Highlighted Research

This page contains select academic articles authored by House of Innovation researchers, either alone or in cooperation with researchers from other institutions. Click on an article to read a brief summary about it.

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2024

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HOI research | How AI is changing the future of research

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way research is conducted, from generating new ideas to drafting papers. A new study published in the Journal of Management Inquiry explores the...

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HOI research | “Letting go” of old ideas can lead to more innovative visions

According to a new study published in the Journal of Business Research, letting go of initial ideas is essential for creating innovative product visions. Researchers studied 26 top management teams to...

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HOI research | Using platform thinking to revolutionize innovation management

A new study explores how platform thinking and collaborative inquiry can address common challenges in innovation management, creating a dynamic, co-creative research environment. Published in the...

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HOI research | Why Swedish healthcare ignored data on wait times

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...

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HOI research | MiFID II unbundling did not boost mutual fund investor returns

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...

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HOI research | Key scholars outline the future of innovation management research

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...

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HOI research | Small business networks boost digital tech adoption

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...

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HOI research | Women entrepreneurs in family businesses in the Gulf break barriers

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...

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HOI research | Socioemotional wealth considerations drive strategic decisions in family businesses

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...

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HOI research | Hidden causes behind fluctuating demand in supply chains

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...

HOI research | Pairs in Innovation: How Collaborative Duos Foster Resilience in Crisis

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...

HOI research | Open innovation's potential for science explored

Open Innovation (OI) principles are being applied to enhance scientific research, showing both the potential benefits and limitations. An internationally co-authored essay, published in Innovation:...

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HOI research | How dialogue shapes strategy implementation

Engaging in dialogue can significantly shape how new strategies are implemented within organizations. A study published in the Journal of Knowledge Management explores the different ways conversations...

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HOI research | Synthesis in innovation helps teams converge on strategic visions

A collaborative process based on synthesis helps teams align on new strategic visions, enhancing idea integration and emotional engagement. Published in Innovation: Organization & Management, the...

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HOI research | Holistic approach to AI in radiology to overcome implementation hurdles

Can a comprehensive strategy make AI work in radiology? A new study in Insights into Imaging shows how addressing technology, workflow, and organization challenges can lead to successful AI...

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HOI research | Leagile supply chains boost sustainable business performance, study finds

How can companies balance efficiency and flexibility while maintaining sustainability? A new study explores the integration of lean and agile supply chain strategies to enhance sustainable performance...

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HOI research | Boards of social hybrid organizations face hurdles in measuring social impact

A recent study reveals that boards of social hybrid organizations encounter significant challenges in implementing social impact measurements. Published in The British Accounting Review, this research...

HOI research | DAOs: How skin in the game transforms decentralized finance

As cryptocurrency has risen in prominence as an alternative currency, so have decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) risen as an alternative form of organizing enabled by technology. A new...

HOI research | Systemic crises change how investors evaluate acquisitions

Published in the Journal of Management Studies, this study reveals how systemic crises, like the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-09, fundamentally alter the cognitive frameworks (or 'recipes')...

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HOI research | Repositioning entrepreneurship: embracing the biosphere and exploring the in-between

In their study, Dodd, Anderson, and Jack argue for a profound repositioning of entrepreneurship research, advocating for a focus beyond economic measures to include social and environmental...

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HOI research | Healthcare platforms need new strategies for success

New research published in the MIT Sloan Management Review suggests health care platforms need unique strategies, distinct from those of traditional digital platforms, to thrive. This study underscores...

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HOI research | Activists and social entrepreneurs: shaping consumer culture for sustainability transitions

New research examines how change-makers create a protective space for sustainability transitions within the market for alternatives to animal products. Published in Business Strategy and the...

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HOI research | Family business reveals disclosure strategies during financial crisis

A new study published in The British Accounting Review has uncovered how family businesses strategically shape disclosure practices during times of financial distress. The research provides a rare...

New report | Wind power significantly impacts electricity prices in Sweden

A recent report by Rickard Sandberg, Head of the Center for Data Analytics, investigates the effects of wind and temperature on electricity prices across Sweden, revealing that wind conditions...

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HOI research | Online shopping favors environmental labels, in-store promotes social labels

Service firms aiming for sustainability can benefit by aligning their marketing strategies with consumer motives across different shopping channels. A new study reveals that online shoppers select...

2023

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HOI research | Close interactions in small teams boost innovation sensemaking

Intimate professional interactions at work (that is interactions conducted in small teams with high level of trust) enhance employees' understanding and engagement with innovation. Published in...

HOI research | Social and moral psychology of COVID-19 across 69 countries

How did people around the world respond to public health guidelines during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic? A study published in Scientific Data explores this by analyzing data from over...

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HOI research | How digital healthcare platforms gain acceptance in traditional sectors

New research reveals the complex process by which digital healthcare platforms gain legitimacy and acceptance in highly regulated sectors like healthcare. The study, published in Technovation,...

HOI research | Older adults use digital healthcare platforms differently than younger people

New research reveals that older adults use digital healthcare platforms (DHPs) in unique ways compared to younger individuals, highlighting significant behavioral differences. Published in the IEEE...

