Abstract
Abstract: Innovation is frequently cited as a major reason for the emergence of network structures. However, although network structures have been studied extensively, relatively little research has examined the diverse roles played by networking processes in innovation. This chapter develops a conceptual model that relates specific kinds of networking, to particular episodes of innovation (invention, diffusion, implementation) and to processes of knowledge transformation. The operation of the model is illustrated through three case examples, each focusing on a different innovation episode. These are used to illustrate interactions among processes of networking, innovation and knowledge transformation.
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