Knowledge and Innovation Research in Strategic Management

Mapping the domain and defining priorities for the SMS Interest Group on K&I

The SMS IG on Knowledge & Innovation started its activities recently. Some of the principal aims of the IG are to:

• Promote exchange among members academics, practitioners and consultants interested in the practical application, integration and effective implementation of their practices and research in knowledge and innovation within the context of strategic management to form a productive community of practice.
• Generate new stimulating ideas and deepen theoretical and applied insights in and articulate best practice for knowledge and innovation within the context of strategic management.
• Disseminate theoretical insights and best practice for better addressing knowledge and innovation within the context of strategic management.

With this in mind, we are carrying out a survey that is meant to inform the IG in addressing the issues pertinent for its membership comprised of 485 academics, practitioners and consultants. While there might be nuances with regard to the specific interests of the three sub-groups, the aim is to identify a set of common themes forming a research agenda and to specify appropriate means for collaborations amongst academics, consultants and practitioners.

We would sincerely appreciate you filling out the following page (please click on one of the following links and your relevant page will open). We aim to display the findings on the IG website which is currently being tested. Also, a summary of the findings will be emailed to all respondents and presented at this year's conference in San Juan.

Thank you, Thomas Durand, Ellen Enkel, Siegfried Gudergan