Gaining momentum: managing the diffusion of innovations

Diffusion, or the widespread adoption of innovations, is a critical yet under-researched topic. There is a wide gap between development and successful adoption of an innovation. Therefore, a better understanding of why and how an innovation is adopted can help develop realistic management and busine...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London Imperial College Press c2010
Series:Series on technology management v 15
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Online Access:FHN01
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Summary:Diffusion, or the widespread adoption of innovations, is a critical yet under-researched topic. There is a wide gap between development and successful adoption of an innovation. Therefore, a better understanding of why and how an innovation is adopted can help develop realistic management and business plans. Most books on this topic use a single-discipline approach to explain the diffusion of innovations. This book adopts a multi-disciplinary and managerial process approach to understanding and promoting the adoption of innovations, based on the latest research and practice. It will be of interest to graduates and researchers in marketing, product development and innovation courses
Physical Description:xiii, 431 p. ill. (some col.)
ISBN:9781848163553

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