Publications

Publications in Scientific Journals

  • Dittrich, K., Duysters, G. and De Man, A.P. (2007). "Strategic repositioning by means of alliance networks: The case of IBM". Research Policy 36(10): 1496-1511. Download pdf
  • Dittrich, K. and Duysters, G. (2007). "Networking as a means to strategy change. The case of open innovation in mobile telephony". The Journal of Product Innovation Management 24(6): 510-521. Download pdf
  • Dittrich, K., Jaspers, F., Valk, W. van der, and Wynstra, F. (2006). "Dealing with Dualities". Industrial Marketing Management 35(7): 792-796. Download pdf 
  • Sadowski, B.M., Dittrich, K. and Duysters, G.M. (2003). "Collaborative Strategies in the Event of Technological Discontinuities: the Case of Nokia in the Mobile Telecommunication Industry". Small Business Economics 21(2): 173-186.  Download pdf

Chapters in Books

  • Dittrich, K. (2008). "Nokia's strategic change by means of alliance networks. A case of adopting the open innovation paradigm?" Chapter in: Sivarajadhanavel, P. & Vellingiri, D. (Eds.). Open Innovation: The Networked R and D. Icfai's Professional Reference Book Series. Chennai, India: Icfai University Press. Download pdf
  • Jans, R. and Dittrich, K. (2007). "A review of case studies in business research". Chapter in: Dul, J. and Hak, T. Case Study Methodology in Business Research". Oxford: Elsevier- Butterworth Heinemann. ISBN: 0-7506-8196-9. More info
  • Dittrich, K. (2007). "Testing a theory of collaboration characteristics of innovation projects". Chapter in: Dul, J. and Hak, T. Case Study Methodology in Business Research. Oxford: Elsevier - Butterworth Heinemann. ISBN: 0-7506-8196-9. More info
  • Sadowski, B.M. and Dittrich, K. (2000). "Problems with Technical Change: A Case Study of the Finnish IT Industry". M. Holler and E. Niskanen (eds.). EURAS Yearbook of Standardization, Vol. 3 (Homo Oeconomicus XVII (3)). Munich, Accedo Verlagsgesellschaft: 263-283. ISBN: 3-89265-042-X. Download pdf

Dissertation

  • Dittrich, K. (2004). Innovation Networks: exploration and exploitation in the ICT industry. Delft, Delft University of Technology. ISBN: 90-5638-126-1 (please contact me if you would like to receive a hard copy). Download pdf

Work in Progress

  • Beije, P.R. and Dittrich, K. "Developing a research framework for sectoral modes of open innovation".
  • Langerak, F., Rijsdijk, S. and Dittrich, K. "Slower, Better, Cheaper: The Interaction of Time-to-Market, Product Radicalness and Price on New Product Sales Volume".
  • Dittrich, K., Huis in 't Veld, M. and Stam, E. "Innovation and collaboration of dedicated sensor technology firms in the Netherlands".
  • Dittrich, K. and Van den Ende, J. "Organizational forms for the development of new broadband services: a dynamic model for the degree of integration between collaborating firms".
  • Dittrich, K., Marsili, O. and Van de Vuurst, S. "R&D collaboration in the Dutch chemical industry. A multiple case study."

Editorship

  • Dittrich, K. Jaspers, F., Van der Valk, W. and Wynstra, F., guest eds. (2006). Special issue of Industrial Marketing Management on IMP Conference 2005. (Issue 35(7), October 2006)
  • Wynstra, J.Y.F., Dittrich, K. and Jaspers, F.P.H., eds. (2005). Dealing with dualities. Proceedings of the 21st IMP Conference, 1-3 September 2005, Rotterdam. ISBN: 9090198369
  • Dittrich, K. and Egyedi, T.M., guest eds. (2002). Knowledge, Technology and Policy 14(3), Fall 2001. Special Issue on IT Compatibility. ISSN: 0897-1986.
  • Dittrich, K. and Egyedi, T.M., eds. (2001). Standards, Compatibility and Infrastructure Development. Proceedings of the 6th EURAS Workshop. Delft University of Technology, Delft. ISBN: 90-5638-077-X.

Published Book Reviews

  • Dittrich, K. (2002). Book review: J.B. Sedaitis, ed. (1997). Commercializing High Technology. East and West. Organization Studies 23(2): 302-305. Download pdf
  • Dittrich, K. (2000). Book review: R.W. Rycroft and D.E. Kash (1999). The Complexity Challenge. Technological Innovation for the 21st Century. London, Pinter. Telecommunications Policy, 24(3): 274-276. Download pdf

Reviewer

  • Industrial Marketing Management (Member of the Editorial Board since 2006)
  • Creativity and Innovation Management (Occasional reviewer)
  • International Journal of Technology Management (Occasional reviewer)
  • Journal of Product Innovation Management (Occasional reviewer)
  • Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management (Occasional reviewer)

Published Conference Papers

  • Dittrich, K. (2006). "Nokia's strategic change by means of alliance networks. A case of adopting the open innovation paradigm?" Proceedings of the 13th International Product Development and Management Conference, 12-13 June 2006, Milan. Download pdf
  • Dittrich, K. and Van den Ende, J. (2006). "Organizational forms for the development of new broadband services: a dynamic model for the degree of integration between collaborating firms". Proceedings of the 13th International Product Development and Management Conference, 12-13 June 2006, Milan. Download pdf
  • Dittrich, K. and Duysters, G.M. (2003). "The Role of Innovation Networks in a Changing Competitive Environment: The Case of IBM". M.H. Hamza, ed., Proceedings of the IASTED Conference on Alliances Mergers and Acquisitions, July 2-3, 2003, Banff, Alberta, Canada: 7-15. ISBN: 0-88986-368-7. Download pdf
  • Dittrich, K. (2001). "Collaborative Strategies for Product Development: Microsoft and Other Large Firms in the Internet Industry." Coenen, H., Holler, M. and Niskanen, E. (eds.). 5th Helsinki Workshop on Standardization and Networks, 13-14 August, 2000, VATT Discussion Paper No. 243. Helsinki, VATT: 119-144. ISBN: 951-561-349-3. Download pdf
  • Dittrich, K. and Sadowski, B. (2001). "Technical Change in the Finnish IT Industry: International vs. Regional Clusters". Published in: Entrepreneurship, Firm Growth and Regional Development in the New Economic Geography. Papers presented at Uddevalla Symposium 2000, 15-17 June 2000,Trollhattan, Sweden. University of Trollhattan/Uddevalla: 195-211. ISBN: 91-631-0574-8. Download pdf

Publications in Dutch

  • Dittrich, K. and Runhaar, H.A.C. (2005). "Innovatieverbetering van bestaande bedrijfsprocessen". I&L Kennisbanken, vierde kwartaal. Deventer: Sdu Uitgevers, ISSN: 9012108055, p. 81-85. Download pdf
  • Dolfsma, W. and Dittrich, K. (2003). "Innovatieplatform kan niet slagen". Het Financieele Dagblad. 5 Juni 2001, p. 10.
  • Dittrich, K. (2002). "Strategische allianties". Vraagbaak Inkoop en Logistiek, Deventer: Kluwer, ISSN: 906500016X. Download pdf
  • Dittrich, K. and Runhaar, H.A.C. (2001). "Logistieke Internetinnovaties". Vraagbaak Inkoop en Logistiek, Deventer: Kluwer, ISSN: 906500016X. Download pdf