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HOI research | Why Swedish healthcare ignored data on wait times
29 August 2024
A new study published in Information and Organization reveals that Swedish healthcare professionals frequently refrained from using data on patient wait times, which was meant to improve service efficiency. This research highlights the strategic ignorance and lack of engagement with digital technology introduced with the aim of improving organizational learning, explaining why such technology initiatives often fail to accomplish their official aims.
HOI research | MiFID II unbundling did not boost mutual fund investor returns
21 August 2024
New research published in the Journal of Corporate Finance examines the impact of MiFID II's unbundling of research and execution costs on mutual fund investors, finding that investors did not significantly benefit from this regulatory change. This study uses early data from Sweden and highlights that unbundling did not lead to lower costs or improved fund performance for investors.
HOI research | Key scholars outline the future of innovation management research
15 August 2024
The 23 members of the editorial board of the Journal of Product Innovation Management, the most prominent journal on innovation management, have asked themselves: what is the future of innovation management? What new key issues are in front of leaders, and which new questions therefore researchers need to address. The result is an article, just published on JPIM, which outlines five future paths for innovation management research. This article aims to address the complex challenges of global innovation and the need for new frameworks to understand and manage technological and societal shifts.
HOI research | Small business networks boost digital tech adoption
05 August 2024
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are part of business networks are more likely to adopt non-disruptive digital technologies, enhancing their operations and competitiveness. Published in Technological Forecasting & Social Change, this new study highlights how dynamic capabilities within these businesses facilitate this tech adoption.
HOI research | Women entrepreneurs in family businesses in the Gulf break barriers
01 July 2024
A new study explores how women in Bahrain's family businesses overcome barriers and use their agency to drive success. Published in the International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, this research highlights the unique challenges and enablers that support women entrepreneurs in the Gulf States.
HOI research | Socioemotional wealth considerations drive strategic decisions in family businesses
01 July 2024
Family-owned businesses often seek a balance between financial gains and non-financial goals, significantly shaping their strategic choices. This new study, published in Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, refines how we measure these socioemotional factors, revealing their profound impact on family firms.
HOI research | Hidden causes behind fluctuating demand in supply chains
26 June 2024
Why does demand suddenly spike and drop in supply chains? Researchers have identified a range of factors contributing to this, known as the bullwhip effect. Their study, published in Management Research Review, systematically categorizes these causes to help businesses better understand and mitigate the problem.
Roberto Verganti to receive honorary doctorate from the University of Vaasa
26 June 2024
Roberto Verganti, professor and thought leader in leadership and innovation, will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Vaasa during their conferment ceremony in September 2024. Conferment of an honorary doctorate is the highest honor that a university can award. This prestigious recognition underscores Verganti's pioneering contributions to the field of innovation and his impactful collaboration with the academic and business communities.
More than 300 companies through SSE Business Lab – interest in entrepreneurship surging
17 June 2024
With its eleven newly admitted companies, SSE Business Lab is reaching a new milestone: 307 startups have now passed through the incubator. More than one third of these were admitted just in the past four years.
HOI research | Pairs in Innovation: How Collaborative Duos Foster Resilience in Crisis
13 June 2024
What makes some groundbreaking innovations seem to thrive despite setbacks? A recent study reveals the secret: pairs. When two people work closely together, they create a unique environment that helps them overcome obstacles and continue innovating. Published in the European Management Journal, this research shows how resilience is activated in pairs facing innovation crises.