The Level of Innovation Culture in The Non-Profit SectorIn Saudi Arabia
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Innovation , Innovation culture, Non-profit organizations , Civil society organizationsAbstract
This study aimed to identify the level of innovation culture in the nonprofit sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the perspective of managers and employees, and to develop recommendations that enhance the spread of innovation culture. To achieve the study objectives, the descriptive approach was used through a questionnaire.
The study reached several findings, the most important of which was the high overall level of innovation culture in nonprofit organizations, with an overall mean score of 3.73. All dimensions of innovation culture also recorded high levels. The organizational values dimension ranked first, followed by the organizational climate dimension in second place and the organizational behaviours dimension in third place. The innovation success dimension ranked fourth, followed by the organizational resources dimension in fifth place, while the innovation processes dimension ranked sixth and last.
Based on these findings, the study recommended several measures to enhance innovation culture. The most important of these include encouraging nonprofit organizations to adopt strategic goals aimed at innovation and creating an organizational culture that supports innovative solutions.
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