... |Course Syllabus | | |School of Business | | |OI/361 Version 1 | | |Innovation, Design, and Creativity | | |for a Competitive Advantage | Copyright © 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course will provide students with a solid foundation in innovation, design, and creativity. Additionally, students will be prepared to apply relevant principles, tools, and techniques to promote and sustain organizational innovation for competitive advantage. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class...
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...Assignment (Term Paper) : Research Focus and Methodologies for Understanding Innovation in Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Course : Qualitative Case Study Research Faculty : Prof. Rajen Gupta, MDI Submitted by : Davinder Singh, EFPM (2011) Research Focus and Methodologies for Understanding Innovation in Small - Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Introduction Innovation is a product, service, or process that is new or perceived as new by its developers and provides increased value to user and organization (Van de Ven, 1986). The ability of an organization to innovate is increasingly being considered as the most important factor for competitive advantage (Tidd et al., 2001). Importance has been laid on building innovative organizations and the management of the innovation process with the organizations. This is increasingly being considered important for small-medium enterprises (SMEs) and has been researched from multiple perspectives. The aim of this paper is to discuss, the areas of innovation in SMEs which are focus of recent studies, and the various research methodologies utilized for these studies. The importance to study innovation in SMEs is discussed in the succeeding section. This is followed with discussion on research studies undertaken in this field in the recent past. The difference in the ontological perspective and the consequent use of different research methodologies has been discussed using construct of ‘knowledge’ as illustration. Innovation in SMEs ...
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... |Syllabus | | |School of Business | | |OI/361 Version 2 | | |Innovation, Design, and Creativity for a | | |Competitive Advantage | Copyright © 2012, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course will provide students with a solid foundation in innovation, design, and creativity. Additionally, students will be prepared to apply relevant principles, tools, and techniques to promote and sustain organizational innovation for competitive advantage. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies...
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...Individual Assignment Definitions Paper OI 361 Week 2 Individual Assignment Organizational Impact Paper OI 361 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Benefits and Drivers Proposal OI 361 Week 3 Individual Assignment – Mental Models and Mindsets Paper OI 361 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment – Strategy, Process, Product, and Services Paper OI 361 Week 4 Individual Assignment Case Study Creative Thinkers Outline Paper and Presentation OI 361 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment – Mental Models and Mindsets Paper OI 361 Week 5 Individual Assignment – Organizational Transformation Q&A OI 361 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment – Innovation Process Paper and Presentation OI 361 Entire Course Purchase here http://homeworkonestop.com/OI%20361/oi-361-entire-course Product Description OI 361 Weeks 1-5 All DQ’s OI 361 Week 1 Individual Assignment Definitions Paper OI 361 Week 2 Individual Assignment Organizational Impact Paper OI 361 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Benefits and Drivers Proposal OI 361 Week 3 Individual Assignment – Mental Models and Mindsets Paper OI 361 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment – Strategy, Process, Product, and Services Paper OI 361 Week 4 Individual Assignment Case Study Creative Thinkers Outline Paper and Presentation OI 361 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment – Mental Models and Mindsets Paper OI 361 Week 5 Individual Assignment – Organizational Transformation Q&A OI 361 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment – Innovation Process Paper and Presentation OI 361...
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...contend that organisational leadership is an embellished concept in that it is not necessary in attaining organisational performance since there are other internal and external factors that come into play ( Ismail et al,1998; (Bass& Avolio,2002;(Munjis,2011). A number of researches and studies have been carried out to demonstrate that leadership and organisational performance, commitment and innovation go hand in hand (Judge, Bono, Ilies and Gerhardt, 2002; Judge and Piccolo, 2004; Keller, 2006; McGrath and MacMillan, 2000; Meyer and Hepard, 2000; Purcell, Kinnie, Hutchinson and Dickson, 2004; Yukl, 2002). Conversely, some studies for instance, House and Aditya (1997) suggest that is not a key factor in achieving organisational performance, commitment and innovation. Due to the conflicting findings concerning the role of leadership and organisational performance, commitment and innovation, point out there is a need to study the role of leadership comprehensively. House and Aditya (1997), suggests studying the importance of leadership on organisational performance, commitment and innovation is necessary...
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... Definitions Paper Wayne Diggs Definitions Paper Organizations are under a constant battle to survive. Maintaining a competitive advantage will help an organization with profitability and achieving long-term success. Innovation, creativity, and design are three processes used by organizations to maintain a competitive advantage. Innovation, creativity, and design are vital components to maintaining a competitive advantage because all are part of creating new ideas or improving on existing products or services. The concept of innovation can have several meanings dependent upon the individual or group defining the processes. Innovation consists of two components, creativity and implementation. An innovator uses a creative process to construct an idea, and then the implementation process is used to bring the idea to life. Implementation refers to putting something in place and is composed of three components; idea, selection, and development. Creativity is also a part of the implementation process, devising the idea to be implemented is part of the creative process. The implementation process should be well organized, and a plan from beginning to end should be clearly laid out. Design is thought of in numerous ways; many well-known dictionaries contain multiple definitions of design. Stam defines design “as the conscious decision-making process by which information, as an idea, is transformed into an outcome...
