Reforming enterprise R&D systems under open innovation: A comparative case study of Huawei, Haier, IBM, and P&G
Songzhou Han
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/bam.v7i3.11343
Keywords: open innovation; R&D system reform; absorptive capacity; enterprise performance; innovation management
Abstract
In this article, it is investigated and explored how open innovation afects the enterprise R&D system reform and mechanism of performance improvement through a comparative analysis of Huawei, Haier, IBM, and Procter & Gamble (P&G). Based on the data from the 2024 annual report and established innovation theories such as absorptive capacity and the private-collective model, the article explores how firms merge internal and external types of innovation. The findings indicate that tailored open innovation models, from decentralized architecture to platform-based ecosystems, positively relate to enhanced fnancial and operational performance. The study concludes with strategic implications for innovation system design that are consistent with frm-specifc capabilities and industry environments.
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