Call for Chapters: Open Innovation Strategies for Effective Competitive Advantage

Editors

Javier Martínez-Falcó, University of Alicante, Spain
Eduardo Sánchez-García, University of Alicante, Spain
Bartolomé Marco-Lajara, University of Alicante, Spain

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: September 29, 2024
Full Chapters Due: December 22, 2024
Submission Date: December 22, 2024

Introduction

In the rapidly evolving global marketplace, traditional approaches to innovation are being increasingly challenged by the need for more collaborative, dynamic, and inclusive strategies. Open innovation, a concept that promotes the use of both internal and external ideas and paths to market, has emerged as a critical mechanism for organizations seeking to maintain a competitive edge. This book, "Open Innovation Strategies for Effective Competitive Advantage," delves into the theoretical foundations and practical applications of open innovation. It explores how businesses can leverage external collaborations, partnerships, and knowledge-sharing to drive innovation, improve performance, and sustain long-term competitiveness. By synthesizing the latest research, case studies, and expert insights, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the strategic implications of open innovation in today's interconnected world.

Objective

The primary objective of this book is to provide a thorough examination of open innovation strategies and their impact on competitive advantage across various industries. It aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice by offering insights into the successful implementation of open innovation in different organizational contexts. This book seeks to enhance the understanding of how open innovation can be strategically managed to achieve superior outcomes, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and enable firms to stay ahead in a competitive environment. Furthermore, it intends to contribute to the existing body of knowledge by introducing novel frameworks, methodologies, and empirical evidence that highlight the benefits and challenges of adopting open innovation.

Target Audience

This book is geared towards a broad audience, including scholars, researchers, and students in the fields of business, management, and innovation studies. Additionally, it is highly relevant to industry professionals such as innovation managers, R&D leaders, business strategists, and executives who are involved in shaping and implementing innovation strategies within their organizations. Policymakers and consultants who are interested in fostering innovation ecosystems and enhancing national or regional competitiveness will also benefit from the insights provided in this book. The diverse audience will gain valuable perspectives on how open innovation can be utilized to achieve competitive advantage in various sectors and markets.

Recommended Topics

Potential areas of focus include, but are not limited to, the following: - Theoretical foundations of open innovation - Open innovation models and frameworks - Collaborative innovation and strategic partnerships - Intellectual property management in open innovation - The role of digital platforms in open innovation - Open innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Crowdsourcing and co-creation strategies - Innovation ecosystems and networked organizations - Challenges and risks in implementing open innovation - Case studies of open innovation in different industries - Measuring the impact of open innovation on competitive advantage - Policy implications for fostering open innovation - Cross-industry and cross-border innovation collaboration - The future of open innovation: trends and emerging practices

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before September 29, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by October 13, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by December 22, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Open Innovation Strategies for Effective Competitive Advantage. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.



Important Dates

September 29, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
October 13, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
December 22, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
February 2, 2025: Review Results Returned
March 2, 2025: Final Acceptance Notification
March 9, 2025: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Javier Martínez-Falcó University of Alicante javier.falco@ua.es Eduardo Sánchez-García University of Alicante eduardo.sanchez@ua.es Bartolomé Marco-Lajara University of Alicante bartolome.marco@ua.es

Classifications


Business and Management; Social Sciences and Humanities
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