ÖZET
Sustainability challenges in a globalized world have driven businesses, particularly in the Eurasian textile sector, to adopt open innovation for competitive advantage. This study examines the effects of inside-out and outside-in open innovation on intrapreneurship (innovativeness, risk-taking, proactiveness, autonomy) in garment and apparel manufacturing in Erzurum, offering broader insights for Eurasian economies. Survey data from 244 participants were analyzed using Pearson correlation, multiple regression, t-test, and ANOVA. The findings reveal that outside-in open innovation enhances innovation, while inside-out open innovation has stronger effects on risk-taking, proactiveness, and autonomy. This suggests that external knowledge integration fosters creativity, while knowledge sharing strengthens entrepreneurial behavior. Beyond Erzurum, the study highlights policy implications for Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan, emphasizing the need for stronger R&D collaboration, cross-border innovation networks, and supportive policies to drive innovation-led growth in the textile sector. Businesses are encouraged to adopt open innovation strategies to enhance employee creativity, competitiveness, and regional economic development.
ABSTRACT
Sustainability challenges in a globalized world have driven businesses, particularly in the Eurasian textile sector, to adopt open innovation for competitive advantage. This study examines the effects of inside-out and outside-in open innovation on intrapreneurship (innovativeness, risk-taking, proactiveness, autonomy) in garment and apparel manufacturing in Erzurum, offering broader insights for Eurasian economies. Survey data from 244 participants were analyzed using Pearson correlation, multiple regression, t-test, and ANOVA. The findings reveal that outside-in open innovation enhances innovation, while inside-out open innovation has stronger effects on risk-taking, proactiveness, and autonomy. This suggests that external knowledge integration fosters creativity, while knowledge sharing strengthens entrepreneurial behavior. Beyond Erzurum, the study highlights policy implications for Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan, emphasizing the need for stronger R&D collaboration, cross-border innovation networks, and supportive policies to drive innovation-led growth in the textile sector. Businesses are encouraged to adopt open innovation strategies to enhance employee creativity, competitiveness, and regional economic development.
ANAHTAR KELİMELER: Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Open innovation, Inside-out open innovation, Outside-in open innovation, Eurasian textile sector
KEYWORDS: Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Open innovation, Inside-out open innovation, Outside-in open innovation, Eurasian textile sector