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Turning Technical Capability into Market Value, Managerial Pathways in Product Innovation and Commercialization
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Product Innovation and Commercialization
DOI: 10.64388/IREV7I12-1713914
Abstract
Many firms possess strong technical capabilities yet struggle to convert these capabilities into sustained market value. This gap is particularly evident in product innovation contexts where engineering excellence does not automatically translate into customer adoption, commercial scalability, or long-term competitive advantage. Existing innovation research often emphasizes technological capability while underestimating the managerial processes through which technical potential is transformed into market value. This paper argues that the conversion of technical capability into market value is fundamentally a managerial challenge. Rather than emerging directly from engineering outputs, market value is constructed through a sequence of managerial pathways that shape how technical capabilities are interpreted, prioritized, designed, and commercialized. These pathways involve strategic judgment regarding which technical possibilities to pursue, how to balance performance with simplicity, and how to align innovation design with customer evaluation logic. Adopting a business management perspective, the paper conceptualizes market value as an outcome of managerial interpretation and decision-making rather than as an inherent property of technical products. It examines how managers translate technical capability into value propositions, product architectures, and commercialization strategies that resonate with market expectations. Particular attention is given to managerial trade-offs related to overengineering, cost–value alignment, and innovation adoption risk. The study develops a conceptual framework that explains how technical capability is transformed into market value through interconnected managerial pathways spanning innovation design and commercialization. By focusing on these pathways, the paper offers a novel explanation for why firms with similar technical resources achieve different innovation outcomes. The framework contributes to innovation and commercialization literature by positioning managerial judgment as the central mechanism linking technical capability to market value creation. The paper concludes with implications for managers seeking to improve innovation effectiveness and for scholars examining the managerial foundations of value creation in product innovation.
Keywords
Technical Capability; Market Value; Product Innovation; Commercialization; Managerial Decision-Making
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How to cite this paper
@article{1713914,
author = {Bayram Turkoglu},
title = {Turning Technical Capability into Market Value, Managerial Pathways in Product Innovation and Commercialization},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {7},
number = {12},
pages = {632-642},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1713914.pdf},
abstract = {Many firms possess strong technical capabilities yet struggle to convert these capabilities into sustained market value. This gap is particularly evident in product innovation contexts where engineering excellence does not automatically translate into customer adoption, commercial scalability, or long-term competitive advantage. Existing innovation research often emphasizes technological capability while underestimating the managerial processes through which technical potential is transformed into market value. This paper argues that the conversion of technical capability into market value is fundamentally a managerial challenge. Rather than emerging directly from engineering outputs, market value is constructed through a sequence of managerial pathways that shape how technical capabilities are interpreted, prioritized, designed, and commercialized. These pathways involve strategic judgment regarding which technical possibilities to pursue, how to balance performance with simplicity, and how to align innovation design with customer evaluation logic. Adopting a business management perspective, the paper conceptualizes market value as an outcome of managerial interpretation and decision-making rather than as an inherent property of technical products. It examines how managers translate technical capability into value propositions, product architectures, and commercialization strategies that resonate with market expectations. Particular attention is given to managerial trade-offs related to overengineering, cost–value alignment, and innovation adoption risk. The study develops a conceptual framework that explains how technical capability is transformed into market value through interconnected managerial pathways spanning innovation design and commercialization. By focusing on these pathways, the paper offers a novel explanation for why firms with similar technical resources achieve different innovation outcomes. The framework contributes to innovation and commercialization literature by positioning managerial judgment as the central mechanism linking technical capability to market value creation. The paper concludes with implications for managers seeking to improve innovation effectiveness and for scholars examining the managerial foundations of value creation in product innovation.},
keywords = {Technical Capability; Market Value; Product Innovation; Commercialization; Managerial Decision-Making},
month = {June},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV7I12-1713914}
}