Evaluating Digital Sustainability-Oriented Innovations : Criteria for the Frontend of Innovation

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Wormeck, Leah ; Crome, Carlotta ; Meyer-Hollatz, Tim ; Hinsen, Silvana ; Wasserman, Michael E.:
Evaluating Digital Sustainability-Oriented Innovations : Criteria for the Frontend of Innovation.
In: Proceedings of the 32nd European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS). - Paphos, Cyprus , 2024
ISBN 978-1-958200-10-0

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The importance of digitalization and sustainability has grown significantly in recent years, and organ-izations must consider both aspects when developing new products and services. However, identifying ideas that align with digital and sustainability goals remains challenging. This study addresses this gap by developing a digital sustainability-oriented innovation evaluation framework following the design science research paradigm. By conducting a systematic literature review and 13 expert interviews, we identified 13 criteria that depict the unique characteristics of digital sustainability-oriented innovations, particularly relevant at the front-end of innovation. The criteria are structured within a framework that helps practitioners to evaluate and select innovations that align with digital and sustainability objectives. Thus, it simultaneously promotes digital and sustainable development. By bridging the gap between digital and sustainability innovation evaluation, our research contributes to the organizations' twin transformation, combines two distinct research streams, and offers practical guidance for organizations embracing digital sustainability-oriented innovations.

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Item Type:	Article in a book
Refereed:	Yes
Keywords:	Digital Innovation; Innovation Evaluation; Sustainability-oriented Innovation
Institutions of the University:	Faculties > Faculty of Law, Business and Economics > Department of Business Administration Research Institutions Research Institutions > Affiliated Institutes Research Institutions > Affiliated Institutes > Branch Business and Information Systems Engineering of Fraunhofer FIT Research Institutions > Affiliated Institutes > FIM Research Center for Information Management Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Law, Business and Economics
Result of work at the UBT:	Yes
DDC Subjects:	000 Computer Science, information, general works > 004 Computer science 300 Social sciences > 330 Economics
Date Deposited:	19 Jun 2024 08:38
Last Modified:	19 Jun 2024 08:38
URI:	https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/89787