It attempts to cross over ideologies. In response to the first question, we know that the study of innovation generally occurs outside of examination of the ideologies motivating it. It is only realistic to recognize the ideologies motivating innovation. With regard to the second question, reform or progressive governments are more likely to attempt new approaches. This does not mean, however, that conservative governments are not innovative and in fact experience during the 1980s indicates that conservative governments can introduce many changes.
Innovation requires risk taking.
While public sector innovativeness is more likely from progressive or reform governments, and ideology is present in innovation, we also argue that progressive governments, like other governments, can be more or less innovative. Policy Innovation in the Saskatchewan Public Sector, 1971-82. Eleanor D. Glor, ed. It goes on over several pages and includes the version that was ultimately published. I normally wouldn't include all the background, but if Dan Crone is really wrestling with it, he might be interested in looking at it.