‘FAÇA O QUE EU DIGO E FAÇA O QUE EU FAÇO’: COMO PEQUENOS EMPREENDEDORES DE SOFTWARE PERCEBEM A INOVAÇÃO EM SUAS EMPRESAS.

DO WHAT I SAY AND DO WHAT I DO: HOW SMALL SOFTWARE ENTREPRENEURS PERCEIVE INNOVATION IN THEIR COMPANIES.

Authors

  • Hilka Pelizza Vier Machado Centro Universitário UniCesumar/Instituto Cesumar de Ciência, Tecnologia e InovaçãoUniversidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina
  • Nelson Tenório Universidade Cesumar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22478/ufpb.2236-417X.2021v11nEspecial.57567

Abstract

The aim of this study was to understand how small software companies deal with the issue of knowledge and innovation and what support they receive to seek innovation. Methodology: to achieve this objective, an exploratory, qualitative study was conducted with four small software companies. The data were collected through interviews and secondary data. The results showed that entrepreneurs attach importance to innovation. Internal variables for innovation were networks, projects and awards, retention of personnel and culture of innovation. As an external variable, the need for policies to support the sector was mentioned. They also mentioned difficulty to innovate, mainly as to the time needed to develop the products. Conclusion: The results present an understanding of the challenges and limitations of small software companies in relation to internal management of innovation and knowledge, important to produce innovation for the market.

 

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Author Biographies

Hilka Pelizza Vier Machado, Centro Universitário UniCesumar/Instituto Cesumar de Ciência, Tecnologia e InovaçãoUniversidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina

Doutora em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brasil. Professora da Universidade Cesumar e da Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina, Brasil.

Nelson Tenório, Universidade Cesumar

Doutor em Ciência da Computação pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Professor da Universidade Cesumar, Brasil.

 

Published

2021-02-05

How to Cite

Machado, H. P. V., & Tenório, N. (2021). ‘FAÇA O QUE EU DIGO E FAÇA O QUE EU FAÇO’: COMO PEQUENOS EMPREENDEDORES DE SOFTWARE PERCEBEM A INOVAÇÃO EM SUAS EMPRESAS. : DO WHAT I SAY AND DO WHAT I DO: HOW SMALL SOFTWARE ENTREPRENEURS PERCEIVE INNOVATION IN THEIR COMPANIES. Perspectivas Em Gestão & Conhecimento, 11(Especial), 131–145. https://doi.org/10.22478/ufpb.2236-417X.2021v11nEspecial.57567

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Section

Número Especial: Transformação Digital e Gestão do Conhecimento