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...ADEMOLA OLUTOSIN ONASHILE Innovation of Employee’s Leave Process Using the SAP System (A Case Study of Oceanic Bank Int’l Plc., Nigeria) Term paper Fall 2014 Business School, Seinäjoki Masters of Business Administration Advanced Marketing Management SEINÄJOKI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES * Term Paper abstract Faculty: Seinäjoki Business School Degree programme: Master of Business Administration Specialisation: Advanced Marketing Management Author: Ademola Olutosin Onashile Title of Thesis: Innovation of Employee’s Leave Process Using the SAP System Supervisor: Mäkeläinen, Ville-Pekka Year: 2014 Number of pages: 25 Number of appendices: 0 _________________________________________________________________ This paper is written furtherance to series of class and group works done under the course: Advanced Marketing Management which is an MBA course and the view point is innovation of a certain process or service or product of an organization and show casing its marketing management perspective. Therefore, the author is dwelling on the innovation of the leave process of a particular Nigerian bank namely Oceanic Bank Int’l plc. Hence, the paper tends to sequentially take the case from introduction, focusing on the Everett M.Rogers’ diffusion of innovation as its theoretical framework. It gives numerous definitions of Human Resource Management (HRM) and the needs for HR in organzations. It also explains in a nutshell the...
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...Best Snacks Problem Solution Course/Number Date Andre Boyer Best Snacks Problem Solution Best Snacks encounters many challenges that affect the creativity and innovation practices. This ranges source from individual and organizational learning, management practices and technology in creativity and innovation. Jones (2004) states, “Each design challenge has implications for how an organization as a whole and the people in the organization behave and perform.” (p. 115). This means that each area influences the direction of the organization and some of the difficulties that stifle a creative environment that lends itself to an innovative organization. Further, successfully overcoming challenges associated with a void in creativity consists of implementing a plan that address concerns highlighted by employees in the recent organizational survey. Creating a plan may source at the leadership level but the input sources from the employees because this is the identified area where creativity does not exist in the desired way. Leadership teams must recognize that the survey indicates employees do not feel they have the freedom to provide creative input therefore; leadership team members become part of the problem. Mat and Razak (2011) state, “Identification of success or failure of innovation can be done through implementation phase” (p. 217). As a result, the problem itself lies within the leadership team members rather than the employees of Best Snacks. Based...
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...------------------------------------------------- Innovation A Multi-Dimensional Framework of Organizational Innovation: A Systematic Review of the Literature Emilie neven 5/11/2015 Intoduction After reading the article ‘A multi-Dimensional Framework of Organizational Innovation: A Systematic Review of the Literature’, it is clear to say that there is not one specific definition to the word ‘Innovation’. According to Schumpeter the term contained the novelty aspect, which makes every new ‘thing’ an innovation. With this in mind, I agree more with the definition stated in this article, because it includes different aspects all in one. Aside from the definition, a great number of papers have been written so far, regarding Innovation. Taking into account this previous research, we can say that there are different dimensions of innovation. However few papers discuss different dimensions across different areas at once, this article provides us with various dimensions of organizational innovation. As written in this paper, we can make several divisions when it comes to innovation. First of all there are two dimensions, namely; innovation as a process and innovation as an outcome. These two can be further divided. We have to remember that innovation as a process explains the why question and innovation as an outcome the what question. The latter is the most important dimension, due to its necessity and sufficiency. Furthermore can we divide three determinants of organizational innovation, namely; innovation...
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...IfM – Institut für Management GmbH Seminar Paper Module: Lecturer: Strategic Management Mr. DI Gerald Moser, MBA Topic: Innovation management in the technical service industry General and possible requirements implementation methods shown in a case study for the company A&C Author: Matriculation no.: Mr. Ing. Daniel Weiß 1260958 Date of submission: 30th November 2012 Table of content 1. Introduction ............................................................................................. 1 1.1 Fundamental aspects........................................................................ 1 1.2 Aim of this seminar paper ................................................................. 1 1.3 Scope ................................................................................................ 1 1.4 Structures and approach................................................................... 2 2. Innovation management in services industries....................................... 2 2.1 Definition ........................................................................................... 2 2.2 Relevance ......................................................................................... 2 3. Requirements on an innovation management ........................................ 3 3.1 Process models ................................................................................ 3 3.1.1 Phase model according...
