On the Identity of Technological Objects and User Innovations in Function

Philip Faulkner, Jochen Runde · 2009 · Academy of Management Review

Summary. This paper develops a theory explaining how technological objects gain identity through both their physical form and intended function. The authors use this framework to categorize different types of technological change and highlight user-driven innovations that modify how objects are used, an area previous research largely overlooked.

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Faulkner, P., & Runde, J.. (2009). On the Identity of Technological Objects and User Innovations in Function. Academy of Management Review. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2009.40632318

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DOI: 10.5465/amr.2009.40632318
Countries: United Kingdom
Regions: Europe
Categories: innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28