsequently tested through a constructed model of the relationships between constructs. The research method was based on a quantitative descriptive study using the method of structural equation modeling. Data collection was based on secondary data from a sample of 361 organizations from different sectors, with at least 100 employees, and distributed throughout the national territory. The proposed theoretical framework has achieved good indices of adjustment, indicating confirmation of the tested research hypotheses, and validity of the measuring constructs, using the measurement model. The study results showed a positive and significant influence among the studied relationships. The relationship between Open-Mindedness and Market Information showed that, with a more flexible stance, organizations become more empowered to seek market information. The relationship between Market Information and Radical Innovation revealed market information as important and essential for organizations to innovate radically. Furthermore, the relationship between Open-Mindedness and Radical Innovation showed that, by questioning their beliefs and routines, companies break barriers and paradigms, and thus can innovate radically. Academic and managerial contributions were achieved by the study, as well as limitations and suggestions for future research.