Intendierte Lernergebnisse
By the end of the course, students will develop knowledge as well as an understanding about managing innovations. Along with understanding innovation processes in general, students will also be able to comprehend innovation in the contexts of social value creation and R&D internationalization.R&D - research and development
Lehrmethodik
Lectures, readings, and the exam preparation session(s).
Inhalt/e
Chapter 1: "WHAT AND WHY" - • Introduction to innovation: Definitions, process, types • Special topics: Digital and social innovation • Search strategies for innovationChapter 2: "HOW: PRODUCT, PROCESS AND PARTNERS" - • New product and service development • Open innovation and collaboration • International R&D: Motives, R&D alliances, R&D models, product adaptation • Exploiting intellectual propertyChapter 3: "HOW: ORGANIZATION" - • Innovation strategy • Organizational capabilities for innovation • Special topic: Framework for sustainable innovation
Curriculare Anmeldevoraussetzungen
MA International Management
Literatur
Lecture slides and selected readings:The course is primarily based on the textbook Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market and Organizational Change by Joe Tidd and John Bessant, 7.ed (2020), Wiley. Other selected readings will also be used in the lecture. All literature will be announced at the beginning of the course.