Abstract
The aim of the study is to determine the most appropriate enterprises by revealing the innovation performances of the companies operating in the hazelnut sector in Ünye. In this study, weights of the criteria and sub-criteria, which are thought to have an effect on the innovation performance of the enterprises, were determined by analytical hierarchy process (AHP). TOPSIS method has been used to rank the alternatives. In this way, TOPSIS aims to establish a degree of importance for each alternative enterprise and to determine the highest degree of importance as the most appropriate enterprise in terms of innovation performance. As a result of the study, it was determined that the main criterion that most affects innovation performance in hazelnut sector is the financing function, which is followed by production function, R&D function, management function, and marketing function, respectively. According to the results obtained using the TOPSIS method, the best alternative was Enterprise 4 in terms of innovation performance and the worst alternative was Enterprise 1.
TopInnovative applications are important tools that help businesses achieve their goals. Businesses should take into account the factors that affect innovation performance before making strategic decisions. Managing innovative applications is influenced by both internal and external factors. These factors may increase or decrease innovation performance. Factors improving innovation performance should be determined to be able to manage them. There are numerous studies determining the factors that affect innovation.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Research And Development (R&D): R&D is the systematic work that is carried out systematically to increase knowledge and the use of this information to create new applications.
Diffusion: It is the way innovations are distributed to various consumers, sectors, regions, markets, countries, and businesses from the first application, via market or non-market channels.
Innovation: Innovation is the implementation of new ideas and methods.
Creativity: Creativity is a thought system that helps create ideas.
Innovation Activities: Innovation activities are all technological, scientific, financial, organizational, and commercial steps that lead or are expected to lead to the implementation of innovations.
Innovation Process: The innovation process needs inputs such as R&D, specialized human resources, or technical equipment, and produces some outputs, such as new or significantly improved products.