Technology and Innovation Management

Electronic Cigarettes

Daniel Poon (G14)

Background: What is an E-Cigarette?

E-Cigarettes are illegal in: Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark Dubai Hong Kong

Israel Jordan Mexico Norway Singapore Thailand Turkey

Article Observations: Opportunity or Obstruction Reactions from different

sources:1. Users2. Retailers3. Manufacturers

4. Legislative Bodies5. Health Regulatory

Authorities6. NGOs and Social Groups

Takeaway Messages

Some products may face resistance at different parts of the innovation process Most difficult stage is not always Development

Sociopolitical limitations might have a bigger influence than Technological limitations

Rating

6/10

Discussion

Should Singapore legalize Electronic Cigarettes?