Holistic Innovation

This book is a new exploration of the paradigm of innovation with Chinese characteristics in the context of a new era. Based on the evolution of innovation paradigm theories at domestic and international level, the book initiates a dialogue between Eastern and Western innovation theories. The book proposes "holistic innovation" which is defined as an open, collaborative, and total innovation under the guidance of strategy, in order to make effective allocation of resources. This book further discusses and summarizes the application of holistic innovation in the upgrading of global value chains, China's high value-added manufacturing, the urban Internet, rural development, and other related corporate and industrial cases, regional development, and national strategies.

Proposes holistic innovation as a new paradigm of innovation based on Eastern wisdom and best innovation practices Draws from the advantages of Eastern philosophy and traditional Chinese culture Provides valuable implications for the catch-up of Chinese firms' innovation progress and challenges

Auteur

Jin Chen is a Professor of Innovation Management at the School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, and the Director of Research Center of Technological Innovation at Tsinghua University, China. He went to MIT Sloan School of Management (USA) in 1998 as a visiting scholar, and SPRU of Sussex University (UK) as a visiting fellow in 2000. His primary research focus on management of technological innovation, and innovation policy. He was selected as one of the world's top 50 management thinkers in 2021 (Thinkers50 Global Ranking). Champion of open innovation, indigenous innovation and total innovation, and he has developed the idea of holistic innovation which takes a systemic perspective to tech innovation. His theory of management argues that knowledge innovation and value rationality lie at management's heart. He was honored as a distinguished professor of Chang Jiang scholars in 2014. He is the Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Innovation Studies, Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, and Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies.

Contenu
Duty of the Times: Development of a World Power in Science and Technology Innovation, and Theories of Innovation.- East Meets West: Dialogue between Classical and New Innovation Theories.- China's Innovation Theories: Emergence of Holistic Innovation.- Innovation Paradigm in the New Era: Theoretical Framework of Holistic Innovation.- Leading Implementation in Innovation: Methodology of Holistic Innovation.- Upgrade of Global Value Chain: Establishing Holistic Innovation in World-Class Enterprises.- High Value-Added Manufacturing: Holistic Innovation in Chinese Manufacturing.- Pillar of a Great Power: Holistic Innovation in Development of the Chinese High-Speed Railway Industry.- Urban Internet: Holistic Innovation in Smart cities.- Rural Revitalization: Holistic Innovation in Rural Construction Experiences.- Integrated Contemplations in Global Development.-