An Analysis of the Impact of Corporate Foresight on Innovation in Startups

Subject Areas : Futurology

Vahid Makizadeh ¹ , Fatemeh Sharaei ²

1 - Business Management, Management and Accounting, University of Hormozgan, Bandarabbas, Iran
2 - Business management, Faculty of management and economy, Tarbiat Modares University

Received: 2020-03-17 Accepted : 2020-12-22 Published : 2023-02-20

Keywords: Organizational Learning, Technology Roadmapping, Corporate Foresight, innovation,

Abstract :

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of corporate foresight on innovation in start-ups businesses. This research is applied in terms of purpose and it is descriptive-survey in terms of method. The statistical population is senior executives of startups. A researcher-made questionnaire based on theoretical literature was used for data collection. Hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling approach and Smart PLS software. The results of this study indicate that corporate foresight has a positive impact on innovation. The positive impact of corporate foresight on organizational learning and technology roadmapping was also confirmed. The analysis of the impact of mediating variables also showed that corporate foresight impacts innovation through organizational learning and technology roadmapping. Finally, the moderating impact of organizational support in relation among technology roadmapping and organizational innovation, and the moderating impact of integrative capabilities in relation between corporate foresight and organizational learning were also confirmed.

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