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HOI research | When business model innovation creates value for firms: the role of national institutions

A comprehensive meta-analysis based on 147 studies across 27 countries examines how national institutions shape how much value firms derive from Business Model Innovation (BMI). Findings show that BMI...

HOI research | Agile manufacturing enhances sustainable business performance through transformational capabilities

A study exploring the interplay between agile manufacturing and sustainable business performance reveals that internal learning and reconfiguration capabilities are crucial mediators. These...

HOI research | Discovering organizational fortitude in the face of adversity - a study of a family firm

A new study, recently published in the Journal of Management, reveals the remarkable ability of family firms to not just survive but thrive through multiple adversities. By focusing on a century-old...

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HOI research | Navigating the digital health landscape: a comparative study of health app policies across nine countries

The rapid proliferation of digital health applications presents a unique challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. This article explores a recent academic study that compares the national policy...

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HOI research | Subcontracted labor boosts project profit margins

In today’s fast-paced business environment, staffing projects with a blend of subcontracted and permanent workers has become increasingly common across various industries such as engineering and...

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HOI research | Overcoming the Cold-Start Problem: the key to successful AI strategies

In the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a significant challenge that organizations face is the "cold-start problem" in nascent AI strategies. This issue, central to the...

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HOI research | Pioneering revenue models for digital servitization: a comprehensive framework for value capture

In the era of digital transformation, manufacturing companies are shifting their business models from traditional product sales to advanced service contracts, a process known as "digital...

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HOI research | Mastering the digital age: the unique resources of family-owned Mittelstand firms

Family-owned Mittelstand firms, often seen as the backbone of global economic growth, face a unique set of challenges and opportunities in the digital age. Recent research investigates how these firms...

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HOI research | Unlocking AI's true potential in the real business world

While artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone in the strategies of leading technology companies, a new global survey sheds light on its implementation in "ordinary firms" – the primary...

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HOI research | Navigating the digital transformation: the ambidexterity challenge in law firms

In an era of rapid digitalization, established law firms are grappling with the challenge of embracing new technologies while maintaining their traditional practices. This article explores a recent...

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HOI research | Bridging the digital divide: overcoming barriers to digital health platforms for the elderly

As the world becomes increasingly digital, the elderly often find themselves left behind, struggling to navigate the complexities of digital health platforms. This article explores a recent study that...

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HOI research | Data sustainability: navigating the future of data governance across generations

In the era of big data, the concept of data sustainability is emerging as a critical aspect of data governance. This article explores a recent academic paper that delves into the concept of data...

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HOI research | Unleashing innovation: a new taxonomy of competition-based approaches for policymakers

In an era where innovation is the key to economic growth and societal advancement, understanding how policymakers can stimulate this process is crucial. New research presents a comprehensive taxonomy...

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HOI research | Blinded by the person? Unveiling the truth about biases in idea evaluation

In the world of innovation, the evaluation of ideas is often influenced by the identity of the proposer. A recent study, however, challenges this notion, revealing that biases in idea evaluation may...

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HOI research | Closing the gender gap: how simple interventions can influence salary negotiations

Recent research explores gender disparities in salary negotiations, revealing that simple interventions can influence intended salary requests of both men and women. This research provides both...

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HOI research | Navigating uncertainty: how senior IS managers control information systems projects

In the complex and often uncertain landscape of Information Systems (IS) projects, senior IS managers face the daunting task of maintaining control and ensuring successful outcomes. A recent academic...

2022

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HOI research | Are politically-selected research and development projects always inferior?

Earmarked projects receive lower peer-review scores than non-earmarked projects, but do not consistently underperform in terms of tangible outputs like patents and publications. This, according to new...

HOI research | Sons are favored in family firms – but daughters do better

Sons are much likelier than daughters to take over the family firm – despite the fact that businesses run by daughters outperform those run by sons. This according to new research from the Stockholm...

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New report | How can we know if mission-driven innovation really makes a difference?

A new report from the Stockholm School of Economics draws on recent literature to develop a framework for evaluating mission-driven innovation environments and the work principles that guide their...

HOI research | Artificial intelligence both substitutes and complements human capabilities

The best possible future for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the workplace sees AI- related skills like data science being paired with quintessential human skills such as creativity,...

2021

HOI research | How do everyday practices of hospitality help Syrian refugees maintain a sense of self?

New research from the House of Innovation explores how displaced persons living in extreme precarity engage in mundane everyday organizing practices in order to become recognized as subjects who...

HOI research | New research explores how entrepreneurship is anchored in well-being and agency

New research, led by Dr. Nadav Shir at the House of Innovation, presents a dynamic perspective on entrepreneurship and well-being anchored in deeper philosophical views on the essence of well-being...

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HOI research | New research explores self-inflicted ignorance

New article explores why knowledgeable people sometimes choose ignorance over the knowledge they have or know they could have.

HOI research | Newly published article explores the tension between augmentation and automation through AI

New research strives to reposition Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the crux of the management debate by arguing that augmentation cannot be neatly separated from automation.

HOI research | What is most important about the role of the board chair?

