The article explores the concept of idea processing support systems noting their relevance and usefulness in management decision. A review of some of the pertinent software is offered along with an account of the development of an integrated idea processing support system called the creative...

This paper points out the differences between incremental and paradigm shift approaches to creativity in management that exists between Japanese and Western schools of thought. A number of examples are used to illustrate how a systematic incremental process that places emphasis on continuous...