DocumentCode :
2582439
Title :
Understanding the emergence of disruptive innovation in Air Force science and technology organizations
Author :
Shahady, David E. ; Thal, Alfred E., Jr. ; Das, Alok ; Heminger, Alan R. ; Halverson, Kent C.
Author_Institution :
Sensors Directorate, Air Force Res. Lab., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
fYear :
2008
fDate :
27-31 July 2008
Firstpage :
506
Lastpage :
518
Abstract :
Although innovation is widely discussed in both military and industry venues, many organizations continue to struggle with what it means to be creative as well as maintain a competitive advantage. Many believe that the Department of Defense (DoD) science and technology (S&T) community, once a great leader in developing breakthrough innovation, is losing the competitive edge in technology development [11]. The United States Air Force has specifically struggled with the balance between improving existing technologies and employing revolutionary technologies [18]. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to study the emergence of disruptive innovation in Air Force S&T and to investigate how industry innovation strategies can foster breakthrough technology [15]. By better understanding the principles of innovation, motivation, focus of resources, barriers, and characteristics of an innovative culture, the Air Force and other military technology organizations will be uniquely positioned to transform its S&T investment strategies and reassert technological relevance for the future.
Keywords :
defence industry; innovation management; investment; Air Force science and technology organizations; Department of Defense; S&T investment strategy; United States Air Force; disruptive innovation; military technology organizations; technology development; Africa; Cities and towns; Defense industry; Force sensors; Innovation management; Investments; Laboratories; Military standards; Standards organizations; Technological innovation;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Management of Engineering & Technology, 2008. PICMET 2008. Portland International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cape Town
Print_ISBN :
978-1-890843-17-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-890843-18-2
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.2008.4599660
Filename :
4599660
Link To Document :
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