Measuring Innovation Capability on Individual Level: Challenges and Solutions

Abstract

This paper explores the essential role of individual innovation capability in organizational growth and economic development. It highlights the importance of personal entrepreneurial traits, particularly in developed countries, and critiques commonly used assessment tools like 360-degree feedback and InnoQuotient for their limitations. The Berkeley Innovation Index is identified as a more effective alternative due to its focus on individual traits. The study also emphasizes the impact of psychological, organizational, and ethical factors, along with knowledge sharing, on individual innovation. It concludes that innovation at the individual level is complex and requires flexible, inclusive assessment frameworks.