Title: Strategic Innovation Management And Organizational Resilience Of Maritime Firms In Rivers State
Authors: UDEH, UZOAMAKA G. AND B. CHIMA ONUOHA
Volume: 9
Issue: 11
Pages: 330-342
Publication Date: 2025/11/28
Abstract:
This study investigated the relationship between strategic innovation management and organizational resilience among maritime firms in Rivers State, Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were obtained from 73 managers and supervisors selected through simple random sampling from a population of 90. Strategic innovation management was measured via business networking, flexible resource allocation, creativity development, and integrated management process, while organizational resilience served as the dependent variable. Data were collected using a structured 4-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed with Spearman's Rank Order Correlation Coefficient. Results revealed significant positive relationships between all dimensions of strategic innovation management and organizational resilience: business networking (? = 0.581, p < 0.01), flexible resource allocation (? = 0.622, p < 0.01), creativity development (? = 0.453, p < 0.01), and integrated management process (? = 0.513, p < 0.01). Flexible resource allocation had the strongest effect, highlighting its role in operational agility. The study recommends strengthening industry networks, establishing rapid resource reallocation frameworks, investing in creativity programs, fostering innovation-friendly cultures, and integrating management processes to enhance resilience and competitiveness in the maritime sector.