Dynamics in socio-technical systems: Typology of change processes and contrasting case studies |
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Authors: | Frank W Ren |
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Affiliation: | aDepartment of Technology Management, Eindhoven University of Technology, IPO 2.10, P.O. Box 217, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands;bUNU-MERIT, DRIFT and ICIS, United Nations University Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre on Innovation and Technology, Keizer Karelplein 19, 6211 TC Maastricht, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | This paper deals with fundamental change processes in socio-technical systems. It offers a typology of changes based on a multi-level perspective of innovation. Three types of change processes are identified: reproduction, transformation and transition. ‘Reproduction’ refers to incremental change along existing trajectories. ‘Transformation’ refers to a change in the direction of trajectories, related to a change in rules that guide innovative action. ‘Transition’ refers to a discontinuous shift to a new trajectory and system. Using the multi-level perspective, the underlying mechanisms of these change processes are identified. The transformation and transition processes are empirically illustrated by two contrasting case studies: the hygienic transition from cesspools to integrated sewer systems (1870–1930) and the transformation in waste management (1960–2000) in the Netherlands. |
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Keywords: | System change Patterns Comparative analysis Multi-level perspective |
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