Assessment of Responsible Innovation: Methods and Practices

Responsible Innovation encourages innovators to work with stakeholders during the research and innovation process to better align the outcomes of innovation with the values, needs, and expectations of society. This book provides tools for measuring, monitoring, and reporting upon the Responsible Innovation process and the social, environmental, scientific, and economic impacts of innovations, aligning assessment tools and practices with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 368 pages
\n Publication date: 12 November 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Responsible Innovation is a collaborative approach that encourages innovators to work closely with stakeholders throughout the research and innovation process, ensuring that the outcomes of innovation are aligned with the values, needs, and expectations of society. It is essential to assess the benefits and costs of Responsible Innovation to promote the responsible conduct of science, technology, and innovation. While there has been limited academic work on Responsible Innovation assessment, this book aims to fill this gap.

Assessment of Responsible Innovation: Methods and Practices provides valuable tools for measuring, monitoring, and reporting on the Responsible Innovation process and the social, environmental, scientific, and economic impacts of innovations. These tools assist innovators in mitigating risks and enhancing their strategic planning. The book aligns assessment tools and practices with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It explores the prospects and limitations of various Responsible Innovation assessment approaches and tools, discussing their applicability in different industry contexts.

The book brings together leading scholars in the field to present the most comprehensive review of Responsible Innovation tools. It emphasizes the importance of assessment and value creation, discusses the various metrics and monitoring systems that can be employed, and highlights the significance of effective communication in reporting outcomes.

This book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license at https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9780429298998. It is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in advancing Responsible Innovation and promoting sustainable development.

\n Weight: 758g\n
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367279752\n \n