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IS6101 IT and Innovation - Kristiania University College
PART 1 - Innovation models and concepts
(Addresses learning outcome 1)
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)
2. What is meant by "lock-in effect"? (explain the theory and provide an example)
3. What is the difference between the "closed innovation model" and the "open innovation model"? (explain the theory and provide an example)
4. 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)
5. 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)
1. Describe the innovation reinforcement mechanism figure and explain how the mechanism works?
a. Include a definition of "information infrastructure"
b. Include a description of "space of possibilities"
2. Explain the double set of challenges faced in innovation of infrastructures?
3. Apply your understanding of the innovation reinforcement mechanism to an example of your choice (not previously discussed in class) and discuss how it works?
PART 3 - Innovation Processes in organizations (case study) (Addresses learning outcome 3)
1. 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? 2. 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?
3. Use the example of "Coursera" and discuss whether this can be regarded as a disruptive innovation or not? Based on your categorisation, discuss the likely future strategy of the company.
Article - GENERATIVE MECHANISMS FOR INNOVATION IN INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURES by Bendik Bygstad