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A Framework For Developing Corporate Innovation Strategy; PATSA Group Case Study
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Kermanshah, Ali (Supervisor) ; Isaaei, Mohammad Taghi (Supervisor)
Abstract
There has been a lively debate between two major strategist groups in innovation strategy literature. The first, with Ansoff being the protagonist, pose a rational approach in describing a corporate innovation strategy formulation process while the other group, with Mintzburg as the protagonist, prescribe an incremental approach.It seems that in continuous change and uncertainty, rational approach can weakly predict the reality and one can claim that in such situations incremental approach is more effective than rational approach. Based on the review of literature and consequent classification, most of the strategies that are named as innovation strategies in literature use rational...
Marketing Agility; the Missing Chain in Impact Model of Innovation Ambidexterity on Marketing Innovation in Turbulent Market
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Najmi, Manoochehr (Supervisor) ; Tasavori, Misagh (Supervisor)
Abstract
Marketing innovation is an idea that is the focal point of numerous marketing scholars recently. This study investigated relationships among the innovation ambidexterity, marketing innovation, marketing agility, and the moderator effect of market turbulence. Attempts are made to understand ambidexterity and agility notions from marketing perspectives to accelerate marketing innovation and identify measures for all of the mentioned constructs. Main theories which have been used to justify the constructs’ relationships are dynamic capability point of view, resource-based theory, and ambidexterity theory. Structural equation modeling (SEM), utilizing the technique of partial least squares...
Causal Analysis of Weak Technological Innovative Capabilities of Digital Transformation in Iran’s Upstream Petroleum Industry
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Maleki, Ali (Supervisor) ; Mirnezami, Reza (Supervisor)
Abstract
Digital technologies are shaping various industries in the era of the 4th industrial revolution, and meanwhile, we are witnessing the faster development of these technologies in the post-Corona period. In the oil industry, digital fields have created a window of opportunity to provide a competitive advantage for reputable oil companies. Realizing the importance of this window of opportunity, the leading oil companies quickly seek to use their capacities in the development of digital technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, twins. Digital and fast processing methods are in the context of a digital field to take a step towards digital transformation. National Iranian...
DS-CDMA Acquisition Using Adaptive Filters and Sampling at the Rate of Innovation
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Aleam Marvasti, Farrokh (Supervisor)
Abstract
In modern wireless mobile telephony networks, DS-CDMA based physical layers has gained much attention due to their ease of implementation at relatively low overall cost, ability to provide high speed data services, increased user capacity, and many other outstanding features. One of the challenges facing these systems is the synchronization of the users’ signature codes (received via communication channel) to the receiver’s locally generated replica, as the only distinguishing feature between users in such systems is the pseudo-orthogonal properties of these signature codes. To fully utilize this orthogonality, all sequences need to have a common time reference. But when relative sequence...
The Effects of Customer Knowledge Management on Organizational Growth: Mediating Role of Organizational Innovation
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Karami, Naser (Supervisor)
Abstract
In today’s world startups are receiving attention as they play a key role in economic growth and employment in different countries. On the other hand, globalization, rapid change and fierce competition have made the economy more knowledge-based, and this issue has become so special for startups that the main asset of startups can be considered their knowledge capital, including customer knowledge. Considering the role of knowledge in innovation and innovation in the growth and survival of a startup, customer knowledge can be considered an important source for innovation in the startups and also a vital factor for their survival. The purpose of this study is to study the effect of customer...
Model for Planning Flow of Knowledge to Optimize Energy and the Environment
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Saboohi, Yadollah (Supervisor)
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate and analyse the technological transition of a new clean energy technology in the market. The agent-based modeling is used in national innovation chain to describe knowledge spillover between main actors in innovation procedure in order to attain renewable energy technology (RET) from basic research to commercial stage. Government’s expenditure on training human resource and R&D activities is modeled as a tool to analyse the development of innovation chain in order to increase diffusion rate of the new technology. Application of the knowledge flow model is demonstrated through analysis of introduction of solar PV in the energy system of Iran and...
Identifying Factors Affecting the Attraction and Retention of Innovative Foreign Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders through Startup Visa Immigration Policy
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Maleki, Ali (Supervisor) ; Kiamehr, Mehdi (Supervisor) ; Salavati, Bahram (Co-Supervisor)
Abstract
Establishing mechanisms to attract and retain skilled human resources is on the agenda of many governments worldwide. Iran has recently been looking to take advantage of the capacity of foreign experts and entrepreneurs. Still, the lack of study support and the lack of adequate infrastructure to implement such a plan, its successful implementation has faced challenges. This study's primary purpose is to investigate and identify the logic governing startup visas as a mechanism for attracting innovative foreign entrepreneurs. Also, identifying the factors affecting the attraction and retention of innovative startups and entrepreneurs and determine the factors that create attractiveness for...
