Dimensions of innovation
The Journal of Technology TransferPublished 1 September 1978Open access
Donald C. Pelz, Fred C. Munson, Linda L. Jenstrom
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System-wide innovation requires both an effective diffusion process and diffusion capacity, to disseminate knowledge about specific innovations and also about ways to build innovative capacity.
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Within a conceptual framework of three dimensions, this paper examines parallels between the process of innovation in ship-building and in nursing care. Major conclusions are: 1. A given innovation must include not only technological change but also embedding activities to ensure its fit into the adopting organization.
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Decision Sciences
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