Neben der anscheinend hohen, praktischen Relevanz wird zur Zeit die Frage diskutiert, ob frugale Innovation ein eigenständiges, betriebswirtschaftliches Innovations-Konzept rechtfertigt, welches sich markant von anderen, bekannten Ansätzen bzw. einer generellen "Low cost"-Strategie eines...

Access to lead markets is generally regarded as an important driver of the increasing globalization of innovation since these are considered to be early indicators for emerging customer needs. They are traditionally thought to exist in economies with high per capita income, sophisticated markets...

The automotive industry in India has come a long way from its nascent state at the time of India's independence in 1947 to its present day dynamic form. As compared to the production of mere 4,000 vehicles in 1950, the production of the industry crossed the historic landmark of 10 million...

Securing access to lead markets is generally regarded as a key driver for the increasing globalization of innovation since these are considered to be early indicators for emerging customer needs. Such markets, therefore, offer a good chance of uncertainty reduction for in the innovation process...

Germany has advanced to the position of a key destination for Indian multinational enterprises in their spirited pursuit of growth opportunities overseas. In 2008, Indian firms invested an estimated amount of US$ 1.8 billion in Germany while 16 acquisitions by Indian firms were monitored, up...

India has emerged as a vibrant and versatile source for cost effective, disruptive innovations of various varieties. Price-sensitive consumers in a large and growing market keep inducing firms to apply frugal engineering for creating affordable products and services without compromising...

This study builds on our previous work, which had questioned the validity of certain assumptions of the lead market theory in the face of changing ground realities in a globalized world. Sustained economic growth and proven technological capabilities in some emerging economies like China and...

With 190 subsidiaries and 23 600 employees on their payrolls as of August 2010, Indian companies have been at the forefront of emerging market investors in Germany. This article provides an update on trends of Indian FDI in Germany and examines some critical success factors responsible for the...

Indian firms lead the pack of emerging market investors in Germany, with about 188 subsidiaries providing employment to close to 23,500 people. This article provides an update on trends in Indian investment in Germany and examines the performance of Indian subsidiaries