Beschreibung:
Originally published in 1992 this book analyses the development of innovations. Introducing theories of product development, adoption and diffusion, it then places them in the context of industrial networks, investigating such topics as user-involvement, interaction and market strategies.
1. Introduction 2. Innovation 3. Product Development, Adoption and Diffusion 4. Interaction and Networks 5. User Involvement in Product Development 6. Development of Innovations Within Networks 7. Managerial Implications. Appendix A: Critical Issues To Be Considered When Involving Potential Users and Various Third Parties in Product Development Processes Appnedix B: Some Methodological Considerations