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Beyond the Buzz: Unpacking the Forms and Practices of Dedicated Open Innovation Functions

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Open Innovation (OI) has become a key part of corporate strategy, and many firms have adopted dedicated organizational functions to leverage OI. However, current literature lacks insights into how firms deploy such functions and what they do. To address this issue, this article provides insights from interviews with senior managers in dedicated OI functions in 20 different firms. The findings reveal three ways that firms can employ these functions and the key practices for which they are responsible. Finally, dedicated OI functions can change over time as the firms’ OI capabilities mature.

Source: California Management Review

DOI: 10.1177/00081256241276566

Authors: Justyna Dąbrowska, Joona Keränen, Anne-Laure Mention

Institutions: RMIT University, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, University of Liège, Tampere University, INESC TEC, Singapore University of Social Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Innovation and Knowledge Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,700

OpenAlex ID: W4403171975

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