The work of the board of directors, in particular the role of the board chair, is currently undergoing considerable changes because of increasing demands from internal and external stakeholders and in...

HOI research | Entrepreneurship in the space industry

New research on innovation and entrepreneurship suggests that institutions and policies within the space industry have effectively shrunk the entrepreneurial field there, leaving little room for...

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HOI research | How should firms respond to new regulations to improve innovation performance?

New research on innovation suggests that high flexibility and low complexity in a firm’s response to new regulations is the best combination to yield improved innovation performance.

New research: using technology to support financial services regulatory compliance

New research on innovation suggests that RegTech providers are currently focused mostly on internal processes and associated compliance. The study recommends that RegTech providers begin offering...

New research: what determines innovation performance at the micro-foundations level?

New research on innovation suggests that employees that are curious about mastering their workplace, and that desire to work more effectively, will have a higher ability to find useful information in...

2020

HOI research | Religion and traditions shape family mindset towards business practices

New research on entrepreneurship suggests that religion and traditions shape the family structure to produce effects on family functioning and on the family mindset. These factors subsequently shape...

HOI research | Investors penalize female founders who don’t “fit” male industries

New research finds that female founders of entrepreneurial ventures raise significantly more funding when catering to female-dominated industries. Effectively, this means that men are afforded...

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HOI research | Explaining the homogeneous diffusion of COVID-19 nonpharmaceutical interventions across heterogeneous countries

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every part of the globe. In the early phase of the pandemic, countries adopted nonpharmaceutical interventions. These interventions included school closures,...

HOI research | Growth intentions in family-based new venture teams

Business success, especially for entrepreneurs who are just starting out, is often measured in terms of new venture growth. Unfortunately, this kind of growth can be hard to achieve for entrepreneurs...

HOI research | Coordinating occupational work through a temporal perspective

Groups of professionals hardly ever work alone. Often, occupational groups benefit from exchanging and relying on the expertise of other occupational groups. Or they many need to collaborate to...

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HOI research | Advancing qualitative entrepreneurship research

New work co-authored with the House of Innovation provides guidance for authors wishing to use qualitative methods by outlining four characteristics of entrepreneurship research that qualitative...

HOI research | Next generation external venturing practices in family owned businesses

Many daughters and sons growing up in a successful family business and who have their own entrepreneurial ideas struggle to become autonomous from the family’s business. Most research tends to examine...

HOI research | Path dependence in new ventures’ capital structures

The way that new ventures are financed is very important. It has substantial implications for a company’s survival, growth, and performance. For this reason, a lot of research exists that examines...

HOI research | Understanding entrepreneurial opportunities through metaphors

An important process that occurs at the nexus of entrepreneurship and family is the creation of new opportunities for one’s self and one’s kin. But this is not an easy task. There are many challenges...

HOI research | Organizations that move fast really do break things

When organizations grow too fast, they expose themselves to several risks. In the past, research has shown that people who try to move forward without careful evaluation is often associated with...

HOI research | Enacting professional service work in times of digitalization and potential disruption

Digitalization is changing many service industries. Nowhere is this more apparent than in standard business-to-consumer services. But also, business-to-business services are also being increasingly...

HOI research | Unique technological combinations drive knowledge transfer in inter-firm alliances

Alliances are at the core of firms’ innovation strategies. They allow firms to strengthen their innovation activities by providing access to technological knowledge developed by other firms. For this...

HOI research | Four recommendations for enhancing explorative entrepreneurship research

Exploratory research goes beyond testing existing ideas to illuminate phenomena without regard to offering a specific reason for doing so. For this reason, exploratory research is vital to...

HOI research | Literature, fiction, and the family business

In recent years, scholars have become increasingly interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities of building entrepreneurial family businesses from different perspectives. Most...

HOI research | The moderating role of the dynamic capability of small manufacturing firms

Today’s international markets are saturated with overwhelming concerns about issues related to the environment, specifically with issues related to how business intersects with environmental...

HOI research | How should family firms deal with the tensions of appointing a non-family CEO?

An increasing number of family firms choose to select a non-family CEO for the highest executive office when there is no suitable family member available. A recent example of this is the Swedish...

HOI research | AI is an innovation game-changer

Design is central to innovation. It refers to the way that people create ideas and solve problems. So far, innovation has been something that human beings alone do. But more recently, Artificial...

HOI research | Why are mobile phones so important for Syrian refugees in Lebanon?

Syrian refugees living in Lebanon today are facing limited freedom of movement, limited access to services, and constrained labor rights. For these people, mobile phones serve as essential tools for...

HOI research | The decentered translation of management ideas

New research on innovation explores how management ideas change workplace practices while workplace practices change management ideas.

HOI research | Why companies should regularly dust off their knowledge shelves

Is it possible to use old knowledge to create new inventions? New research on knowledge recombination from House of Innovation researcher Holmer Kok suggests that so is the case!

HOI research | Entrepreneurship boosts well-being

Being an entrepreneur is hard work. On average, most entrepreneurs work longer hours and earns less than non-entrepreneurs. Despite this, the well-being of entrepreneurs is higher than that of...