Frugal and Reverse Innovations: What, Where and Why? Clarifying the Concepts and Creating a Research Agenda

Simula et al. (2015) Frugal and Reverse Innovations: What, Where and Why? Clarifying the Concepts and Creating a Research Agenda, a book chapter in Design for sustainable well-being and empowerment: selected papers edited by Monto Mani and Prabhu Kandachar, Forthcoming

13 Pages Posted: 13 May 2015

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Mokter Hossain

Qatar University; Qatar University - Center for Entrepreneurship

Date Written: May 4, 2015

Abstract

Frugal and reverse innovations are two very recent concepts in innovation discourse, receiving significant attention from academics and practitioners. There are numerous successful cases of these concepts in managerial articles. However, academic contributions on the topic are still in their infancy, although significantly burgeoning. We attempt to shed light on these concepts by investigating their antecedents and inter-dependencies, aiming to analyse how they are interlinked. The study presents a conceptual framework that combines drivers behind these concepts as well as two main paths to creating frugal innovation. We conclude by identifying possible future research areas that could enrich the knowledge base on frugal and reverse innovations.

Keywords: Frugal innovation, reverse innovation, innovation management, research agenda

JEL Classification: sustainability, frugal innovation

Suggested Citation

Hossain, Mokter and Hossain, Mokter, Frugal and Reverse Innovations: What, Where and Why? Clarifying the Concepts and Creating a Research Agenda (May 4, 2015). Simula et al. (2015) Frugal and Reverse Innovations: What, Where and Why? Clarifying the Concepts and Creating a Research Agenda, a book chapter in Design for sustainable well-being and empowerment: selected papers edited by Monto Mani and Prabhu Kandachar, Forthcoming , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2602164

Mokter Hossain (Contact Author)

Qatar University - Center for Entrepreneurship ( email )

2713 Doha
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Qatar University ( email )

2713 Doha
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