Frugal Innovation

This book discusses the growing use and importance of frugal innovation in society. Frugal innovation looks at innovating in a cost-efficient manner by taking into account available resources. This book explains how frugal innovation is different to other types of innovation and how frugal innovation offers a creative solution to issues of sustainability and the circular economy. The book approaches innovation by taking into account the stakeholders and how companies can innovate efficiently in an inclusive manner. It presents successful cases of companies that have innovated frugally, making the book an engaging read for anyone who is interested to learn more.

List of contents

1. Frugal innovation: an overview 2. Theoretical frameworks 3. Features and benefits 4. Types of frugal innovation 5. Entrepreneurship 6. Value creation in frugal innovation 7. Design process of frugal innovation 8. Responsible innovation 9. Social action 10. Frugal innovation: future trends and directions
Index

About the author

Vanessa Ratten is Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Department of Management and Marketing, La Trobe Business School, Australia.

Summary

This book discusses the growing use and importance of frugal innovation in society. Frugal innovation looks at innovating in a cost-efficient manner by taking into account available resources. It presents successful cases of companies that have innovated frugally, making the book an engaging read for anyone who is interested to learn more.

Product details

• Authors: Vanessa Ratten, Vanessa (La Trobe University Ratten, Ratten Vanessa
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.02.2019
• EAN: 9781138316218
• ISBN: 978-1-138-31621-8
• No. of pages: 126
• Series: Innovation and Technology Horizons
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; Business & Economics / General, Business innovation, Management: leadership & motivation, business strategy, Management: leadership and motivation, Research & development management, Research and development management