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

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