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Pick, David - 2015

The overarching intent for this ebook is to showcase research and thinking which highlights the challenges and paradoxes of 'mainstream' management and its applicability (or otherwise) to 'managing' the creative industries.The chapters included in this volume focus on observations that take...

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An entrepreneurial logic for the new economy

Barton Cunningham, J.; Gerrard, Philip; Schoch, Herbert; … - In: Management Decision 40 (2002) 8, pp. 734-744

Managers and entrepreneurs are increasingly being challenged to respond to a world where it is harder to effectively make and implement their decisions. Over half the decisions managers make are never implemented. We have observed entrepreneurs and managers in a wide range of situations in...

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Determinants of organisational creativity: a literature review

Andriopoulos, Constantine - In: Management Decision 39 (2001) 10, pp. 834-841

creativity, and perceive the development of conditions that encourage creativity within their working environment as a long … must start at the level of the individual, individual creativity in itself is not enough. A vital, often ignored component … of creativity is the creativity that occurs at the organisational level. This paper reviews writings in an attempt to …

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Managerial Problem Solving : A Cultural Perspective

Brooks, Ian - In: Management Decision 32 (1994) 7, pp. 53-59

Illustrates how organizational culture can stifle effective problem solving and decision making. In the organization in question this had critical implications for quality, staff retention and organizational change. The myopic, non‐innovative generation of apparent solutions to major...

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Enhancing creative thinking within organisations

McFadzean, Elspeth - In: Management Decision 36 (1998) 5, pp. 309-315

competitive advantage. This article describes how an organisation can enhance its creativity by developing a creative culture … within the company. In addition, the paper discusses group creative problem solving. A creativity continuum is presented …

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Innovate or liquidate ‐ are all organisations convinced? A two‐phased study into the innovation process

Zhuang, Lee; Williamson, David; Carter, Mike - In: Management Decision 37 (1999) 1, pp. 57-71

dismiss the value of creativity training programmes conducted in their organisations, raising serious concerns over the …

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Culture and international innovation: a theoretical approach

Zhang, Yingying; Rohlfer, Sylvia - In: Management Decision 62 (2024) 10, pp. 3286-3314

Purpose The rapidly changing international business landscape, driven by dynamic factors such as technology, emerging markets, and unpredictable crises, demands that organizations innovate to survive while gaining and sustaining competitive advantages. Culture, an intricate multilevel construct,...

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Corporate Change Programmes: A False Panacea?

Nicoll, David - In: Management Decision 31 (1993) 5

Argues that groups within the organization play a significant role in enabling it to face a hostile environment. Describes how groups translate their culture into work patterns and argues that this is an important factor in any change programme. Questions the motives and effectiveness of culture...

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Acknowledge and Use Your Grapevine

Cathmoir Nicoll, David - In: Management Decision 32 (1994) 6, pp. 25-30

Reassesses the role of the grapevine in employee communications. Argues that it has a role to play in socializing employees to a company, initiating behavioural change, disciplining employees and providing information. Discusses the implementation of the grapevine as a part of the employee...

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Corporate Culture

Gorman, Liam - In: Management Decision 27 (1989) 1

The study of corporate culture is a valuable contribution to the study of organisations. Corporate culture consists of values, norms, feelings, hopes and aspirations held by members of organisations. These aspects may not be instantly discernible; however, it is important that managers are aware...

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