Reference no: EM133046652 , Length: word count:3000
IS6101 IT & Innovation
PART 1 - Innovation models and concepts
(Addresses learning outcome 1)
How would you define "innovation" - and what is the role of a "business model" in the innovation process? (explain the theory and provide an example)
What is meant by "increasing returns to adoption"? (explain the theory and provide an example)
What is meant by "organizational mindfulness - and when should organisations be "mindful"? (explain the theory and provide an example)
What are the three central activities that organisations can explore when they develop the role of social media in innovation? (explain the theory and provide an example)
What are the barriers to "service innovation" in a product-oriented company? (explain the theory and provide an example)
PART 2 - Innovation in organizations
(Addresses learning outcome 2)
Describe the innovation model shown in the figure below and explain what the red trajectories represent?
What characterises disruptive innovation - and how can organisations use disruption theory, when they develop their strategy?
Explain the difference between user-driven and user-centred innovation processes? (provide examples for both processes)
Explain the key differences and similarities between user innovation and open innovation processes? (provide examples for both processes)
PART 3 - Innovation Processes in organizations (case study) (Addresses learning outcome 3)
In the Netflix documentary "Print the Legend", the main organisations develop their approach to innovation significantly over time. What elements of disruptive innovation and open innovation do you think can inform us about the development of Makerbot and Formlabs?
In the teaching case "Tactical NAV", describe which factors made it possible for Jonathan Springer to innovate? Use von Hippels' model of the new innovation paradigm to discuss why his innovation was not adopted by the military or others?
Use the example of "reMarkable" and discuss whether this can be regarded as a disruptive technology or not? Based on your categorisation, discuss the likely future strategy of the company.
Attachment:- IT and Innovation Assignment.rar