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    Welcome to the Library

    Hello. Why don’t you pull up one of those nice comfy chairs. Go on, settle yourself down in front of the crackling fire, with a good cup of tea (or coffee, or something stronger, the choice is yours).

    This is my virtual library where I list the books and articles that have sparked my interest and thoughts. I’m not intending to give a detailed review of these books. Rather, just to highlight points of interest.

    If you’re looking for the list of references, then you should try here.

    I hope you find the items in the library as interesting and thought inspiring as I have! If you’ve got any comments or suggestions of other books and articles, please let me know!

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    An Empirically-Validated Framework for Industrial Pricing

    Noble, P. M., Gruca, T. S. (1998)

    Posted on 24th Jul 2019
    Last Updated 10th Jul 2021
    24/7/19  10/7/21 
    Research Paper
    Abstract: We propose and test a parsimonious and comprehensive two-level framework for industrial goods pricing which allows for multiple pricing strategies for a single product. We identify a reduced set of cost, product and information conditions determining which strategy type (new product, competitive, product line,cost-based) is optimal. We further identify a set of unique determinants under which a given principal strategy within each type is optimal. For example, the competitive pricing strategy type (leader, parity or low cost supplier) should be used in the later stages of the product life cycle. Leader pricing should be used by firms with high market share whereas parity pricing should be used by firms with high costs....


    Useful categorisation of pricing strategies.
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    An exploration of consumer resistance to innovation and its antecedents

    Kleijnena, M., Leeb, N., Wetzels, M. (2009)

    Posted on 15th May 2019
    Last Updated 10th Jul 2021
    15/5/19  10/7/21 
    Research Paper
    Abstract: Although firms are faced by a large number of market introduction failures, research into a major driver of these failures, customer resistance to innovation, is surprisingly scarce. While most authors have investigated positive adoption decisions, this paper focuses instead on consumer resistance to innovation. The current study presents a conceptual framework which explicates the major components of consumer resistance: (1) rejection, (2) postponement, and (3) opposition, and discusses two main groups of antecedents to consumer resistance: (1) degree of change required and (2) conflicts with the consumer’s prior belief structure. This framework is explored with both a literature review and a qualitative focus group study. These joint efforts result in the formulation of a model of consumer resistance. Finally, the authors discuss several relevant theoretical and strategic implications, and point out directions for future research.


    Includes an interesting resistance hierarchy
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    An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of nations

    Smith, A. (1776)

    Posted on 15th Feb 2019
    Last Updated 10th Jul 2021
    15/2/19  10/7/21 
    Research Paper
    Lots of interesting stuff, but in particular the first definitions of productive labour (producing products) and unproductive labour (essentially services)
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    Building service relationships: it’s all about promises

    Bitner, M.J. (1995)

    Posted on 10th May 2020
    Last Updated 10th Jul 2021
    10/5/20  10/7/21 
    Research Paper
    Discusses the concept of service marketing as promises
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    Business Models for the Circular Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Policy

    OECD (2019)

    Posted on 30th Aug 2019
    Last Updated 10th Jul 2021
    30/8/19  10/7/21 
    Research Paper
    Abstract: Natural resources, and the materials derived from them, represent the physical basis for the economic system. Recent decades have witnessed an unprecedented growth in demand for these resources, which has triggered interest from policy makers in transitioning to a more resource efficient and circular economy. This report presents a typology of five circular business models that could support the transition to a more resource efficient and circular economy: circular supply, resource recovery, product life extension, sharing, and product service system models. It reviews the current market penetration and assesses the potential scalability of each business model. Environmental potential is also discussed, as well as risks and unintended consequences that could result from a more widespread adoption of these business models. The report provides a broad set of policy approaches that could help alleviate some of the barriers that currently hinder the widespread adoption of circular business models.


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    Capabilities for managing service innovation: towards a conceptual framework

    den Hertog, P., van der Aa W., W. de Jong, M.

