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(2009, 3400 words, 16 slides)
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.
(2008, 1000 words)
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.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines the theory of innovation outlining the reasons behind innovation, the role of innovation in small and large technology based firms, the problem of funding, the implications for the innovative process, corporate conditions leading to a successful innovative firm, etc.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper examines the diffusion of innovation in health care organisations reviewing the main implications of innovations, the challenges of testing new methods and services, medical interventions, responses to innovation, etc.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines theoretical approaches to introducing innovation in organisations reviewing its main types, strategies, dangers, and roles in attaining competitive advantage for larger and smaller firms.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines innovative solutions in the retail industry relating the history of the industry, the appearance of shopping centers, the impacts of technological innovations (groupware systems, etc.), the trends in consumer shopping, the role of online shopping, etc.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the seminar conducted by the author on the topic of the new Sony product, PSP Playstation Portable. The themes touched upon at the seminar are reviewed including the history and overview of the Sony Corporation, the Amsoff matrix theory, the theory of innovation, the analysis of SonyÌs performance in the gamesÌ market using PorterÌs 5 forces model, etc.
(2002, 1600 words)
The paper reports on the business model adopted by the low cost airline RyanAir discussing new paradigms of customer offering and reviewing economistsÌ opinions about the role of disruptive strategic innovations. RyanAirÌs background is described; their strategy is analysed.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper examines the issues of innovation identifying the factors that speed up and slow down innovative processes in smaller and larger firms. The advantages and disadvantages of the firm size are discussed from the perspective of innovation management and its consequences.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper addresses the issue of innovation comparing the experiences of two companies (engaged in computing and printing, respectively) in introducing new technologies for their innovatory services and marketing practices. The problems of innovation management are outlined.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the importance of market research in the innovation process arguing whether the public know what they want or just consume what they are offered. An overview of historical approaches to innovation is presented; strategic changes in gaining competitive advantage are discussed; conclusions are made about the factors behind innovation success.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the seminar devoted to the role of innovation in achieving competitive advantage. Definitions of both notions are given discussing Porter’s generic strategies and reviewing academic opinions about the correlation between market performance and product development, the risks involved in innovation and the approaches to risk mitigation.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the business function of innovation as a source of economic growth discussing technological innovations, Japanese and Anglo-American national innovation systems, their advantages and disadvantages, the difference between innovation and invention, etc.
(2006, 4000 words)
The paper examines innovative methods of decision making, i.e. enrichment of resources and audiovisual multimedia with extended language proposed by Hamphreys. The conventional ways of decision making are described. The significance of creative and innovative support in organizational decision making is highlighted outlining the benefits and limitations of the new methods.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the innovation strategy within an organisation reporting on the tools of utilising core competences in a number of companies (Banta Digital Group, Apple Computers and Tesco) and discussing the differences in resource requirements between a ‘first-to-market’, ‘second-to-market’ and ‘late-to-market’ innovation strategies.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper examines the role of innovation in organizational success discussing the experience of innovative practices in GlaxoSmithKline, Howard Hughes Aircraft Company, Sony, etc. and arguing that innovation might have negative effects of the company development.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper offers a review of literature on innovation and change pointing out the gaps in academic research related to the topic, and identifying the critical success and failure factors of innovation and change.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reviews literature on the topics of innovation and change including the dimensions of innovation, the methods of managing innovation and change, organisational change, critical success and failure factors, leadership, etc.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper examines the concept of innovation reviewing academic opinions on its importance for an organisation, highlighting the difficulties associated with innovation, its impact on human resource, the costs and benefits of branding, and the innovative strategies of the Starbucks coffee shop.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper examines the issues of uncertainty related to the introduction of innovations reviewing academics’ approaches to types of innovation, uncertainty maps, techniques of managing innovation, causes of uncertainty, incremental innovations, etc. Types of uncertainty in open and closed innovation paradigms are compared and discussed.
(2006, 2300 words)
The paper analyses Sonys approach to the management of innovation and creativity. The discussion starts with the review of various definition to delineate the area of analysis. Additionally the importance of innovation in terms of strategic advantage is discussed. Then, the paper views the way Sony managers manage foster innovation climate in the organisation. The approach of Sony is discussed in the light of existing academic knowledge and on the basis of inferences made out of the experience of other companies. The paper highlights those innovation enhancing activities which could be adopted by other companies.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines the concept of innovation reviewing theories on types of innovation, ways of evaluating negative or positive welfare effects of an innovative product, innovation benefits for an organization, etc. Examples of commercializing an invention are analysed.
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