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Innovation
C/OM/197. Innovation Audit: Use of Molecular Clinical Safety Intelligence System by GlaxoSmithKline
- WORDS:
- 1400
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the Molecular Clinical Safety Intelligence (MCSI), a unique intelligent knowledge management system used by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to screen potential candidates and identify possible health issues prior to clinical development. Organisational context of GSK is described, their investment in innovative technologies is discussed, the importance of MCSI system for the development of new drugs is highlighted.
KEYWORDS: Molecular Clinical Safety Intelligence, MCSI, Innovation, GlaxoSmithKline, GSK, Pharmaceutical, new drugs development,
C/OM/182. Dissertation. Innovation strategies most suitable for technology-based SME: pioneer or follower?
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- 12000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 129.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at innovation and entrepreneurship as key sources of competitive strengths in UK techno-based SMEs seeking to identify whether they should be pioneers or followers in their innovation strategies. Strategic content of pioneers and followers is identified highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each mode and formulating related managerial requirements. Literature is reviewed on the theory of strategic management and innovation, the concepts of leadership and followership, the issues of innovation in SME, etc. The methods of the research are built on the interpretivist approach and a case study analysing primary data collected from 60 questionnaires distributed among the owners and top managers of techno-based SMEs. Conclusions are made about the managerial implications of the research findings suggesting recommendations to SME about the adoption of one of the analysed innovation strategies.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, innovation strategy, pioneer, follower, SME, strategic management,
C/OM/179. Design Thinking and Innovation at Apple. Harvard Business School Case study analysis
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper is an analysis of Stefan Thomke and Barbara Feinberg’s Harvard Business School case study called ‘Design Thinking and Innovation at Apple’. In addition to an analysis of Apple’s approach to innovation and management, this essay also takes into account the different merits of the argument according to which the source of Apple’s current success resides in its design thinking and innovation outlook. The essay discusses key factors and alternative views of Apple’s success. Furthermore, the paper contains a problem statement, problem analysis, identification, criticism and assessment of alternatives. Finally, recommendations are given and conclusions are drawn.
KEYWORDS: Apple Inc, Design Thinking, Innovation, Case Study, Harvard case study,
C/OM/178. ‘Innovation needs huge resources, so it's largely the role of bigger firms'. Discuss
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- 2200
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the concept of innovation arguing whether innovation requires huge resources and whether it is the purview of large companies. Types of innovation are outlined, its dependence on resources is acknowledged, evidence of innovation in SME and large firms is discussed concluding that from the innovation perspective, the quality of resources is more important than quantity.
KEYWORDS: Innovation, resources, SME, large firm,
C/OM/175. Innovation management: review of P. Ducker's article “The Discipline of Innovation” and GPS case study
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- 5200
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 59.99 GBP
The paper examines the topic of technological innovation reviewing the article by Peter Drucker “The Discipline of Innovation” and discussing his idea about seven sources of innovative opportunity with references to academic literature on the theory of innovation, network development, etc. A case study of GPS technology is presented.
KEYWORDS: Global Positioning System, GPS, Innovation Technology, Drucker,
C/HR/510. Business Excellence Model at ManuGlobal
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- 3300
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the key enablers of business excellence in a fictitious global manufacturing firm ManuGlobal identifying the areas where the firm is falling short, and highlighting the priorities that they need to address, i.e. HRD, innovation and knowledge sharing. Recommendations are made about the ways to improve the current situation.
KEYWORDS: Business Excellence, HRD, Innovation, Knowledge sharing,
C/OM/159. Technological Innovation
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- 5300
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 59.99 GBP
The paper examines the topic of technological innovation focusing on an article written by Peter Drucker ( Drucker, P.F. (2002). “The Discipline of Innovation”. Harvard Business Review. August 2002) proposing seven sources of innovative opportunity and examining several of these sources with references to wider innovation literature. A case study of GPS development is presented from the perspective of innovation technology.
