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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.

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Introduction and Fundamentals

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    2025年

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  • Oliver Gassmann,
  • Karolin Frankenberger,
  • Roman Sauer,
  • Ivo Blohm,
  • Maximilian Palmié

摘要

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.