The Impact Of Technology On Organizations Summative Assessment

The Impact Of Technology On Organizations Summative Assessment: Innovative Capabilities Audit

Innovation is essential to an organization’s success. It’s the heartbeat that keeps companies relevant in fast-changing markets and helps them stay ahead of competitors. When evaluating an organization’s ability to manage technology and innovation, leaders and managers must be cognizant of (and realistic about!) the firm’s capabilities. However, measuring an organization’s capability to innovate can be challenging. It often requires honest reflection and a clear understanding of how internal systems support creativity and risk-taking. The innovative capabilities audit can be a helpful framework when analyzing your organization’s capacity to innovate.

In this assignment, you will audit an organization’s capability for innovation. Taking time to assess how well a company encourages and sustains innovation provides valuable insights for long-term growth and competitiveness.

Research the innovative capabilities audit framework model. You’ll gain deeper insights into how innovation is structured and measured within real organizations. For a brief introduction to the model, review:

• “How to Assess Your Company’s Level of Innovation” by Mike Pinder from Board of Innovation [https://www.boardofinnovation.com/blog/how-to-assess-your-companys-level-of-innovation/]

• “A Framework for Positioning and Assessing Innovation Capability from an Organizational Perspective” by Lilibeth Rodríguez, Jessica Díaz, Juan Garbajosa, Jennifer Pérez, and Agustín Yagüe from IEEE Xplore [https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6759046]

Select one organization to use for this assignment and complete an innovative capabilities audit for your selected organization. Try choosing a company you admire or are curious about, as it will make your analysis richer and more engaging.

Create a 12- to 15-slide presentation with detailed speaker notes outlining how the innovative capabilities audit was applied to your selected organization. Think of this presentation as both analytical and storytelling—it should reveal insights about the company’s innovation journey and culture.

In your presentation:

• Describe the selected organization. Consider the type of organization, products or services provided, employee demographics, primary competition, and/or significant business challenges. Add context about the organization’s industry trends and innovation pressures for a fuller picture.

• Create a graphic depicting the innovative capabilities audit process for your selected organization. Visuals can help clarify the audit steps and make your presentation more impactful.

• Explain how the innovative capabilities audit was applied to your selected organization. Include specific examples or data that illustrate how innovation is measured.

• Analyze your selected organization’s innovative capabilities. Consider the company’s positive and negative attributes. Reflect on how leadership, culture, and resources influence these capabilities.

• Recommend strategic leadership strategies to drive operational improvements to help improve the organization’s innovative capabilities. Offer actionable insights that could realistically strengthen innovation performance.

• Include a references slide. Cite credible research to reinforce your recommendations.

Cite a minimum of 3 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources or industry trade journals and your own experience to support your assertions. Backing up your points with strong evidence strengthens your credibility and analytical depth.

Format any in-text citations and your reference list according to APA guidelines. Proper formatting shows professionalism and attention to academic standards.

Grading Rubric: Rubric Details

Maximum Score: 175 points

1. Organization: Describe the selected organization.
   16% of total grade

2. Graphic: Create a graphic depicting the innovative capabilities audit process for the selected organization.
   16% of total grade

3. Audit: Explain how the innovative capabilities audit was applied to the selected organization.
   16% of total grade

4. Innovative Capabilities: Analyze the organization’s innovative capabilities.
   16% of total grade

5. Strategies: Recommend strategic leadership strategies to drive operational improvements to help improve the organization’s innovative capabilities.
   16% of total grade

6. Presentation Components
   10% of total grade

7. Doctoral Writing Style
   5% of total grade

8. Mechanics / APA Formatting
   5% of total grade

Study question: Write a research paper that explores how organizations can strengthen their innovation capabilities through structured evaluation.

References

1. Ribeiro-Soriano, D., & Kraus, S. (2022). Digital transformation and innovation in organizations: A review and research agenda. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 179, 121653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2022.121653

2. Scuotto, V., Shukla, S., & Martinez, M. (2020). Open innovation and knowledge management in SMEs: The role of digital platforms. Journal of Business Research, 119, 220–231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2020.08.018

3. Chen, Y., & Liang, X. (2023). Measuring organizational innovation capability: A systematic literature review. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge, 8(1), 100234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2022.100234

4. Van Aaken, D., Splitter, V., & Seidl, D. (2021). Leadership and innovation culture in organizations. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 42(3), 367–381. https://doi.org/10.1108/LODJ-08-2019-0351

5. Zhao, S., & Lee, C. (2019). Assessing innovation capabilities using capability audit frameworks. International Journal of Innovation Management, 23(8), 1950076. https://doi.org/10.1142/S1363919619500766