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Research on the relationship between executive cognition and innovation performance of SRDI SMEs

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to explore the relationship between executive cognition and the innovation performance of specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative small and medium sized enterprises (SRDI SMEs) in China, establish a theoretical framework of the influence mechanism of executive cognition on innovation performance of SRDI SMEs, and give some management implications for SRDI SMEs to improve innovation performance. Design methodology and approach: Through theoretical derivation, 409 valid questionnaires from 98 SRDI SMEs in China and statistical analysis techniques, this paper studied the effect of executive cognition of SRDI SMEs on innovation performance and its mechanism. Findings: This study found that executive cognition has a significant positive impact on innovation performance, compositional capability plays an intermediary role between executive cognition and innovation performance, and organization routine updating enhances the positive relationship between executive cognition and compositional capability. Originality and value: This study was among the first to investigate the relationship between executive cognition and innovation performance of SRDI SMEs.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1493242

Authors: Yan Chen, Huilin Du, Dehan Wang

Institutions: Shandong University of Technology, East China Normal University, China Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Innovation and Knowledge Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801