Journal article
Understanding social innovation: A provisional framework
International Journal of Technology Management, Vol.51(1), pp.9-21
2010
Abstract
This article examines what we understand by the concept of social innovation. Historically, the emphasis has been on how to translate innovations in science and technology into commercial applications. Typically, company survival is explained in terms of an 'innovation imperative' in the pursuit of profits and competitive advantage. In contrast, social innovations are triggered by an interest in improving the well-being of people in society. Social rather than economic concerns are the main driver in the development and application of new ideas to solving problems and improving social conditions. We examine the relationship between social, business and technical dimensions and develop a provisional framework for making sense of social innovation. Copyright © 2010 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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- Title
- Understanding social innovation: A provisional framework
- Authors
- P Dawson (Author)Lisa Daniel (Author)
- Publication details
- International Journal of Technology Management, Vol.51(1), pp.9-21
- Publisher
- Inderscience Publishers
- Date published
- 2010
- DOI
- 10.1504/IJTM.2010.033125
- ISSN
- 0267-5730; 0267-5730
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451443202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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