Introduction and Fundamentals

Oliver Gassmann (), Karolin Frankenberger (), Roman Sauer (), Ivo Blohm () and Maximilian Palmié ()
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Oliver Gassmann: University of St. Gallen
Karolin Frankenberger: University of St. Gallen
Roman Sauer: Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG
Ivo Blohm: University of St. Gallen
Maximilian Palmié: University of St. Gallen

Chapter Chapter 1 in Exploring the Field of Business Innovation, 2025, pp 1-18 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter lays the foundation for understanding business innovation as an interdisciplinary and evolving academic field. It outlines the fragmentation in innovation research and highlights the challenges posed by the diverse theoretical lenses applied across studies. It addresses the need for more cohesive frameworks that bridge disparate approaches and connect theoretical foundations with practical applications. Through a discussion on the origins and evolution of innovation studies, the chapter introduces the concept of innovation management and positions it as a focal point in reconciling fragmented perspectives. The role of academic disciplines, the diffusion of innovation theory, and the growing importance of innovation for firms and societies are explored, setting the stage for the chapters that follow.

Keywords: Business innovation; Innovation management; Innovation research; Logical reasoning (abduction; deduction; induction); Role of theory; Scientific inquiry; Theoretical foundations; Types of theories (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-03104-4_1

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