The mediating effect of organizational culture between innovation capabilities and organizational performance of economic development department in UAE: Conceptual model

Abstract

A study of literature shows that many studies on categorization of innovation and organizational performance are still lacking. The study therefore seeks to examine how the organizational culture mediates the capacity for innovation and the organizational performance of the UAE Department of Economic Development. A review of the relevant literature is the method used for assembling relevant data. The study found that in previous studies there are various ways to categorize corporate performance. After reading current literature, this study resulted in harmonization by identifying key innovation factors including the vision and strategy, organisation's intelligence, creativity and idea management, technology management and organizational structure and system. In conclusion, this study provides useful information on corporate culture to help mediate innovations and corporate performance to ensure effective corporate performance.