Characteristics of Industrial Technological Innovation: An Exploratory Study

The main aim of this exploratory paper is to examens the key characteristics of technological innovation in a sample of industrial organizations in Jordan. Gathering data from 45 Jordanian industrial companies through a questionnaire-based approach, the research aims to understand different aspects of their innovation practices. Six important domains are explored: the performed functions by R&D departments or units, the primary sources of technological innovations, the announced objectives leading innovation activities, the principal obstacles faced during the innovation process, the main causes of innovation failures, and the critical factors contributing ti innovation success declared by the companies. Each one of the areas was evaluated through multiple-choice items. The findings from this study provide a descriptive overview of the current state and challenges of technological innovation faced by Jordanian industrial companies, offering insights for both academic understanding and practical strategies aimed at enhancing industrial growth and competitiveness in the Jordanian environment.