failure-framework

A model used to analyze conditions under which established companies fail due to disruptive technologies.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Innovator’s Dilemma (1997)Clayton M. Christensen

Chapter 3 and the latter sections of chapters 4 through 9 are structured to explore the external validity of the failure framework—the

This chapter outlines the structure and purpose of chapters 3 through 10 in exploring the external validity of the failure framework, which explains why established industry leaders fail when confronted with disruptive technologies. It details case studies across various industries—such as earthmoving equipment, steel manufacturing, retail, electronics, motorcycles, computing, and healthcare—to demonstrate how disruptive innovations have displaced incumbents. The chapter culminates in applying these insights to the electric vehicle industry to assess its potential and challenges for commercial success.