ISBN: 9781333844707 - Generational Innovation: The Reconfiguration of Existing Systems and the Failure of Established Firms (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Often, groundbreaking innovations are immediately apparent, and their value is easy to recognize. However, sometimes truly impactful creations are not so easily spotted, introducing shifts in relational knowledge, or knowledge about the interactions between relevant components and system performance. This book defines "generational innovation" and illustrates its significance through a case study of the semiconductor photolithographic alignment equipment industry. The author argues that generational innovations necessitate significant shifts in the information processing capabilities of an organization since established problem-solving routines and procedures are no longer sufficient for continued success. The book concludes that generational innovation, though it requires less new scientific knowledge than other types of innovation, can have important and unexpected organizational and competitive consequences. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…