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What is one reason companies underinvest in R&D?
What is one reason companies underinvest in R&D?
- There is certainty of making profits.
- They have too much social knowledge.
- They lack any competition in their market.
- They are uncertain about the success of their investments. (correct)
What can lead to a lack of innovation in the market?
What can lead to a lack of innovation in the market?
- High protection of intellectual property.
- Excess R&D investment by firms.
- The presence of imitators who replicate innovations. (correct)
- Strong collaboration between firms and researchers.
What is a challenge in achieving effective collaboration in the innovation ecosystem?
What is a challenge in achieving effective collaboration in the innovation ecosystem?
- Recognition of tacit knowledge.
- Short-term focus on R&D.
- Coordination among varying actors. (correct)
- Excessive investment in R&D.
What is a direction failure in innovation?
What is a direction failure in innovation?
What is necessary for addressing the relationship between R&D expenditure and openness?
What is necessary for addressing the relationship between R&D expenditure and openness?
Which manual published by the OECD focuses on non-technological innovation?
Which manual published by the OECD focuses on non-technological innovation?
What often results from a focus on short-term objectives in research?
What often results from a focus on short-term objectives in research?
What is one impact of weak intellectual property protection on innovation?
What is one impact of weak intellectual property protection on innovation?
Flashcards
Underinvestment in R&D
Underinvestment in R&D
The tendency of companies to invest less in research and development (R&D) than is socially optimal due to the uncertainties of returns and the potential for imitation.
Market Failure in Innovation
Market Failure in Innovation
The inability of innovators to protect their inventions from being copied by others, which can discourage further innovation.
Balance in R&D and Openness
Balance in R&D and Openness
The process of collaborating in research while also investing in intellectual property protection, aiming to balance openness with securing advantages.
Imitators in Innovation
Imitators in Innovation
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Direction Failure in Innovation
Direction Failure in Innovation
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Frascati Manual
Frascati Manual
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Oslo Manual
Oslo Manual
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Tacit Knowledge
Tacit Knowledge
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Study Notes
Measuring Innovation
- Innovation is a crucial market element, often proxied by R&D investment.
- Private sector R&D investment is often insufficient due to uncertainty about profitability and imitation risk.
- Companies fear unsuccessful R&D investments, difficulty maintaining competitive edge, and anticipating market shifts.
- Market failures occur when innovators cannot effectively protect their creations from imitators.
- Protecting intellectual property requires a balance between R&D spending and openness to collaboration.
- Firms collaborating in open research but investing less perform similarly to non-sharing firms with higher investment.
Challenges to Innovation
- Network Management: Coordination and collaboration within the innovation ecosystem (researchers, businesses, government, investors) are crucial.
- Scientific Knowledge: The focus on short-term gains may lead to underinvestment in potentially valuable scientific research.
- Tacit Knowledge: Communication barriers and loss of enterprise can hinder tacit knowledge diffusion.
- Imitators: Weak intellectual property protection and lack of competitive advantage attract imitators.
Innovation Direction Failures
- A technology push (lack of market view, exclusivity, accessibility, ethical concerns) and a demand pull (underrepresentation of market segments, short-term focus) can lead to innovation direction failures. These failures occur when innovation or technological advancements are not aligned with societal needs, values, or priorities.
Measuring Innovation: Frameworks
- The OECD publishes a manual for R&D (the Frascati Manual, first published in 1963).
- The OECD also publishes the Oslo Manual for technological (1992) and non-technological innovation (2005).
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Description
Explore the nuances of innovation, highlighting the critical role of R&D investment and the implications of market failures. Learn about the challenges organizations face in balancing intellectual property protection with collaboration in a competitive landscape. This quiz delves into network management, scientific knowledge, and the dynamics of tacit knowledge in innovation ecosystems.
