Cognition and Innovation: A Framework and Invitation to Explore

Kristian J. Sund, Robert J. Galavan, Stefano Brusoni

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Abstract

In this brief introduction, we reflect on the diversity of studies connecting cognition to innovation and the enormous potential that exists for further research. Research streams on cognition in organizations, innovation in organizations, and intra- and entrepreneurship have developed in parallel over the past decades, with frequent touchpoints, notably in terms of theories of cognition informing studies on the processes of innovation and creativity. Cognition theories have thus been considered as micro-foundations of many theories of innovation. Here, we outline the many ways that theories of cognition can yield insights for studies of innovation and discuss the contributions of chapters comprising this third volume of New Horizons in Managerial and Organizational Cognition.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCognition and Innovation
EditorsKristian J. Sund, Robert J. Galavan, Stefano Brusoni
Number of pages11
Place of PublicationBingley
PublisherEmerald Group Publishing
Publication dateNov 2018
Pages1-11
ISBN (Print)978-1-78769-432-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2018
SeriesNew Horizons in Managerial and Organizational Cognition
Volume3
ISSN2397-5210

Keywords

  • Biases
  • creativity
  • innovation
  • managerial and organizational cognition
  • sense making

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