Exploring the research landscape of convergence from a TIM perspective: A review and research agenda

Sick, N; Bröring, S

Exploring the research landscape of convergence from a TIM perspective: A review and research agenda

Sick, N

Bröring, S

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Publisher:: Elsevier BV
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2021, pp. 121321
Issue Date:: 2021-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Sick, N https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0713-6918
dc.contributor.author	Bröring, S
dc.date.accessioned	2022-01-24T00:36:25Z
dc.date.available	2022-01-24T00:36:25Z
dc.date.issued	2021-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2021, pp. 121321
dc.identifier.issn	0040-1625
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/153470
dc.description.abstract	Convergence at the level of science, technology, market or industry can increasingly be witnessed in a number of empirical settings. It is currently seen as one of the most important influence factors on and trigger for developing innovation strategies. This empirical relevance is mirrored by a surge in publications. Therefore, motivated by a highly dynamic but at the same time rather unstructured body of literature, this review offers a systematic and critical analyses of studies related to Technology and Innovation Management (TIM) research that address convergence from a processual perspective. Four major strands can be identified: (1) drivers and patterns of convergence, (2) anticipation of convergence, (3) strategic reactions to convergence, and (4) convergent products. A key finding of this review is that most contributions have been inward oriented, i.e. understanding the dynamics of convergence. A consequence of this inner focus is that the scientific discourse on convergence has to some degree unfolded independently from its theoretical underpinnings. To this end, this review provides a comprehensive framework of convergence research, including current challenges and emerging themes to address these challenges. The resulting research agenda serves as a starting point to inspire future studies of relevance for theory and conceptual development as well as managerial practice.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier BV
dc.relation.ispartof	Technological Forecasting and Social Change
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121321
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	10 Technology, 14 Economics, 15 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
dc.subject.classification	Science Studies
dc.title	Exploring the research landscape of convergence from a TIM perspective: A review and research agenda
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.for	10 Technology
utslib.for	14 Economics
utslib.for	15 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
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dc.date.updated	2022-01-24T00:36:22Z
pubs.publication-status	Published

Abstract:

Convergence at the level of science, technology, market or industry can increasingly be witnessed in a number of empirical settings. It is currently seen as one of the most important influence factors on and trigger for developing innovation strategies. This empirical relevance is mirrored by a surge in publications. Therefore, motivated by a highly dynamic but at the same time rather unstructured body of literature, this review offers a systematic and critical analyses of studies related to Technology and Innovation Management (TIM) research that address convergence from a processual perspective. Four major strands can be identified: (1) drivers and patterns of convergence, (2) anticipation of convergence, (3) strategic reactions to convergence, and (4) convergent products. A key finding of this review is that most contributions have been inward oriented, i.e. understanding the dynamics of convergence. A consequence of this inner focus is that the scientific discourse on convergence has to some degree unfolded independently from its theoretical underpinnings. To this end, this review provides a comprehensive framework of convergence research, including current challenges and emerging themes to address these challenges. The resulting research agenda serves as a starting point to inspire future studies of relevance for theory and conceptual development as well as managerial practice.

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