Disruptive technologies: Innovators' problem and entrepreneurs' opportunity
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2000
Abstract
This paper examines the statement made by Christensen (1997) that disruptive technologies are introduced into markets with innovations that cost more and perform more poorly than existing products. This is likely to be an industry specific observation, observed in part because of an imprecise definition of disruptive innovation. Empirical evidence suggests that small independent firms are more successful at the innovation process because they are unaffiliated with an existing product line, do not have an existing customer base, and so search for applications where their technology can provide immediate profitability. This "fresh start" advantage means that the innovator's dilemma provides major opportunities for small entrepreneurial firms.
Identifier
84951947561 (Scopus)
ISBN
[0780364422, 9780780364424]
Publication Title
Proceedings of the 2000 IEEE Engineering Management Society EMS 2000
External Full Text Location
https://doi.org/10.1109/EMS.2000.872523
First Page
319
Last Page
324
Recommended Citation
Walsh, Steve and Kirchhoff, Bruce, "Disruptive technologies: Innovators' problem and entrepreneurs' opportunity" (2000). Faculty Publications. 15669.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/15669