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The Innovator's Dilemma

Clayton Christensen

Business & StrategyTechnology
Publish date
1997
Publisher
HarperBusiness
Description
The Innovator's Dilemma examines why successful, well-managed companies can lose their market dominance when faced with technological change. The book introduces the theory of disruptive innovation, explaining how cheaper and simpler products initially gain traction in niche markets before eventually displacing established industry leaders. Christensen argues that sound management practices, such as prioritizing high-margin customers, often cause incumbent firms to overlook these emerging threats. This text is primarily intended for corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and business students studying strategic management.
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