Frugal innovation: models, means, methods

In light of growing discourse on 'frugal innovation', this book offers novel approaches to innovation based on extensive empirical research. The study complements a decade of scholarly attention on frugal innovation by taking a research-based approach to innovation in resource-scarce and complex institutional contexts. The findings suggest that concepts such as frugal, reverse, jugaad, social, grassroots and inclusive innovation in fact represent heterogeneous assemblies of innovation for social, environmental and economic value. The conceptual framework invites attention to more plural sources and elements in the study of models of innovation to inspire further research in the fields of strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, economic sociology and development studies. The design framework offers models, metrics and competencies for practitioners and policymakers to identify, evaluate and design frugal innovations. The comprehensive view of frugal innovation demonstrates how firms can implement globally competitive strategies by pursuing innovation for humanity to improve lives for everyone, everywhere.

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Machine generated contents note: Part I. Models of Frugal Innovation; 1. Defining the Context; 2. MODEL 1. How do social entrepreneurs conceptualise innovation?; 3. MODEL 2: How do social entrepreneurs conceptualise innovation in the face of institutional voids and resource scarcity?; Part II. Towards a Theory of Frugal Innovation; 4. Integrative Results and Theory Development; 5. Testing the Models and Theory Using Seconday Case Examples; 6. Implications for Research, Practice and Policy; Part III. Tools for Practice and Research; 7. A. Toolkit to Identify and Categorise Frugal Innovations; 8. B. Lessons from the Frugal Innovation Lab; 9. C. Detailed Research Methodology and Design.