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...Creating an Innovation Paper Daniel Felock Grand Canyon University: ENT 435 September 14, 2014 Create an Innovation According to merriam-webster.com (2014), an innovation is defined as a new idea, method, or device or the introduction of something new ("Innovation - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary," 2014). Innovations have been known to hurt companies, such as “New Coke”. According to Time.com (2014): Marketers should have known — don't mess with consumers' sentimental attachment to a product. Especially when it's 99-year-old Coca-Cola. The "newer, sweeter" version, introduced April 23, 1985, succeeded in blind taste tests but flopped in the real world. Phone calls, letters and rants from Coke die-hards flooded in, and just three months after its debut, New Coke was removed, and the word Classic was added to all Coke cans and bottles to assure consumers they were getting their first love ("New Coke - The 50 Worst Inventions - TIME," 2014). According to cdc.gov (2014), statistics from 2013 have shown a large number of people within age groups that have has a dental checkup within the last year: * Percent of children ages 2-17 with a dental visit in the past year: 82.3% (2012) * Percent of adults ages 18-64 with a dental visit in the past year: 61.6% (2012) * Percent of adults ages 65 and over with a dental visit in the past year: 61.8% (2012) These stats show that there can be a need for a new innovation to help track...
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...Innovation, design, and Creativity Gonzalo Martinez OI/361 February 24,2014 Alfredo Rodriguez Innovation, design, and Creativity Either through television, internet, new papers or magazine, media is on a constant campaign with new and improved ways of accomplishing a task, whether it be making toast or losing weight, words like Innovation, Design, and Creativity, are constantly placed in front of consumers in the attempt of sell an idea or product. This paper will make an attempt to present an argument that the three, although many times used interchangeably, and usually need to be used concurrently, are not the same. Innovation at it defined by Webster online Dictionary “a new idea, devise or method; the act or processing a new idea devise or method” Merriam-Webster Dictionary. (June 2011). Google has taken the act of looking for information and complete let transformed it. Back in the day of the encyclopedia, if a salesman skipped a home for a sale, information was only readily available at the public libraries; making Google, very innovative when it comes information gathering. Google changed the way search happens. Type in any topic on the Google search bar and even if it is spelled wrong, it gets corrected and the right search happens. Creativity on the other hand although a large part of the innovation process, creativity is also a process on its own. Different from innovation, creativity “ In her Article ‘Making sense of Creativity’ Jane Henry (1991) summarizes...
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...Innovation and internationalization through exports Author(s): Bruno Cassiman and Elena Golovko Source: Journal of International Business Studies, Vol. 42, No. 1 (January 2011), pp. 56-75 Published by: Palgrave Macmillan Journals Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/25790105 Accessed: 03-11-2015 10:14 UTC Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at http://www.jstor.org/page/ info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. Palgrave Macmillan Journals is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Journal of International Business Studies. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 163.22.18.33 on Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:14:08 UTC All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions of International Business Studies (2011) 42, 56-75 Sj? Journal HT* ? 2011 Academyof International reserved Business All rights 0047-2506 www.jibs.net Innovation through and exports Bruno Cassiman1,2,3 Elena Golovko4 and UESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain; Economics, Strategy 2Department of Managerial and Innovation, K.U. Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; 3CEPR...
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...Strategy and non-technological innovation Assignment for part-time MBA Competitive Strategies, week 6 October 4, 2012 This paper describes the consequences of a non-technical innovation for the strategy of a firm that operates in cultural industry. The example chosen is that of the company Stage Entertainment. In the first part of this paper we will provide a brief history of Stage Entertainment, single out two non-technological innovations and discuss how these innovations have affected the strategic behavious of Stage Entertainment. In the second part we will discuss both the horizontal and vertical processes Stage Entertainment is involved in and argue why one of these should be considered more important to Stage Entertainment’s overall sustainable competitive advantage. Stage Entertainment is the brainchild of the Dutch creative entrepreneur Joop van den Ende (born 1942). Stage Entertainment is the result of a merger of several other entertainment companies owned and run by Van den Ende and was incorporated in 1999. It has seen rapid international expansion and is now active in 9 countries, employing 4000 people. The turnover is €600 million (Nispen, M. van, Jaekele S. and Charrington, J, 2009). Van den Ende describes the strategy of Stage Entertainment as a strategy consisting of three elements (Nispen et al 2009): 1. Venues: programming and managing a network of venues across Europe (i.e. theatres) 2. Productions: presenting a wide range of existing...
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...Innovation in a Requirement Life-Cycle Framework Abstract In this paper, a requirements-based framework of innovation is discussed. Both customer and expert defined requirements are considered. The proposed framework treats requirements as evolving entities and is implemented using a data-driven approach. It provides a new perspective in support of the innovative product development process. Keywords: Innovation, requirements management, evolutionary computation, data mining. 1. Introduction The volume of information entering a corporate decision-making landscape is increasing. Not too long ago, corporate business models were based on information asymmetry, neglecting the customer needs. Customers did not have the full information about the products available to them. With the creation of internet, the information revolution was bound to happen. Nowadays, a customer can literally search any product available in the global market. This search is usually based on variety of requirements ranging from functional to emotional. Companies can not neglect analysis of customer needs. Therefore, the ability to successfully translating customer requirements in the product development process is of paramount importance, if not the most important one. What is the best business model in today’s competitive market? This is the question that constantly haunts business leaders who are at the front-end of competition as well as the research communities who are continuously developing the...
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