Based on applied economics and from the perspective of an innovator seeking to develop a new digital business, this textbook is aimed at MBA and advanced undergraduate audiences interested in innovation strategy and competition in digital industries. Step-by-step, the book guides innovators through a dynamic market analysis and business model design, leading to an assessment of the future evolution of the market and the broader innovation ecosystem, and what the innovator can do to position the innovation for continued success. Each chapter defines and provides references for key concepts that can be further explored through suggested readings and study questions. Real-world case studies further facilitate forming a comprehensive view on how to resolve strategic challenges of digital innovation. The topics covered in this text are essential for a broad range of managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, technologists, and analysts to understand in depth.
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Part I. Introduction: 1. What is Special about Digital Business Innovation?; 2. Digital Disruption; 3. Disruptive Communication Networks; Part II. Information Products and Sources: 4. Production of Information Goods; 5. Pricing of Information; 6. Consumption of Information; 7. Building and Commercializing Data Assets; 8. Business Model Design for Information Goods; Part III. Networks: 9. Networks and Systems; 10. Network Competition; 11. Platform Strategies; Part IV. Organizing Digital Innovations: 12. The Inverted Firm; 13. Digital Business Models; 14. Business Model Framework; Part V. Gaining Ecosystem Momentum: 15. Launching a New Digital Business Model; 16. Sources of Competitive Advantage in Digital Ecosystems; 17. Intellectual Property Rights and Digital Technologies.
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'This book will be a valuable resource for students in a range of courses related to digital innovation, strategy, and business models, and more generally to any reader interested in these topics. An important element of the book is a series of case studies that will help readers to connect theory to practice. Highly recommended.' Chris Forman, Cornell University
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A practical, research-based approach to digital innovation strategy ideal for advanced undergraduates, MBA students, and professionals.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781009209007
Publisert
2023-12-21
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
630 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
179 mm
Dybde
13 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
322

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Biographical note

Aija Leiponen is a professor of Strategy and Business Economics in the Cornell University SC Johnson College of Business. She is an internationally renowned scholar of innovation and technological change. Straddling the fields of economics and strategic management, her work on digital innovation has been published in leading academic outlets and management reviews and has influenced both digital policy and managerial practice.