Exploring innovation through open networks: A review and initial research questions

IIMB Management Review

Jonathan Ye¹  Atreyi Kankanhalli² 

[1] Department of Information Systems & Operations Management, The University of Auckland Business School, Owen G Glenn Building, Auckland, New Zealand;Department of Information Systems, School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore;

关键词: Inbound open innovation;    Knowledge brokering;    Open networks;    Innovation performance;    Seekers;    Solvers;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.iimb.2013.02.002

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The open innovation strategy as an emerging approach towards innovation is beginning to receive attention from organisations and researchers. Open innovation signifies opening up of internal R&D by leveraging inflow and outflow of knowledge. Open network is one mechanism of open innovation, which brings solvers from different domains to work on problems posted by seekers. Since solvers and seekers serve as the foundation for the realisation of the open innovation strategy, such understanding is imperative to encourage participation and realise benefits from open networks. This article investigates the potential factors that can promote solvers' and seekers' participation in open networks.

【 授权许可】

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