Innovation and entrepreneurship : theory, policy and practice /: theory, policy and practice. ([2015])

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Further Information: Note: Elias G. Carayannis, Elpida T. Samara, Yannis L. Bakouros.
• Authors: Carayannis, Elias G; Samara, Elpida T; Bakouros, Yannis L
• Contents: Series Foreword; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction to Technological Innovation; 1.1 Basic Concepts and Definitions; 1.1.1 Technology; 1.1.2 Technology Management; 1.1.3 Invention; 1.1.4 Creativity; 1.1.4.1 When, Why and How Creativity Arises; 1.1.4.2 Creativity in an Organizational Context; 1.1.4.3 Environmental Effects on Creativity; 1.1.5 Innovation; 1.1.6 The Concept of Technological Innovation; 1.2 Innovation Posture, Propensity and Performance; 1.3 Innovation Measurement; 1.4 Competitiveness; 1.5 A Historical and Socio-Technical Perspective on Innovation. 1.6 Common Frameworks and Typologies to Characterize Innovations1.7 Innovation Process; References; Chapter 2: Introduction to Innovation Management; 2.1 Innovation Management Through Management of Knowledge and Education; 2.1.1 The Role of Knowledge in Innovation; 2.1.2 Knowledge/Meta-Knowledge; 2.1.3 Knowledge-Learning Relation; 2.1.3.1 Types of Learning; 2.1.3.2 Learning/Meta-Learning; 2.1.3.3 Knowledge Management; 2.1.3.4 Cognitive/Meta-Cognitive Process; 2.1.4 The Model of Organizational Cognition Spiral; 2.2 Difference Between Innovation-Invention. 3.4.2 Subject 2: Drivers of Innovation-Catalysts and Prohibitive Factors3.4.3 Subject 3: A Quick Look at the Current State of Play in Various Countries-Challenges and Opportunities; 3.5 The Role of the Public Sector in Promoting Creativity, Innovation and Competitiveness (CIC); 3.5.1 Public-Private Partnerships Promoting CIC; 3.5.2 The Role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), such as the World Bank in Promoting CIC; References; Chapter 4: Innovation as a Management Process; 4.1 Introduction to Technological Innovation Management. 4.1.1 How Could a Company Enhance Its Capacity for Innovation4.2 What Is the Management of Technological Innovation and Why Is It Important?; 4.2.1 A Corporate Perspective; 4.2.2 A National Perspective; 4.2.3 A Theoretical Perspective-Evolutionary Economy; 4.2.4 Significant Characteristics of the New Growth Theory; 4.2.5 An Individual Perspective; 4.3 Challenges in Technological Innovation Management; 4.4 Case Study in Technological Innovation Management; 4.4.1 Biotechnology Company; 4.5 Innovation Management Techniques (IMTs); 4.5.1 Examples of IMTs; 4.5.1.1 Technology Audit.
• Publisher Details: Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Copyright Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 330 338926 658.4092 658421 658514; Business; Management; Business & Economics; Management Theory; Economics; Entrepreneurship; Leadership; Management; Industrial management; Economic policy; Business and Management; Innovation/Technology Management; Entrepreneurship; R & D/Technology Policy; Business Strategy/Leadership; Business & Economics -- Entrepreneurship; Science -- General; Business & Economics -- Management; Entrepreneurship; Research & development management; Business strategy; Management science; Business & Economics -- Production & Operations Management; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 3319112422; 9783319112428
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 2, 2015).
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