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Configuration de modes d'innovation : les innovateurs prévisibles et les francs-tireurs

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  • Roger Miller
  • Roger Blais

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[fre] Cette étude présente les résultats d'une enquête sur les modes d'innovation. L'échantillon se compose de 43 entreprises canadiennes réparties en six secteurs industriels.. Les modes d'innovation des firmes se sont révélés hautement tributaires des secteurs industriels. De fait, l'innovation au sein de la plupart des entreprises suit un cours prévisible et propre à leur secteur industriel. Une minorité non négligeable d'entreprises adoptait quant à elle un comportement indépendant, semblable aux modes d'innovation ayant cours dans d'autres industries.. Une taxonomie empirique des modes d'innovation débordant les cadres industriels est présentée. Quatre configurations ressortent de l'analyse des données selon que le mode d'innovation est basé (i) sur la science, (ii) sur l'expérimentation continue, (iii) sur les économies d'échelle, et (iv) sur l'adoption d'équipements spécialisés et l'informatique. [eng] This study reports on an investigation of modes of innovation in 43 firms in six industrial sectors. Modes of innovations were found to be highly sector specific. In fact, most firms innovate in predictable fashions, in conformity with the logic of innovation in their industry. A substantial minority of firms adopt maverick behaviors, similar to modes of innovation which prevail in other industries.. An empirical taxonomy of modes of innovation cutting across industry lines is presented. Four configurations emerged from the data analysis : (i) science-based product innovations ; (ii) entrepreneurial fast-track global cost leaders ; (iv) lethargie reliance on information and process technology.

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  • Roger Miller & Roger Blais, 1992. "Configuration de modes d'innovation : les innovateurs prévisibles et les francs-tireurs," Revue d'Économie Industrielle, Programme National Persée, vol. 61(1), pages 33-53.
    • Handle: RePEc:prs:recind:rei_0154-3229_1992_num_61_1_1435
    DOI: 10.3406/rei.1992.1435
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