Title: Influence of digital innovation management on firm performance

Authors: Alexandre Luis Bastos da Silva

Addresses: FGV – EAESP, Fundação Getulio Vargas, Av. 9 de Julho, 2029 Edifício John F. Kennedy – Bela Vista, São Paulo – SP, 01313-902, Brazil

Abstract: Digital innovations are indispensable components of organisations used for differentiation, competitive advantage, and market leadership, with the goal of improving organisational performance. This study aims to address and investigate the essential components and influence of digital innovation management on firm performance. The research was based on a case study of a global company and used semi-structured interviews with digital innovation leaders, decision makers, and high executive leadership. This study identified the essential components of digital innovation management for developing new digital technologies, digital innovation process, and technological and digital innovation capabilities. Furthermore, it demonstrates how knowledge management, digital innovation portfolio, and digital innovation project management are indispensable influences on firm performance. This study provides theoretical contributions to the field of digital innovation management as well as practical contributions to organisations that intend to adopt digital innovations to promote their businesses.

Keywords: digital innovation management; DIM; digital innovation; digital innovation strategy; DIS; digital business environment; digital technologies; digital innovation capabilities; DIC; technological innovation capabilities; TIC; digital innovation process; DIP; organisational innovation; firm performance.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMCP.2024.142319

International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, 2024 Vol.17 No.4, pp.375 - 391

Received: 03 May 2023
Accepted: 07 May 2023
Published online: 21 Oct 2024 *

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