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The relationship between innovation and organizational performance: A meta-analysis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 December 2024

Ali Katebi Open the ORCID record for Ali Katebi [Opens in a new window] ,
Hadi Hosseinkhah Eghdam Open the ORCID record for Hadi Hosseinkhah Eghdam [Opens in a new window] ,
Hamideh Baseri Open the ORCID record for Hamideh Baseri [Opens in a new window]  and
Amir Masoud Salehi Open the ORCID record for Amir Masoud Salehi [Opens in a new window]
Ali Katebi*
Affiliation:
Department of Construction Engineering and Management, Faculty of Engineering, Kharazmi University, Tehran, I.R. Iran
Hadi Hosseinkhah Eghdam
Affiliation:
Department of Construction Engineering and Management, Faculty of Engineering, Kharazmi University, Tehran, I.R. Iran
Hamideh Baseri
Affiliation:
Department of Construction Engineering and Management, Faculty of Engineering, Kharazmi University, Tehran, I.R. Iran
Amir Masoud Salehi
Affiliation:
Department of Construction Engineering and Management, Faculty of Engineering, Kharazmi University, Tehran, I.R. Iran
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Corresponding author: Ali Katebi; Email: [email protected]
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Abstract

This meta-analytic study aims to assess the relationship between innovation and organizational performance. Examining studies published from 2012 to 2021 using a specific protocol resulted in selecting 180 effect sizes from 143 studies. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Software (CMA2) (2.2.064) software facilitated data analysis. Findings reveal a positive and significant relationship between innovation and organizational performance. Moderating analysis identifies country, continent, year of publication, and innovation type as moderating variables. Additionally, recent years exhibit a noteworthy convergence in the relationship trend between innovation and organizational performance. Enhancing organizational performance remains a critical concern. The study’s outcomes offer valuable insights for managers, especially in international organizations to improve the planning and management of innovation and performance in their various branches and projects in different continents and countries.

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innovationorganizational performancemeta-analysismoderatorsyear of publicationcontinentcountryinnovation type
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Journal of Management & Organization , Volume 30 , Issue 6 , November 2024 , pp. 2474 - 2494
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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press in association with Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management.

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