Responsible Innovation in Business: A Framework and Strategic Proposal

Abstract

List of papers xiii1. Introduction 1.1 Responsibility in the context of business 1.2 Responsibility in the context of innovation 1.2.1 Innovation 1.2.2 Responsible Innovation 1.3 Research and methodological approach 1.3.1 Research objectives and research questions 1.3.2 Methodological approach 1.4 Detailed outline of the thesis and methodological approach per chapter 1.5 Conclusion References 2. Mainstreaming responsible innovation in business: a comparative systematic review of business ethics and innovation management literature 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Theoretical background 2.3 Methodology 2.3.1 Search criteria 2.3.2 Search strategy 2.3.3 Selection of studies 2.3.4 Data analysis 2.4 Data analysis and results: General content classification 2.4.1 Responsibility umbrella: business & innovation 2.4.2 Journals & timeline 2.4.3 Research methodologies, data analyses and theoretical lens 2.4.4 Geographical and industry setting 2.5 Data analysis and results: Thematic analysis of RI dimensions 2.5.1 Relationship between companies responsibility and innovation 2.5.2 Benefits of RI 2.5.3 Drivers of RI 2.5.4 Implementation of RI 2.6 Discussion and future research agenda 2.6.1 Perception of RI in business 2.6.2 Implementing RI in business 2.7 Conclusions References Annex