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| Author: | Mahmoud-Jouini, S. B. Charue-Duboc, F. |
| Title: | Enhancing discontinuous innovation through knowledge combination: the case of an exploratory unit within an established automotive firm |
| Journal: | Creativity and innovation management
2008 : JUN, VOL 17:2, p. 127-135 |
| Index terms: | innovation R&D management organizational design creativity case studies |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | According to existing literature, exploitation and exploration units ought to be separated in businesses. This article focuses on analyzing the unit of exploration that's purpose is to create radical innovations. Knowledge combination being vital for radical innovations, the article aims to explore the ideal organizational design and creativity processes that support knowledge combination and discontinuous innovations. An in-depth case study of a multidivisional firm operating in the automobile industry and known for its breakthrough innovations is conducted to investigate the key factors that enhance knowledge combination in businesses. |
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