KEYWORDS: GPS, technological innovation, Peter Drucker,
C/OM/158. Ben & Jerry's Strategic Innovation vs. Persuasive propaganda: is it just smoke and mirrors?
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- 2700
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at Ben & Jerry's innovation strategy comparing it to various strategy theories. Analysis of the company’s strategy is conducted describing each point that makes Ben & Jerry's innovative strategy unique and critically assessing the future of Ben & Jerry's strategy. Recommendations are suggested about the best innovative practices.
KEYWORDS: Ben & Jerry, innovation,
C/OM/157. Innovation and IT in Supply Chain of EADS
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- 3900
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper offers a case study of EADS new military air craft A400M launch analysing the ways in which EADS interacts with its organisational environment. The means of measuring innovation and IT aspects of the organisation's output are outlined from a supply chain perspective. The ways to improve the innovation and IT aspects of the organisation are considered discussing the possible organisational and supply chain barriers to change from a supply chain perspective. Recommendations are suggested about the ways to overcome the existing the barriers to change.
KEYWORDS: Innovation, supply chain, EADS, military aircraft, barriers to change, IT,
C/OM/155. Master's Dissertation. Innovation Avenues for Engineering Organisations: Business Process Re-engineering
- WORDS:
- 22200
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 229.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the process mapping technique of business process re-engineering (BPR) providing a review of literature on the theory of innovation in organisations, BPR history and techniques, coexistence of BPR and TQM, applications of BPR, process quality management (PQM), etc. Research methods and data collection techniques are described. A case study of BPR in a manufacturing firm is conducted analysing their approaches to innovation implementation. Conclusions are made about the role of the process based innovation in raising the company’s effectiveness.
KEYWORDS: Masters Dissertation, business process re-engineering, BPR, innovation, TQM, quality management,
C/M/1098. Knowledge management and innovation at 3M
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- 3800
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines how 3M uses knowledge management to improve their innovative capabilities. The paper contains a literature review on knowledge management, knowledge sharing and social networks applying theoretical frameworks to evaluate how 3M have built a culture that encourages knowledge sharing within and across their knowledge networks.
KEYWORDS: Knowledge management, innovation, 3M, knowledge sharing, social networks,
C/M/1102. Paradox of change and innovation
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the paradoxical nature of change for business organizations discussing the risks of changing and failing to change. References are made to change management practices of Kodak and IBM discussing different tools used for assessing change strategies and risk potential.
KEYWORDS: Organizational change, Risk, Innovation, Kodak, IBM,
C/M/1103. From your knowledge of different organizations, either from experience or from the business press, how do you approach the paradox of change and innovation? In your view, is the risk of failing at change and innovation less risky than not changi
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the paradoxical nature of change for business organizations discussing the risks of changing and failing to change. References are made to change management practices of Kodak and IBM discussing different tools used for assessing change strategies and risk potential.
KEYWORDS: Organizational change, Risk, Innovation, Kodak, IBM,
C/B/1364. Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Oligopolies and Banking Crisis
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the conceptual framework of innovation and entrepreneurship examining their features in the environment of competitive oligopolies. The role of innovation and entrepreneurship in the current banking and financial crisis is discussed.
KEYWORDS: innovation, entrepreneurship, oligopolies, banking, crisis,
C/OM/138. Presentation with comments. Innovation
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- 3400
- ADD-ONS:
- 16 slides Presentation
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The paper presets the notes for the presentation of a study on innovation providing definitions of the concept, describing key characteristics and types of innovation, identifying the applications of innovation in adding to internal and external values of the company and analyzing examples of innovative practices at Toyota including Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Improvement (CI) frameworks. Suggestions are made about the ways to make innovation choices within the company.
KEYWORDS: Presentation notes, Innovation, Total Quality Management, TQM, Continuous Improvement,
C/B/1153. Quality, Innovation and sustainable competitive advantage
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- 4700
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The paper examines the sources of sustainable competitive advantage related to the use of the Information technology (IT) analysing the role of quality management and innovation in the company's success. The concept of sustainable competitive advantage is defined in the context of quality and innovation.
