The Oxford Handbook of Open Innovation
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Author Description
This Handbook seeks to be the definitive reference for the large and growing field of Open Innovation. A comprehensive collection of short and authoritative chapters, the volume summarizes the most vital research published in Open Innovation. It is an essential reference for seasoned scholars, a welcome introduction for junior scholars, and a kick-start package for undergraduate and MBA students.Four editors, 75 reviewers, and 136 contributors collaboratively developed 57 chapter handbook chapters. These present the current state of the art featuring academic theory and managerial practice as well as the outlook for how open innovation should be further developed. The empirical, conceptual, and practical insights of the handbook highlight the importance of strengthening practice-inspired research and purposeful knowledge exchanges between individuals, organizations, and ecosystems.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the current state of open innovation research and practice to establish a definitive reference for the field. Edited by a team of prominent scholars including Henry Chesbrough and Wim Vanhaverbeke, the book synthesizes contributions from 136 experts to bridge the gap between academic theory and managerial application. It provides a structured framework for understanding how knowledge exchanges between individuals, organizations, and ecosystems drive innovation.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- 57 chapters covering theoretical foundations and practical applications of open innovation
- Empirical research and case studies on knowledge exchange mechanisms
- Strategic outlooks for future development in innovation ecosystems
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on organizational and ecosystem-level innovation rather than individual creative psychology
- It serves as a summary of existing research rather than a primary source of new experimental data
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this volume as a foundational reference for both scholars and students within the field of innovation management. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is designed to serve as a comprehensive survey of the current literature.
Page Count:
1008
Publication Date:
2024-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192899791
ISBN-13:
9780192899798
Business
Economics
Innovation
Reference
Strategic Planning
Academic
Management