#1Karen Robson(U of W: University of Windsor)H-Index: 7
#2Matthew Wilson(College of Business Administration)H-Index: 6
Last.Leyland Pitt(SFU: Simon Fraser University)H-Index: 50
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Abstract This research provides knowledge and builds theory related to how and why consumers engage in unsolicited innovation with existing products in order to create new ones. Specifically, this research presents an in-depth qualitative exploration of the motivations consumers have for innovating with existing offerings, of their reasons for innovating autonomously from the organization(s) linked to the source material of their innovation, and of their interpretation of the overall context in ...
Last.Leyland Pitt(SFU: Simon Fraser University)H-Index: 50
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ABSTRACTUniversity-industry partnerships emphasise the transformation of knowledge into products and processes which can be commercially exploited. This paper presents a framework for understanding...
We spend our days looking at them, talking to them, and touching them. We sleep with them, work with them, and play with them. They increasingly consume our time, attention, and money: we are addic...
Last.Leyland Pitt(SFU: Simon Fraser University)H-Index: 50
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AbstractWhile it is seldom spoken about openly, opportunism always prevails in client–agency relationships and could lead to their demise. This study directs attention to client–agency opportunism ...
Last.Leyland Pitt(Hanken School of Economics)H-Index: 50
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ABSTRACTThrough the presentation of the case of James Reid, a hybrid entrepreneur that transitioned towards full-time entrepreneurship, this paper discusses a number of entrepreneurial marketing is...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore in depth the mechanisms that organizations use to keep their innovations secret. This paper examines how, when and why secrecy appropriation mechanisms (SAMs) can enable innovators to appropriate value from their innovations. Design/methodology/approach Building from an extensive literature review of innovation and secrecy, the paper presents a number of implications for theory and research in the form of testable propositions. Findings This concep...
#2Leyland Pitt(SFU: Simon Fraser University)H-Index: 50
Abstract In an age of digital distractions, mindfulness has become a billion-dollar industry that extends well beyond training to include products, services, and experiences. Attitudes on mindfulness vary from the cautious to the starry-eyed. However, one thing is certain: mindfulness is here and it is here to stay, as the conditions that gave rise to its popularity are only likely to intensify. Thus, it is incumbent upon managers to understand the phenomenon of mindfulness and this presents dif...