KEYWORDS: quality, innovation, sustainable, competitive, advantage,
C/EN/18. Introduction and development of air conditioner as an innovation
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- 1500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the introduction and development of the air conditioner providing information on the first air conditioning systems and showing how they have progressed. Theoretical analysis of the system is presented arguing whether the concept of air conditioner can be considered as invention developed through the application of various incremental innovations. Beneficial contributions of the air conditioner are identified along with its negative impact on the global environmental sustainability.
KEYWORDS: air conditioner, innovation, invention,
C/OM/116. Proposal. How can KFC improve its position through innovation?
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- 1000
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper presents a proposal for a dissertation 'How can KFC improve its position through innovation?' The proposal sets out the aims and objectives of the research, literature sources, proposed methods of research and data collection, etc. The research is to focus on how innovation can help KFC improve their positioning among the company's customers compared to the competitors.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, KFC, positioning, innovation,
C/OM/119. Kudos Hospitality and EDF Energy control systems comparative analysis
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- 2700
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper offers a case study of Kudos Hospitality (KH), a trading company within Crown Group, providing catering solutions at fixed venues. KH approaches to innovation in food and service are discussed. Their use of EDF Energy Control Systems is examined and compared to that in other companies. Recommendations are suggested to enhance their organizational effectiveness in this context of innovation, control, performance, and customer satisfaction.
KEYWORDS: Innovation, Control Systems, Kudos Hospitality, Crown Group, Catering, Product Develo,
C/OM/69. Innovation process: stages of adoption and outcomes
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- 2600
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the concept of innovation reviewing its definitions, describing the process and outcomes of adopting innovation, the stages of innovation adoption, and the recommendations for future research into innovation in Internet banking, the impact of national culture on innovation, etc.
KEYWORDS: o, innovation, process, stages, adoption, outcomes,
C/OM/70. Managing innovations: the lessons from Apple's case study
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- 1500
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the key reasons behind the failures of Apple in launching their innovative products. The features of innovation from the perspective of consumer behaviour are outlined, the lessons from the case study are considered.
KEYWORDS: Innovation, Apple, consumer behaviour,
C/OM/72. Product Innovation
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- 3100
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper reports on the invention and introduction of Bubble Wrap 50 years ago, discussing its value as a brand, examining the concept of brand asset management and marketing, and giving definitions to value from consumers' perspective. Innovative packaging solutions are discussed in general terms and with reference to various organisations.
KEYWORDS: Bubble Wrap, innovation,
C/OM/87. Self-cleaning fabric: perspective on innovation and its impacts
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines a recent innovation in nanotechnology known as self-cleaning fabric describing its huge potential in the textile industry and other related industries. The report analyzes the application and working of the technology, the companies involved in these applications and the market reaction to self-cleaning fabric from various sectors.
KEYWORDS: Nanotechnology, self cleaning fabric, BASF, textiles, clothes, water repellent,
C/OM/88. Continuous and discontinuous innovation in business: factors critical to successful commercialisation of a new product
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- 800
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper looks at different kinds of innovation in business and marketing defining the concepts of continuous and discontinuous innovation and illustrating their applications. The importance of identifying what kind of innovation a product involves is highlighted with regard to the product cycle and targeted consumers. The idea of a product 'chasm' is discussed showing how to maximise market share in the long term.
KEYWORDS: New product, market share, innovation, early adoptees, segmentation,
C/OM/92. Creativity & Innovation in Nokia
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- 1000
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper analyses the issues surrounding creativity and innovation, using intensive growth strategies of Nokia as a framework for discussion. Creativity and innovation of Finland are discussed with regard to Nokia. Recommendations are suggested to enhance creative culture in Nokia.
KEYWORDS: Nokia, creativity, innovation, mobile, intensive growth,
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