The concept of open innovation has become increasingly popular in the management and policy literature on technology and innovation. However, despite the large volume of empirical work, many of the prescriptions being proposed are fairly general and not specific to particular contexts and...

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The following sections are included: <ul><li class="bullet">Rationale and Aims of the Study</li></ul> <ul><li class="bullet">Literature Review <ul><li class="bullet"> Open versus closed innovation</li><li class="bullet"> Influence of context and contingency</li></ul> <p></li></ul> <ul><li class="bullet">Sample and Methodology <ul><li class="bullet"> Research design and case selection</li><li class="bullet"> Methods</li></ul> <p></li></ul> <ul><li class="bullet">Main Findings <ul><li class="bullet"> Open versus closed</li><li class="bullet"> Influences of project novelty</li></ul> <p></li></ul> <ul><li...</li></ul></p></p></p>

The following sections are included: <ul><li class="bullet">Introduction</li></ul> <ul><li class="bullet">Open, User-Centric Innovation in Project-Based Organizations</li></ul> <ul><li class="bullet">Method</li></ul> <ul><li class="bullet">Empirical Context: An Introduction to TECs</li></ul> <ul><li class="bullet">Micro- and Meso-Level Mechanisms Contributing to Open, User-Centric Innovation <ul><li class="bullet"> Dynamics of generative interaction</li><li class="bullet"> Dynamics of...</li></ul></li></ul>

This paper describes the results of a feasibility study to develop a national Innovation Scoreboard to measure and track the innovative performance of companies in the UK. It begins with a review of potential technological, market and financial indicators of innovation, and using data in the...

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Key Features:This book challenges the claims that open innovation represents a universal good practiceThis book provides vital insights into the mechanics of open innovation and its potential limitations.

Diffusion, or the widespread adoption of innovations, is a critical yet under-researched topic. There is a wide gap between development and successful adoption of an innovation. Therefore, a better understanding of why and how an innovation is adopted can help develop realistic management and...