Self-Assessment of the Company Innovation Management System

Abstract

Introduction. The innovation component has been embedded in the activities and developments of most companies and research–educational institutions, which has necessitated the establishment of formal management procedures and the availability of tools for their implementation.
Problem Statement. The Technical Committee ISO/TC 279 Innovation Management has developed the ISO 56000 series of standards to guide the implementation of innovation management systems within companies. While these standards have provided a general framework, they have not proposed a practical mechanism for evaluating such systems.
Purpose. This study has sought to summarize the key factors for evaluating innovation management systems
in accordance with the ISO 56000 series of standards and to develop a questionnaire enabling companies of different ownership types to conduct a self-assessment of implementation.
Materials and Methods. The study has employed a combination of analytical methods, surveys, expert evaluation, case studies, and SWOT analysis, which have made it possible to assess the degree of innovation management implementation across organizations of varying types. The research materials have included ISO standards, self-assessment forms, enterprise analytical reports, survey data, and practical examples of innovation system applications.

Results. This study has summarized the structure and objectives of the ISO 56000 series of standards and identified the factors influencing the effectiveness of corporate innovation management systems. On the basis of analytical methods, a questionnaire has been developed to facilitate the evaluation of innovation management systems. This tool has enabled companies to select appropriate strategies for determining the maturity level of such systems and to enhance competitiveness. Case studies have demonstrated how both commercial enterprises and public-sector organizations have applied the self-assessment, which has allowed them to identify previously overlooked factors. Furthermore, the research has highlighted distinctive features of innovation
management systems across different organizational types.
Conclusions. The self-assessment of innovation management systems has proven to be a valuable instrument for improving organizational performance and achieving strategic objectives, irrespective of ownership structure or institutional mission.