Vincent Nolan provides a valuable update on the body of knowledge known as Synectics. The contribution deserves attention as an account of a fascinating body of knowledge of a method seeking deliberately to stimulate creativity, particularly in small, facilitated groups. He also indicates a lack...

Books reviewed: Nancy J. Adler (2002), International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior, 4th edn. South Western, Thompson Learning, Cincinnati, Ohio. Michael J. Kirton (2003), Adaption-Innovation in the Context of Diversity and Change. Routledge, Hove, Sussex