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Considerations about the Essential Features of Innovation
Considerations about the Essential Features of Innovation

Author(s): Geanina S. Banu, Andreea Dumitrescu, Anca Alexandra Purcarea
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Methodology and research technology
Published by: Fundatia Română pentru Inteligenta Afacerii
Keywords: Innovation; Risk factors; Innovation systems; Measuring indicators;

Summary/Abstract: Defining and classifying innovation represents a complex approach both theoretical and practical. While comprising various views, the innovation concept is permanently redefined according to various criteria. Nevertheless, approaching innovation generic features should be always considered as defining the core of innovation as a concept. The aim of the present paper is to perform a literature review identifying the essential features of innovation with the aim of providing a comprehensive and holistic view of the concept. Furthermore, the present article aims at delivering a theoretical guide on innovation. To this end, the review comprises definition of concept, classification, risk factors, innovation systems and measuring indicators.

  • Issue Year: II/2014
  • Issue No: 05
  • Page Range: 135-142
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English