E-service innovation: combining directed and practice-based approaches

Maria Chiara Di Guardo and Francesca Cabiddu

The Service Industries Journal, 2015, vol. 35, issue 1-2, 81-95

Abstract: This paper aims to contribute to the service innovation literature by analyzing the different phases of e-service innovation in relation to the dichotomic model of practice-based versus directed innovation. In detail, using the case study method, the study investigates the innovation process of an e-service initiative developed by one of the largest universities in Italy and a banking group during the idea generation, design and implementation steps. The study advances service theory by detailing the integration of existing perspectives on service innovation and revealing the coexistence of directed innovation and practice-based changes. Finally, based on the results of this exploratory study, the paper concludes with research propositions.

Date: 2015
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