Technological Discontinuities: A Multi-Disciplinary Model of Organisational Responses

Robert N. McGrath () and Nathan Bennett
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Robert N. McGrath: Department of Aviation Business Administration, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-3900, USA
Nathan Bennett: Department of Management, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA

International Journal of Innovation Management (ijim), 1997, vol. 01, issue 03, 257-273

Abstract: There is a dearth of management research addressing the proactive management of technological discontinuities. Drawing on diverse literatures, we develop a multi-disciplinary model of organisational responses to technological discontinuities and develop exemplary propositions to guide future research. Specifically, we suggest industry incumbents use the media to praise or attack the legitimacy of technological innovations that potentially enhance or destroy prevailing competencies.

Keywords: Technological discontinuities; technology cycles; institutional legitimacy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1997
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