Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Role of Open Innovation in Enhancing Ethical Decision-Making in Government Organizations

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Seyyedeh Elham Hosseini 1
Maryam Rahmaty 2
Davood Kiakojouri 3
Azam Hajiaghajani 2
1 PhD student, Department of Public Administration, Chalous Branch, Islamic Azad University, Chalous, Iran.
2 Department of Management, Chalous Branch, Islamic Azad University, Chalous, Iran.
3 Department of Public Administration, Chalous Branch, Islamic Azad University, Chalous, Iran.
Abstract
This research explores the role of open innovation in enhancing ethical decision-making within government organizations. As transparency, accountability, and public trust become increasingly crucial in governance, open innovation offers a collaborative approach that integrates multiple stakeholders into decision-making processes. Through a qualitative analysis of case studies, expert interviews, and policy documents, this study examines the benefits and challenges of implementing open innovation in public sector ethics. The findings highlight that open innovation fosters transparency, stakeholder collaboration, and inclusive policymaking while also presenting challenges such as bureaucratic resistance, technological limitations, and regulatory concerns. The research proposes a structured framework for integrating open innovation into ethical governance, emphasizing digital transformation, AI-driven compliance mechanisms, and policy co-creation. By bridging the gap between innovation and ethics, this study provides strategic recommendations for policymakers seeking to strengthen ethical governance through open innovation.
Keywords
Open innovation
ethical decision-making
government organizations
transparency
stakeholder collaboration
Subjects
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Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Volume 17, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
Winter 2025
Pages 144-153

  • Receive Date 07 September 2024
  • Revise Date 12 October 2024
  • Accept Date 17 December 2024