Technological entrepreneurship technology-driven vs market-driven innovation /

This comprehensive book responds to the growing demand to study entrepreneurship as a key driver of innovation and competitive advantage. Challenging the existing idea that technological entrepreneurship exists predominantly in SMEs and as a result of market demands, the author argues that a commitm...

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Main Author: Chaston, Ian (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.
Cham, Switzerland : 2017.
Physical Description:
1 online resource.
Subjects:
Business.
Entrepreneurship.
Leadership.
Management.
Industrial management.
Technological innovations -- Economic aspects.
Online Access:SpringerLink - Click here for access
Contents:
  • Preface; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1: Entrepreneurship; Introduction; The Industrial Revolution; Entrepreneurship; An Alternative Perspective; Innovation; Definitions; Entrepreneurial Infrastructure; References; 2: Technological Entrepreneurs; Character Traits; Vision; Opportunity Orientation; Foresight; Collaborative Orientation; Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy; References; 3: Leadership and€Structure; Management Style; Role Fulfilment; Communication; The Dark Side; Appropriate Structure; Organic Structures; Ambidextrous Organisations; References.
  • 4: Opportunity Emergence and€Evolution Discovery; Knowledge; Discontinuity; Bold Innovation; References; 5: Macroenvironment; Introduction; Economics; Politics; Legislation; Technology; Meta-Trends; References; 6: Competence; Constrasting Theories; Dynamic Competence; Competence Enhancement; Technological Competence; Creativity; References; 7: Strategising; The Strategy Paradox; Strategy-As-Practice; Emergent Strategy; Market Learning; Strategy Validation; Business Models; References; 8: Managing Process; Managerial Dilemma; Leadership; Managing Teams.
  • Dynamic Capability Strategic Planning; Radical Innovation; References; 9: New Knowledge Acquisition; Knowledge; Open Innovation; Networks; Alliances; Purchasing Knowledge; References; 10: The Service Sector; Sector Importance; Customer Satisfaction; Competitive Advantage; Financial Services; Business Model Innovation; Productivity; The IT Revolution; References; 11: Healthcare; Introduction; Opportunities; Specialist Knowledge; Biotechnology; Genomics; Digital Technology; Medical Data; References; 12: Emerging Futures; Introduction; Global Warming and€Energy.
  • Climate Change Healthcare; Robots; Artificial Intelligence; The Internet of€Things; References; Index.

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