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What is one main barrier to invention within firms?
What is one main barrier to invention within firms?
Which factor primarily enables creativity within organizations?
Which factor primarily enables creativity within organizations?
How can organizations combine ideas from bottom-up processes?
How can organizations combine ideas from bottom-up processes?
What is cleansed by the network's role in invention?
What is cleansed by the network's role in invention?
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Which of the following affects the rate at which companies can learn from others?
Which of the following affects the rate at which companies can learn from others?
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What can dampen new ideas within a company?
What can dampen new ideas within a company?
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What role do strategic orientations play in the field of invention?
What role do strategic orientations play in the field of invention?
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What is one way to integrate knowledge across boundaries in organizations?
What is one way to integrate knowledge across boundaries in organizations?
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What is the primary purpose of business innovation processes?
What is the primary purpose of business innovation processes?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between invention, development, and implementation in innovation processes?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between invention, development, and implementation in innovation processes?
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What does the term 'bisociate' refer to in the context of innovation?
What does the term 'bisociate' refer to in the context of innovation?
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What is an essential requirement for developing and implementing business innovations?
What is an essential requirement for developing and implementing business innovations?
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According to research findings, what typically occurs before the emergence of novelty in innovation?
According to research findings, what typically occurs before the emergence of novelty in innovation?
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Which statement about the nature of business innovations is accurate?
Which statement about the nature of business innovations is accurate?
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How are new ideas perceived in the context of business innovation?
How are new ideas perceived in the context of business innovation?
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What role does prototype creation play in the development phase of innovation?
What role does prototype creation play in the development phase of innovation?
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Why must firms continue to invent in their industry?
Why must firms continue to invent in their industry?
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What is a critical aspect of commercializing new ideas and technologies?
What is a critical aspect of commercializing new ideas and technologies?
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Which function of a business model helps identify potential users of technology?
Which function of a business model helps identify potential users of technology?
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What does the cost structure in a business model estimate?
What does the cost structure in a business model estimate?
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Why might a company use a familiar business model for a new innovation?
Why might a company use a familiar business model for a new innovation?
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What is NOT a function of a business model?
What is NOT a function of a business model?
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How does technology's economic value become realized?
How does technology's economic value become realized?
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Which aspect of a business model describes the firm's position in relation to competitors?
Which aspect of a business model describes the firm's position in relation to competitors?
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Study Notes
Business Innovation Processes
- Business innovation involves invention, development, and implementation.
- Invention is the creation of new ideas with potential value.
- Development involves creating prototypes and establishing a system for using the invention.
- Implementation focuses on the widespread adoption of the innovation.
- Innovation processes are not always linear but involve shifts between invention, development, and implementation.
Business Innovation
- Business innovation centers on creating, developing, and implementing new ideas.
- These ideas can be new combinations of existing ideas, inventions challenging the status quo, or unique approaches.
- An idea is considered innovative if it is perceived as new.
Invention
- The Minnesota Innovation Research Program (MIRP) and other studies have examined the actual process of invention.
- A period of groundwork, involving both deliberate and unplanned events, precedes the emergence of new ideas.
- New ideas are often generated from combining elements of prior knowledge and practice.
- The concept of bisociation (linking ideas from different domains) is a key factor in generating new ideas.
- Invention within organizations can be hindered by internal barriers.
- Knowledge silos and top management teams may stifle new ideas.
The Solution
- Individuals in innovative organizations are often more creative.
- Accessibility to resources can facilitate innovation attempts.
- Integration of knowledge across boundaries (organisational, disciplines, and cultures) is crucial.
- Bottom-up processes such as employee rotation, internal technology fairs, or cross-functional teams can support the development of ideas and encourage collaboration.
Invention Across Fields
- Invention is not confined to a single organization but is part of a wider community or network.
- The flow of knowledge across networks is critical.
- Networks serve as channels and prisms that transmit knowledge, allowing others to perceive and potentially utilize this information.
- Absorptive capacity and relative absorptive capacity are important elements in successful invention. They will impact the rate of learning and implementation of knowledge.
- The location and strategic orientation of an organization within that network will aid its success.
- Organizational factors like reverse engineering, knowledge spillovers, and interaction with other firms can drive robust invention in industries. Firms must consistently innovate to maintain their competitive positions in the market place.
Business Models and Innovation
- Business models are critical for commercializing new technologies and ideas.
- Innovation in business models is equally important as innovation in products and services.
- Business models should be adapted according to their specific context to maximize their benefits.
- A technology’s economic value is realized when successfully implemented through a business model.
- Business models can use established models or develop new models to optimize the use and profit from new technologies/ideas.
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This quiz explores the stages of business innovation, including invention, development, and implementation. It highlights the importance of each stage and how they interact, as well as the perception of new ideas. Test your understanding of these key concepts in the context of business.
