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In The Innovator's Dilemma, Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen presents a theory that explains how large, successful companies can collapse by doing everything right. He argues that a firm’s very strengths—capability, resources, and focus on customers—can become obstacles when markets and technologies shift. Using case studies of leading companies, Christensen outlines principles for recognizing disruptive opportunities, investing in lower‑performance products that may initially have lower margins, and targeting emerging markets. The book offers managers a framework for deciding when it is prudent to deviate from conventional customer demands and pursue new growth paths.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management
Authors: Clayton M. Christensen
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