Towards Balancing Innovation and Imitation Practices in the Value Creation Process

Numerous studies challenge the ultimately advantageous position of innovators and indicate that imitation, in the whole spectrum of its diverse forms, generates a considerable potential for enhancing the competitiveness of the followers and shaping the path for effective surpassing the innovators. The emerging literature suggest strategic integration of innovative and imitative practices in order to achieve above average profits. Therefore, in this article imitation is considered on par with innovation as an alternative strategic option for successful business performance. The article presents the fundamental conditions affecting the managerial decision on the model of value creation for particular project or its modules

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Year of publication:	2014
Authors:	Najda-Janoszka, Marta
Publisher:	[S.l.] : SSRN
Subject:	Innovation \| Betriebliche Wertschöpfung \| Value creation \| Imitationsstrategie \| Imitation strategy

Extent:	1 Online-Ressource (16 p)
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	In: (eds.) A. Jaki, T. Rojek, Managing organizations in changing environment, Cracow: Foundation of the Cracow Academy of Economics, pp. 383-393, 2014 Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments January 15, 2014 erstellt
Classification:	M10 - Business Administration. General ; O30 - Technological Change; Research and Development. General ; O33 - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

Persistent link: https://ebvufind01.dmz1.zbw.eu/10014142322