ABSTRACT
Innovative organizations are revolutionary in that they aggressively take markets from competitors. Processes are prevalent in organizations; they can be found in the way organizations operate, in their structures and cultures, and in the mindset of senior leadership. Organizations with dynamic capabilities are thus better positioned to exploit opportunities by adapting organizational structures and routines. Throughout the literature though, there is evidence that motivation, focus, barriers, and culture play a crucial role in the emergence of breakthrough and game-changing ideas. By examining the key elements with regard to innovation, a base model for the emergence of disruptive innovation can be formulated. While the need to focus resources on innovation is widely espoused, the optimal balance of investment is widely debated in the literature. Consistent with the resource-based view of the organization and other research, defense organizations often indicate that insufficient resources is a primary barrier.
