Open Innovation
You are required to write an essay on open innovation based on the special issue:
The Future of Open Innovation Edited by Ellen Enkel, Oliver Gassmann, and Henry Chesbrough in R&D Management Journal (June, 2010, Volume 40, Issue 3, Page 213-343). Web link:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/radm.2010.40.issue-3/issuetoc
Typically, your essay should have (a) an executive summary (b) Introduction (c) literature review of Open Innovation theories (d) explanation of the theory/framework/model you are focusing (e) discussion and analysis (f) findings and what you have learnt from this coursework (g) references (Harvard Referencing System).
In this assignment, you need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the open innovation theories including counterparty debates and issues in innovation and technology management. You are expected to use relevant materials from a range of sources (journal articles in this special issue in particular), including research books, journal articles, conference proceedings etc. when formulating your assignment. Your analysis, discussion and evaluation should be backed with appropriate examples where necessary.
