posted on 2024-11-12, 10:47authored byJennifer Thompson
Innovation in Australian local government organisations (LGOs) is poorly articulated and the subject of limited empirical research. This thesis investigates how organisational and community capabilities affect LGO innovation. Using the Dynamic Capabilities (DC) framework and a 4 stage exploratory-sequential mixed methods design it finds four operational capabilities that mediate innovation DC: interacting externally; aligning; adapting; engaging the community. It proposes improvements to LGO innovation and suggests ‘community receptiveness’ influences its success.
History
Year
2021
Thesis type
Doctoral thesis
Faculty/School
School of Management, Operations and Marketing
Language
English
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