    Posted on 10th Apr 2021
    Last Updated 10th Jul 2021
    10/4/21  10/7/21 
    Research Paper
    Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify and reflect on a set of dynamic capabilities for managing service innovation and applies a dynamic capabilities view (DCV) of firms for managing service innovation. Design/methodology/approach – This theoretical paper offers a conceptual framework for managing service innovation by proposing six dynamic service innovation capabilities. This framework builds on and is integrated with a model of service innovation that covers the possible dimensions where service innovation can take place. On this basis, avenues for future research into managing service innovation are identified and managerial implications discussed. Findings – The six dynamic service innovation capabilities identified are: signalling user needs and technological options; conceptualising; (un-)bundling; co-producing and orchestrating; scaling and stretching; and learning and adapting. It is hypothesized that successful service innovators, which may include manufacturing firms developing into providers of service solutions, outperform their competitors in at least some of these capabilities. Research limitations/implications – The six dynamic service innovation capabilities identified in this theoretical paper, their mutual links as well as links with dimensions of service innovation need to be tested further. Further refinement is required in order to be able to discriminate between various industries, sizes and types of firms. Practical implications – Those involved in managing service innovation are offered a framework for systematically assessing dynamic service innovation capabilities. Originality/value – The main contribution of this paper is that it links a service (innovation) perspective to a DCV of the firm by proposing a set of six dynamic service innovation capabilities.


    Details an extended 6-dimension model of service innovation (expands on original 4-dimension model). Referenced on: https://solvinnov.com/den-hertog-model-for-describing-service-innovations/ https://solvinnov.com/a-modern-services-innovation-framework/
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    Co-creation and co-destruction:: A practice-theory based study of interactive value formation

    Echeverri, P., Skålén, P. (2011)

    Posted on 4th Jul 2020
    Last Updated 10th Jul 2021
    4/7/20  10/7/21 
    Research Paper
    Abstract: Drawing on an empirical study of public transport, this paper studies interactive value formation at the provider-customer interface, from a practice-theory perspective. In contrast to the bulk of previous research, it argues that interactive value formation is not only associated with value co- creation but also with value co-destruction. In addition, the paper also identifies five interaction value practices – informing, greeting, delivering, charging, and helping—and theorizes how interactive value formation takes place as well as how value is inter-subjectively assessed by actors at the provider-customer interface. Furthermore, the paper also distinguishes between four types of interactive value formation praxis corresponding with four subject positions which practitioners step into when engaging in interactive value formation.


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    Collaboration in Cities: From Sharing to ‘Sharing Economy’

    World Economic Forum (2017)

    Posted on 30th Aug 2019
    Last Updated 10th Jul 2021
    30/8/19  10/7/21 
    Research Paper
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    Comments on “A New Product Growth for Model Consumer Durables The Bass Model”

    Bass, F. (2004)

    Posted on 17th May 2019
    Last Updated 10th Jul 2021
    17/5/19  10/7/21 
    Research Paper
    Abstract: The paper that I authored and that was published in Management Science in 1969 (Bass 1969) has become widely known as the “Bass Model” (see Morrison and Raju 2004). The model of the diffusion of new products and technologies developed in the paper is one of the most widely applied models in management science. It was especially gratifying for me to learn that INFORMS members have voted the “Bass Model” paper as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Papers published in the 50-year history of Management Science in connection with the 50th anniversary of the journal. In this commentary on the paper I shall discuss some background and history of the development of the paper, the reasons why the model has been influential, some important extensions of the model, some examples of applications, and some examples of the frontiers of research involving the Bass Model. In the current period, in which there is much discussion about the marketing of applications of management science methods and practice, I hope that this commentary will be useful in providing insights about some of the properties of models that will be applied.


    An interesting set of comments by Bass on his work, after it had been selected one of the 10 most influential papers in the journal Management Science (for its 50th year anniversary publication).
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    Computer fear and addiction: Analysis, prevention and possible modification

    Davidson, R., Walley, P. (1985)

    Posted on 29th Jan 2020
    Last Updated 10th Jul 2021
    29/1/20  10/7/21 
    Research Paper
    Abstract: The advent of the computer has given rise to several types of reactions, ranging from fear, avoidance and sabotage, on the one hand, to patterns of headlong involvement and overuse comparable to addiction, on the other. The significance of the more extreme reactions, which may be labelled pathological or counter-productive, is discussed, as well as possible means of preventing such exaggerated responses. Approaches to modifying computer fear and avoidance are followed by proposed means of modifying computer overuse or addiction.


    In the extreme, opposition to innovation has been called innovation sabotage
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