The Sociology of Innovation
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Technological innovation is a phenomenon that has been explored from a variety of perspectives, most prominently from the perspective of economics. Recently scholars from organizational and economic sociology have begun to explore innovation. In your view, does this research offer a coherent perspective on innovation? Of what value is an organizational and economic sociology perspective on innovation? In your essay, use your own ideas and readings from organization studies, economic sociology, and strategy and innovation.
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