Sports Technology and Innovation

Assessing Cultural and Social Factors

Vanessa Ratten

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Springer International Publishing AG
20 May 2019

Business innovation; Sport & leisure industries

The aim of this book is to focus on the role of sports technology and the way that the innovation process is managed. This will help understand how technology is developed and integrated into the sports context. This is important particularly due to rapid technological advancements developed in sport being applied to other industries. The book will focus on the different types of sports technology from increment to radical innovations, including looking at product, process, and service innovations. It will be one of the first books to specifically focus on sports technology and innovation. It will be useful to innovation management researchers, enthusiasts and sports practitioners interested in how to compete based on technological advancements.

By: Vanessa Ratten
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2019 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9783319750453
ISBN 10: 3319750453
Pages: 148
Publication Date: 20 May 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction: Sport Technology and Innovation.- 2. Sport Technology Effectiveness.- 3. Usage of Sport Technology.- 4. Technology Commercialization.- 5. Social Entrepreneurship in Sport.- 6. Communities of Practice.- 7. Ideation.- 8. Conclusion: Future Trends and Directions in Sport Technology and Innovation.

Vanessa Ratten is Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at La Trobe Business School, Australia. She has previously been on the faculty of Duquesne University, USA. Deakin University, Queensland University of Technology, and the University of Queensland, Australia. She is on the editorial boards of journals including Journal of Business Research, European Management Journal, and International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business. She has published extensively on the subjects of sport entrepreneurship, sport innovation and technology innovation.