(A Qualitative Exploratory Factor Analysis to Identify Effective Factors in the Emergence of Creative Ideas in Turkey)

Abstract

Purpose – This study aims to identify effective factors in the emergence of creative ideas in Turkey with the impact of globalization to science and technology. Design/methodology/approach – Survey has been done in Mersin City of Turkey including 59 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) working in separate sectors. Six questions were asked to determine subjects that have impact on building creative ideas. The data collected from all the participant interviews were grouped and analyzed in accordance with the qualitative research techniques. All the collected varies are supported by studies in the literature. Findings – As a result of analyzing the obtained data by grouping, it is determined that there is a greater interest in entrepreneurship and innovation in information and manufacturing sectors. It has been determined that the founders and owners of the organization give more importance to innovation. It has been determined that experience, education, research, and sensitivity to personality traits are at the forefront by the employees. It is determined that business knowledge and cognitive competence are at the forefront within the scope of organizational features. Discussion – The results obtained from the study are analyzed on the basis of personal and organizational features on a sectoral basis. It is considered that it will contribute to the literature and support future studies due to a detailed examination on a sectoral basis.