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Innovation as the core competency of a service organisation: the role of technology, knowledge and networks

Jay Kandampully · 2002 · European Journal of Innovation Management

Summary. Service organizations compete through innovation driven by technology, knowledge, and networks. The paper argues that a firm's true resource is the amorphous knowledge created through customer and partner relationships, which enables innovation as a core competency. Innovation only delivers value when firms align their capabilities to meet customer needs in the marketplace.

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Kandampully, J.. (2002). Innovation as the core competency of a service organisation: the role of technology, knowledge and networks. European Journal of Innovation Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/14601060210415144

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DOI
10.1108/14601060210415144
Countries
Australia
Regions
Oceania
Categories
innovation-theory, innovation-networks, general-innovation
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2026-04-28