Title: Linking organisational structure, culture and innovation capability: mediating role of strategic decision-making process

Authors: Ulku Dicle; Resit Yigit Okan

Addresses: Faculty of Economy and Administrative Sciences, Yeditepe University, Inonu Mh., Kayisdagi Cd. 326A, 34755, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey ' Faculty of Economy and Administrative Sciences, Yeditepe University, Inonu Mh., Kayisdagi Cd. 326A, 34755, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract: Practicing strategic decision-making as a context-specific process can influence innovation capability (IC) of an organisation. This study examines the possible mediating role of strategic decision-making processes (SDMP) within the relationship between organisational structure (OS), culture (OC), and IC. The primary data was collected from the managerial and professional employees from 29 different industries. The results indicate that the selected dimensions of SDMP mediate the impact of OS and OC on IC facilitating a better understanding of the causal mechanism between them. The findings bring theoretical and practical implications for strategic decision making and innovation literature by extending the scope of research from understanding basic dimensions to designing an extended framework that connects internal resources and innovation. Accordingly, organisations need to reconsider or revise their strategies for structural and cultural changes in order to achieve an increased IC through a more effective decision-making process.

Keywords: organisational structure; organisational culture; strategic decision-making process; innovation capability.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBIR.2021.119546

International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 2021 Vol.26 No.3, pp.328 - 349

Received: 24 Sep 2019
Accepted: 23 Nov 2019

Published online: 09 Dec 2021 *

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