Essay structure:
There are two major ways to view innovations. One is the fidelity perspective and the other is the adaptation perspective. Whilein reality most innovations are a combination of these, there is value in contrasting the assumptions in each and theimplementation strategies applied in each. Identify and describe models/theories typical of the fidelity perspective, and theirimplementation strategies. Identify and describe models/theories typical of the adaptation perspective, and theirimplementation strategies.
- Important information:
- The paper is to be a maximum of 2000 words
- Assignment must have a Titlepage and a Contents page.
- The word count DOES NOT include the Title page, Contents page, Reference page.
- The referencing style is APA 6th Ed., I attached the guide of the referencing style.
- Use simple language. And be sure to be easy to understand.
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