The sources of innovation
Book • 1988
Eric von Hippel's "The Sources of Innovation" is a seminal work in the field of innovation studies.
The book challenges the traditional view that innovation primarily originates from large corporations' R&D departments.
Instead, von Hippel argues that users themselves are a significant source of innovation, often developing new products and services to meet their own needs.
He presents a wealth of empirical evidence to support this claim, drawing on case studies from various industries.
The book explores the implications of this user-centric view of innovation for business strategy and public policy.
It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the diverse sources of innovation and their interactions.
The book challenges the traditional view that innovation primarily originates from large corporations' R&D departments.
Instead, von Hippel argues that users themselves are a significant source of innovation, often developing new products and services to meet their own needs.
He presents a wealth of empirical evidence to support this claim, drawing on case studies from various industries.
The book explores the implications of this user-centric view of innovation for business strategy and public policy.
It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the diverse sources of innovation and their interactions.
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