Print Email Facebook Twitter Disruptive change and the reconfiguration of innovation ecosystems Title Disruptive change and the reconfiguration of innovation ecosystems Author Dedehayir, Ozgur (Queensland University of Technology) Ortt, J.R. (TU Delft Economics of Technology and Innovation) Seppänen, Marko (Tampere University) Date 2017 Abstract This conceptual paper extends the traditional view of disruptive change, which considers the effects of rivalry between an incumbent and new entrant firm, by examining the impact of disruption upon the ‘innovation ecosystem’ in its entirety – the group of organisations that collaborate in creating a holistic value proposition for the end-user. Following Adner’s “ecosystem-as-structure” perspective, we develop propositions that anticipate structural differences between incumbent and disruptive innovation ecosystems, and then review these propositions in the context of three historical, disruptive innovation cases; Bakelite (a synthetic plastic), microwave oven, and photocopier. Through these cases, we illustrate that the manner of innovation ecosystem reconfiguration is likely to depend on the design attributes of the product, as well as the type of disruption experienced. We conclude by reflecting upon contemporary cases of disruption enabled through digital technologies, and proposing a framework that can guide future research. Subject BakeliteDisruptive changeEcosystem as structureInnovation ecosystemMicrowave ovenPhotocopierValue blueprint To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:4b85c074-39a1-4fe6-a917-3ad0a7e1fc18 DOI https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-27242017000300002 Source Journal of Technology Management and Innovation, 12 (3), 9-21 Part of collection Institutional Repository Document type journal article Rights © 2017 Ozgur Dedehayir, J.R. Ortt, Marko Seppänen Files PDF art02.pdf 302.46 KB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:4b85c074-39a1-4fe6-a917-3ad0a7e1fc18/datastream/OBJ/view