Technological Innovation

Start with the central ideas

Begin with the Chapter 17 flashcards, which introduce the application of scientific knowledge to a new product, process or service. The deck also describes innovation as a useful departure from previous ways of doing things. Use the cards to become familiar with the terms before moving on to a broader map.

Next, open the Technological innovation cap 1 mind map. It introduces new devices, methods and materials for commercial or practical use, and considers new products and firms’ margins. Compare its description with the ideas in the flashcards.

Explore management and change

The Technological Innovation mind map introduces types, levels, processes, sources and outcomes of innovation. Use it to organize the ideas you have met so far. Then look at Management of Technological Innovation, which considers how firms create value and profit and develop competitiveness.

For another perspective, Innovation & Technology discusses renewal of processes and products. A separate map looks at challenges of innovation and technology adoption, including the role of small and medium-sized enterprises. As you study, note which ideas each map emphasizes and return to the flashcards when you want to check a term.

Connect and practice

Technological Innovation is a section of Innovation and Creativity in Business administration and management (incl. project management). Use the maps on this page to examine technological innovation within that unit, starting with its descriptions and moving toward questions of management and change.

There are no quizzes listed here. If you want to test yourself, a free account lets you make your own quiz from a mind map and save your quiz scores. Use the map to check your answers, then return to the flashcards for another look at the terms. Choose a resource and build a study sequence that works for you.