Study goals
The study seeks to confirm the positive relationship between resource slack and innovation, considering different types of companies and countries, while exploring moderating factors that influence this relationship.
Relevance / originality
The research clarifies the relationship between resource slack and innovation, highlighting nuances by type of company and economic development, providing insights for innovative and competitive strategies.
Methodology / approach
The research performs a meta-analysis of studies spanning diverse types of companies and countries, examining the correlation between resource slack and innovation, and considering moderating factors.
Main results
A positive correlation between resource slack and innovation was confirmed. Service companies and emerging countries showed more expressive correlations, influencing the impact of slack on innovation.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The research advances knowledge by confirming the positive relationship, exploring moderating effects and revealing nuances in the relationships between resource slack and innovation, contributing to the theoretical understanding of this theme.
Social / management contributions
The research provides valuable insights for business strategies by highlighting the importance of efficiently allocating slack resources, tailored to the type of business and economic environment, effectively promoting innovation.