Overview
This Discussion
- Here is TEXTBOOK(S) AND REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Title: Strategic Management of Technological Innovation
- Author: Melissa A. Schilling
- Publisher: McGraw Hill
- Year Published: 2022
- Edition: 7th
- ISBN: 13: 9781265766504 (eBook), 9781264387823 (Loose-Leaf), 9781264080939 (Rental)
Assignment:
For this week's discussion, we'll focus on the company you chose from previous assignments. Your task is to identify and analyze the model of innovation this company employs. How does this model influence the company's operations, strategy, and culture? What successes or challenges has the company faced in implementing this model? Sharing your findings will not only deepen your own understanding of innovation in practice but will also enrich the learning experience for your peers.
Initial Response:
- Revisit the company you chose in Week 1, and focus your research on identifying and analyzing the model of innovation it employs.
- In your initial post, include the following:
- A brief description of the model of innovation your chosen company uses. It could be open innovation, disruptive innovation, incremental innovation, etc.
- An analysis of how this model is implemented within the company. Consider questions such as:
- How does this model align with the company's culture and business strategies?
- What are some specific instances where this model has been effectively applied?
- What results or successes has the company achieved using this model?
Response to Others
- Read at least two posts by your classmates. Respond with thoughtful questions or comments that invite further discussion. For instance, you might:
- Compare and contrast your chosen company’s innovation model with those of the companies analyzed by your peers.
- Discuss any similarities or differences in how these models have been applied.
- Provide additional insights or examples related to the points raised by your classmates.