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On risk, ambiguity, and uncertainty—with a special emphasis on innovation

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  • Ismail Benslimane

    (USMBA - Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah [Fès])

  • Nabil Sifouh

    (Université Mohammed Premier [Oujda] = Université Mohammed Ier = University of Mohammed First)

  • Sanae Benjelloun

    (USMBA - Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah [Fès])

  • Karim Ameziane

    (UCD - Université Chouaib Doukkali)

  • Yassire Elotmani

    (UM5 - Université Mohammed V de Rabat [Agdal])

Abstract

The objective of this article is to highlight three key concepts in the field of innovation: risk, ambiguity, and uncertainty. To this end, we reviewed the literature to identify the (probability/outcome) pair that helps distinguish these three notions and prevent any confusion. Particular attention is given to the eight types of uncertainty related to innovation, as well as to the various mechanisms available to reduce them. This research also aims to identify the primary source of ambiguity in innovative industries – namely, complexity – while addressing the risks inherent in technological innovation, whether internal or external. Finally, the article proposes an 'uncertainty tree' that synthesizes these various dimensions and situates the three aspects of uncertainty within a process-oriented framework, in order to determine the respective phases in which they emerge.

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  • Ismail Benslimane & Nabil Sifouh & Sanae Benjelloun & Karim Ameziane & Yassire Elotmani, 2025. "On risk, ambiguity, and uncertainty—with a special emphasis on innovation," Post-Print hal-05312346, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05312346
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17338961
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