This book aims to define innovation, identify its main characteristics, outline the processes that organisations go through to carry out innovation etc. It also provides tools of analysis so that students can take a critical perspective of innovations they encounter, both in the media and in their working lives.The book takes a seminar friendly approach, with chapters based around mini case studies and examples. It is also research based which aids the student and promotes understanding.
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Provides tools of analysis so that students can take a critical perspective of innovations they encounter, both in the media and in their working lives. This book aims to define innovation, identify its main characteristics, and outline the processes that organisations go through to carry out innovation.
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Part I: What is Innovation?1. Introduction2. Types of Innovation3. Technological ChangePart II: What does innovation involve?4. Theories of Innovation5. Sources of Innovation6. The Process of Innovation7. Intellectual Property Part III: How do you manage innovation?8. Technology Strategy9. Technical Entrepreneurs10. Funding Innovation11. Organising for InnovationPart IV: How do you foster innovation?12. Innovation Policy13. Innovation Clusters14. National Innovation Systems
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780077108618
Publisert
2005-12-16
Utgiver
Vendor
McGraw Hill Higher Education
Vekt
830 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
188 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
336

Forfatter

Biographical note

David Smith is Professor of Innovation Management at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University.