Lithium ion Battery Technology Development Policy Making on Iranʼs Oncoming Energy System Based on the Technological Innovation System Approach
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Maleki, Abbas (Supervisor)
Abstract
Lithium ion battery is one of the innovative and emerging technologies in energy sector that has played a major role in electricity supply security by integration of renewable energy technologies in electrical grid, implementation of electrical transportation system and de-carbonation of the both sectors in recent years. On the other hand, the formation of the potential market of technology as one of the functions of the technological innovation system plays an essential role in creation and advancement of innovation in the energy sector. Therefore, in this thesis, the development of lithium ion battery technology in Iran has been investigated from the perspective of the technology market in...
Innovative Team Climate, Teamwork Quality and Team Performance in Software Development Teams
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Kermanshah, Ali (Supervisor)
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In this dissertation, our aim is to evaluate a model linking “Teamwork Quality” and “Innovative Team Climate”. Teamwork Quality is defined as the quality of interactions among team members that includes six dimensions: “Communication”, “Coordination”, “Balance of Contribution”, “Mutual Support”, “Effort”, and “Cohesion”. Innovative Team Climate refers to shared perceptions of team policies, practices and procedures in support of innovation. This construct is composed of four dimensions: “Vision”, “Participation Safety”, “Task Orientation”, and “Support of Innovation”. Firstly, we hypothesized that there are positive relations between Innovative Team Climate and Teamwork Quality itself and...
Statistical Interpolation of Non-Gaussian AR Stochastic Processes
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Amini, Arash (Supervisor)
Abstract
white noise or an innovation process through an all-pole filter. Applications of these processes include speech processing, RADAR signals and stock market data modeling. There exists an extensive research material on the AR processes with Gaussian innovation, however studies about the non-Gaussian case have been much more limited, while in many applications the asymptotic behavior of the signal is non-Gaussian. Non-Gaussian processes have an advantage over Gaussian ones in being capable of modeling sparsity. Assuming an appropriate non-Gaussian innovation one can suggest a more realistic description of sparse signals and predict their behavior or estimate their unknown values successfully....
Value Creation in Content-oriented E-business
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Miremadi, Iman (Supervisor) ; Ghafoori, Mohammad Hossein (Co-Supervisor)
Abstract
Considering the high growth potential of creative industry as well as the increasing trend of e-business, content-oriented digital business has been the main focus of this research. These enterprises are a subset of the creative industry that are primarily developed in the digital context. After reviewing the literature, it was observed that the keyword "value creation" in this type of business has been less considered by research.On the other hand, in conversations with managers who are active in the industry, a practical vacuum was revealed on how to create value in these firms; Because a comprehensive review of value creation processes in these firms can ultimately lead to more profitable...
Biomass Separation in Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBR) by Natural And Innovative Filters
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Borgheei, Mahdi (Supervisor)
Abstract
The application of membranes for separate of particles in mainly microbial flacs , are fast growing in biological treatment systems. Membrane bioreactors are now considered as one of the major new processes in wastewater treatment. However , membranes are expensive and costly. This study is carried out to test an innovative , locally made filters for separation of flocs in an MBBR reactor. This innovative filter is replacing a traditional settling tank. This type of filters is made very cheaply and has important advantages in installing and operation. Experiments were carried out in a laboratory scale MBBR unit. A filter unit consisting of 3 innovative filter tubes were placed and the...
Development of a Model for Assessing the Optimal Allocation of Innovation Resources in the Energy Technologies and Knowledge Flow
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Saboohi, Yadollah (Supervisor)
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Energy innovation is essential for tackling climate change. However, an established set of indicators, that can support policy makers in their design of policy mixes, has not been developed for evaluating the performance of energy innovation systems. So, one of the purpose of this study is to list and classify a large set of indicators of the performance of energy innovation systems at sectoral and technological levels. 120 listed indicators are evaluated using four usefulness criteria, demonstrating significant weaknesses in the available indicators. The indicators are also classified according to an innovation process categorization to see if they cover all aspects of an innovation system...
