In this chapter, Ioana Stafan explored the complex ethical landscape that surrounds open innovation. Ioana discussed how open innovation has been a powerful force for accelerating innovation, especially in times of crisis and in pursuing sustainable goals. However, she also pointed out that these advances come with significant ethical concerns, such as issues related to data privacy, transparency, and individual free choice.
The chapter takes a deep dive into these ethical issues by systematically reviewing the relevant literature, dividing the 59 selected articles into three major themes. These themes bring to light both the positive aspects («the Good») and the potential pitfalls («the Bad») of open innovation in relation to ethics.
