How Innovation Drives Firm Performance in the Post COVID-19 Pandemic?

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of product in­novation, process innovation and delivery innovation on firm performance, in response to unexpected crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. For this purpose, the author conducted a survey with 115 Albanian companies. By employing the regression analysis, the study uncovered that product innovation has a posi­tive significant impact on firm performance in the aftermath of COVID-19. The study also uncovers a positive yet non-significant relationship between process innovation and firm performance. Contrary to expectations, the research iden­tifies a counterintuitive outcome in the context of delivery innovation, indicat­ing a negative and statistically significant impact on firm performance. This re­search contributes to our understanding of the complex interplay between in­novation and firm performance, offering valuable insights for businesses navi­gating the challenges of the post-pandemic landscape. The findings prompt a reevaluation of strategic approaches to innovation and underscore the need for nuanced and context-specific strategies to optimize firm outcomes.

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Kosta, B. (2023). How Innovation Drives Firm Performance in the Post COVID-19 Pandemic?. In V. Bevanda (Ed.), ERAZ Conference – Knowlegde Based Sustainable Development: Vol 9. Conference Proceedings (pp. 171-180). Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans. https://doi.org/10.31410/ERAZ.2023.171

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