Innovative Behavior of Minorities, Women, and Immigrants

The relationship between innovative behavior and minority status, gender, and immigration status is a topic that has been explored, but data limitations and the economics literature have been slow to move from a technical capital focus to a human capital focus.

Format: Hardback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The relationship between innovative behavior and factors such as minority status, gender, and immigration status among owners, directors, principal investigators, and project managers has only begun to be explored in depth, particularly within and among entrepreneurial organizations. While data limitations have played a significant role in the scarcity of research in this area, the economics literature has also been slow to shift its focus from a technical capital perspective, which emphasizes investments in research and development (R&D), to an innovative behavior perspective. This shift has been necessary to understand the relationship between the dimensions of human capital involved in R&D investments and the resulting innovative behavior.

The chapters included in this edited volume represent groundbreaking research that contributes to the ongoing discussion on the nature versus nurture debate regarding innovative behavior. These chapters specifically focus on innovative behavior within and among entrepreneurial organizations, providing valuable insights into this critical domain.

One of the key themes explored in these chapters is the impact of minority status, gender, and immigration status on innovative behavior. Researchers have examined how individuals from underrepresented groups may face unique challenges and barriers in pursuing innovative ideas and implementing them successfully. They have also explored the strategies and resources that these individuals can leverage to overcome these challenges and contribute to innovation.

Another important aspect of the chapters is the consideration of the role of organizational factors in fostering innovative behavior. Researchers have examined how factors such as culture, leadership, and management practices influence the development and implementation of innovative strategies within organizations. They have also explored the factors that contribute to the success or failure of innovative initiatives, such as the availability of resources, support from stakeholders, and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

The chapters in this book also address the interrelationships between different factors that influence innovative behavior. For example, researchers have examined how gender, minority status, and immigration status interact with each other to shape innovative outcomes. They have also explored how these factors may influence the development of entrepreneurial ventures and the growth of innovative industries.

Overall, the chapters in this edited volume provide a comprehensive and insightful examination of the relationship between innovative behavior and factors such as minority status, gender, and immigration status. They serve as foundational research for future studies in this area and contribute to our understanding of how individuals and organizations can promote and sustain innovative practices.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Economics of Innovation and New Technology.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032369587