The Role of Open Innovation for Organizational Resilience
In an era of rapid change, organizations must adapt to disruptions by fostering resilience. Open innovation—collaborating with external partners, sharing knowledge, and leveraging external ideas—has become a key strategy for organizations to remain competitive. However, its impact on resilience is not yet fully understood. This thesis explores e.g., how open innovation contributes to organizational resilience, identifying key factors that enable companies to thrive despite uncertainties.
| Level | Master |
| Language | English |
| Field of Study | Business Administration, Information Systems, Management, or related fields |
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Description
This thesis aims to analyze the role of open innovation in fostering organizational resilience. The research will explore how companies integrate external knowledge sources, collaborate with stakeholders, and use innovation ecosystems to navigate challenges and uncertainties. Potential methodologies include case studies, interviews with industry experts, and qualitative analysis of innovation-driven resilience strategies.
Why Choose This Topic?
- Contributes to research – Open innovation is an evolving field with growing importance in business strategy.
- Insights from the industry – Possibility to engage with real-world companies applying open innovation principles.
- Highly Relevant & Impactful – Understand a critical aspect of modern business strategy with real-world applications.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please send the following via mail:
- CV
- Transcript of records
- Short motivation
We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact Person
Joni Riihimäki (email: joni.riihimaeki@fau.de)