"INNOVATION DIFFUSION
A Guide
to Network Externalities and Critical Mass Dynamics"
In
this paper we review diffusion of innovations in the Information
Communications Technology markets. We discuss the relevance
of
network effects in an interconnected economy and look at the
self-reinforcing dynamics of increasing returns in the form of network
externalities, critical mass and market tipping. Critical mass triggers
exponential market growth at a particular stage in the life-cycle of a
network product. Market tipping is as a key consequence of increasing
returns whereby successful standards may benefit from a
‘winner
takes all’ scenario.
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"THE
COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
IN
THE INFORMATION ECONOMY"
Subject:
How
telecommunications corporations compete in technological environments
of low strategic differentiation. The preservation of the competitive
environment through complex adaptive behaviour. Isomorphic strategic
behaviour as a means for technology risk reduction. Research
conducted in collaboration with Warwick Business School, UK.
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"EFFECTS
OF CONVERGENCE
AND
DIGITISATION ON THE ICT INDUSTRY"
Subject:
Convergence
and digitisation are part of a new and important phenomenon that
influences ICT strategy and strategic business models. Convergence is
an established reality and an industry norm where the delineation of
industry sectors is not finite and product categories are provided by
several sectors.
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"DISTINGUISHED
SCHOLARS SPEAK OUT:
EVOLUTION
OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT"
Subject:
Cluster analysis of the views of Distinguished Scholars on the
state of the field of strategic management. The project employs a
multi-stage Delphi method to summarize and cluster the views and
perspectives of leading strategic thinkers. Research conducted in
collaboration with San Francisco State University, USA.
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"RAPID
STRATEGIC THINKING:
NEW
MODELS OF DECISION MAKING"
Stream
1: Strategic Cognition in Heart Surgery
Stream 2: Strategic Cognition in Business Decisions
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