Abstract:

In the current global competition, companies want to gain competitive advantage and want to improve their competitive advantages. Methods for managing companies have been described in academia in many contexts. Innovation processes pose particular challenges compared to those of product innovation which is very important for firms if they want to be competitive. Collaboration with employees within management of innovation can be an effective means to drive the competitiveness of a firm. Based on empirical evidence of a study of Czech innovation managers, this paper discusses findings of collaboration with employees on innovation in organizational practice. Paper evaluates the current extent and future potential of the involvement of employees in the innovation process.