Imitative innovation: an approach from multiple perspectives
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https://doi.org/10.21501/21454086.2025Keywords:
Competition, Imitative innovation, organizations, policies, strategyAbstract
Imitative innovation strategy is used by some organizations as a source of competitive advantage in a growing market. The objective of this article is to approach the positions of various authors and review their arguments, allowing a space to generate new contributions. A comparative analysis between scenarios identified and a relationship with certain variables is performed. The conclusion is that strategies can vary greatly from one organization to another and is required a further research and practical studies, especially in Latin America.Downloads
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