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Anticipating Disruptive Innovation

Jay Paap, Ralph Katz · 2004 · Research-Technology Management

Summary. Organizations must balance efficient current operations with future innovation, managing both disruptive and sustaining innovations simultaneously. The paper identifies three distinct patterns of substitution that show how customer needs and technological capabilities interact to drive innovation. Understanding these dynamics helps companies anticipate and navigate disruptive change.

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Paap, J., & Katz, R.. (2004). Anticipating Disruptive Innovation. Research-Technology Management. https://doi.org/10.1080/08956308.2004.11671647

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DOI
10.1080/08956308.2004.11671647
Countries
Brazil, United States
Regions
South America, North America
Categories
innovation-theory, general-innovation
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2026-04-28