Technological Capabilities and Knowledge Network Evolution in the Path of Innovation: a Case Study of Knowledge-based Firms
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Maleki, Ali (Supervisor) ; Miremadi, Iman (Co-Supervisor)
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This Thesis aim to study the evolution of knowledge network in the path of innovation capability accumulation in knowledge-based firms, active in Iran's innovation system as a sanctioned economy. The research, by an in-depth case study and at the micro level, examines the accumulation of capabilities and the evolution of the knowledge networks for two knowledge-based firms active in the manufacture of linear accelerators and cargo-scanners as high-tech products. The results show that 1) the accumulation of capabilities from low levels to advance is based on product diversity and the knowledge inputs, which was first through "using, doing and interacting" has changed to "science, technology...
Technological Capabilties, Generating Value-added and Upgrading in Global Value Chains: Evidence from Developing Countries
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Miremadi, Iman (Supervisor) ; Madanizadeh, Ali (Supervisor)
Abstract
Today, global value chains(GVCs) have distributed the production of goods and services all over the world and have become the main part of global trade. GVCs provide developing countries with oppurtunities for engaging in economic activity and producing goods, without developing all the infrastructure needed for producing it yourself. but participating in GVCs also pose some challenges to developing countries. if developing countries do not enhance their ability for generating value-added, by losing the advantage of cheap labour over time, they will fall into the so-called "middle-income trap". therefore upgrading, with the broad definition of generating more value-added, should be targeted...
Conceptual Developments in the Evolution of Innovation Systems Approach
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Ph.D. Dissertation
Sharif University of Technology
;
Kermanshah, Ali
(Supervisor)
Abstract
The systemic approach to innovation plays a central and somewhat unifying role within the field of innovation studies. The main tenets of the approach were developed during the last decades of twentieth century by a bunch of researchers who were tackling with the problem of the economic nature of innovation and its role in growth and competitiveness. The innovation systems approach spread out rapidly throughout the globe and established itself as a framework for studying and policy making in academia and national and supranational organizations. This vast and fast expansion, however, was accompanied by a set of critical contemplations on the theoretical soundness of the approach and also by...
Adaptive Estimation of Satellite Attitude via an Entropy Approach
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Pourtakdoust , Hossein (Supervisor) ; Kiani, Maryam (Supervisor)
Abstract
Nonlinear state estimation algorithms developed based on Bayesian framework have been increasingly utilized in space navigation and attitude estimation to enhance the mission performance. However, successful implementation of these algorithms requires accurate knowledge of process and measurement noise statistical properties. As the satellites experience various systematic and environmental uncertainties on orbit, no priori information of noise characteristics is usually available. In this regard, adaptive estimation algorithms have been widely utilized to tune the planned noise properties according to the variable working conditions. Among various adaptation methods, innovation-based...
Analyzing Narrative Policy Framework of Innovation Policy in Development of Iran’s Innovation Ecosystem
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Maleki, Ali (Supervisor)
Abstract
The development of innovation ecosystems has become a global trend. These ecosystems have proven their importance to governments by having a significant impact on the creation of technology companies and the economic growth of the country. In Iran, too, for many years, efforts have been made under various headings to develop the innovation ecosystems. In this dissertation, based on the narrative policy framework, the existing policy narratives of innovation ecosystems development policy in iran between 2013-20 years in the case of startup ecosystem have been analyzed. After analyzing these data, it was found that the three main narratives of catch-up, wealth creation and infiltration, have...
Analysis of Conflicting Assumptions in the Policy Process of Legislation Process of Knowledge-Based Act Using aFraming Framework
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Souzanchi Kashani, Ebrahim (Supervisor)
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to find the conflicting assumptions of the main actors in the legislation process of Knowledge-based Act. Collecting and classifying all documents related to this policy process, and based on interviews with main actors involved in this process (with different objectives) and using thematic analysis, we first attempt to classify the main actors involved in the process. Second, we analyze the conflicting paradigms which have led to political conflicts in the process. This analysis helps to improve the policy process of similar acts in future
Performance Analysis of Innovation Ecosystems: Case Study of Sharif Innovation District
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M.Sc. Thesis
Sharif University of Technology
;
Miremadi, Iman
(Supervisor)
;
Vesal, Mohammad
(Co-Supervisor)
Abstract
With the expansion of knowledge-based economics literature in the last two decades in the country, the analysis and evaluation of the performance of policies applied in this field, especially the concept of innovation and technology ecosystems, is of particular importance. One of the leading branches in this field is the Sharif Innovation District, which is centered on Sharif University of Technology and has always been a important platform for implementing innovative policies in the country. In this research, we analyzed the development of Sharif innovation district. This research is a qualitative research with thematic analysis research method and inductive approach. To carry out the...