Abstract

KRAUSE, W.  and  SCHUTTE, C.S.L.. Developing design propositions for an open innovation approach for SMEs. S. Afr. J. Ind. Eng. [online]. 2016, vol.27, n.3, pp.37-49. ISSN 2224-7890.  http://dx.doi.org/10.7166/27-3-1625.

This paper proposes design propositions for an open innovation approach for small and medium-sized enterprises based on the open innovation lifecycle framework. The design propositions direct small- and medium-sized enterprises in implementing, executing, and improving open innovation in their organisations. The design propositions are developed through a synthesis of the literature on open innovation and other implementation and improvement best practices. A design sciences method is followed, using context interaction mechanism outcome logic to conduct a systematic review of the literature on open innovation, and using the open innovation lifecycle framework as boundaries. Twenty-two design propositions are formulated as a result. A case study is also discussed as an initial test of the application of the design propositions.

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