Instrumento de mensuração da cultura organizacional para a Inovação no âmbito da Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará

Abstract

Innovation, as an essential element for progress and development in various sectors, plays a crucial role in Federal Institutions of Higher Education (IFES), directly influencing the production of scientific and technological knowledge, the training of qualified professionals, and the promotion of regional and national development. In the context of the Federal University of Western Pará (Ufopa), this study aimed to measure the organizational culture for innovation, exploring the main dimensions, factors, and elements associated with this culture, as well as applying the measurement instrument of the Innovation Quotient (IQ). To quantify the innovation culture, the study adopted a methodology based on the evaluation of 54 distinct elements, grouped into 18 factors and categorized into six cultural dimensions: climate, behaviors, values, resources, processes, and success. The average of each element was calculated based on the perceptions of the respondents, and the final IQ was determined by the arithmetic mean of the averages of these six dimensions. The application of this method resulted in an average IQ of 2.50 for the tool-oriented group and 2.81 for the people group, with an overall average of 2.66. These results indicated a moderate degree of innovation at Ufopa, showing an improvement compared to studies found in the literature. Such improvement suggests advances in the practices and perceptions of innovation at the university, but also highlights the need for a more robust and effective development of the innovation culture. During this study, a system for evaluating and measuring the culture of innovation was developed to contribute to future measurements, monitoring, identification of areas for improvement, and continuous enhancement of the culture in the institution. As shown, the research provides a comprehensive analysis from the organizational units of the university on the culture of innovation at Ufopa. The results obtained highlight the importance of strengthening the tools and human capacities related to innovation, indicating progress in the practices and perceptions of innovation at the university. The implementation of effective tools for evaluating and monitoring the culture of innovation is crucial for identifying areas of improvement and ensuring the continuous enhancement of this culture in IFES.