Perspectives on Innovation and Technology Transfer in Managing Public Organizations
Perspectives on Innovation and Technology Transfer in Managing Public Organizations

Author: Silva, Luan Carlos Santos

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-01-29

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 1668498359

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Perspectives on Innovation and Technology Transfer in Managing Public Organizations is a solution-oriented book that addresses the challenges faced by public organizations in today's fast-paced and competitive environment. The book recognizes the lack of a supportive organizational culture as a major hurdle that hampers innovation and technology transfer, limiting the ability of public organizations to adapt and remain competitive. Edited by Luan Carlos Silva from the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD) in Brazil, this book offers a valuable collection of successful experiences from the Research Laboratory on Innovation and Technology Transfer (LABin) at UFGD, catering to professionals, researchers, and scholars in public management, innovation management, and technology transfer. Through practical insights and strategies, this book guides readers in cultivating a supportive organizational culture that fosters innovation and facilitates the adoption of innovative technologies. It presents compelling case studies and emphasizes the significance of effective leadership and collaboration among public organizations, private firms, and academic institutions. By delving into critical topics such as knowledge management, technology adoption, and organizational culture, the book equips individuals with the necessary knowledge and tools to overcome challenges in managing innovation and technology transfer in the public sector. With its potential to offer replicable experiences applicable to various public management models, Perspectives on Innovation and Technology Transfer in Managing Public Organizations empowers professionals, policymakers, researchers, and academics worldwide, enabling them to grasp the importance of innovation and technology transfer while providing practical guidance for successful management practices.

Global Perspectives on Technological Innovation
Global Perspectives on Technological Innovation

Author: Bing Ran

Publisher: Information Age Publishing

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781623960599

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Managing technological innovations and related policy and strategy issues have been a central focus of the new millennium. This book series presents an interdisciplinary scholarship and dialogue on the management of innovation and technological change in a global context from a variety of perspectives, including strategic, managerial, behavioral, and policy issues. Papers selected in this volume have four prominent themes: the wide spread interests and the global application of the technological innovation; the practicality of the research on technological innovation implementation to foster success and financial growth; the socio-technical challenges behind innovation and creativity that might outweigh the benefits; and the new principles/practices/perspectives on our understanding of the technological innovation. Contributed by prominent scholars and practitioners from around the world in innovation, management and policy area, this book will become a very useful read for anyone who is interested in learning the most contemporary perspectives on the subject.

Perspectives on Innovation
Perspectives on Innovation

Author: Franco Malerba

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-03-29

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0521685613

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Case studies, empirical models, appreciative analyses and formal theories abound.

Contemporary Management and Global Leadership for Sustainability
Contemporary Management and Global Leadership for Sustainability

Author: Kankaew, Kannapat

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-02-26

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13:

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Modern organizations confront an array of existential challenges encompassing environmental volatility, resource scarcity, workforce recruitment woes, employee burnout, and technological disruption. These uncertainties, coupled with the call for sustainability as exemplified by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), necessitate adept management and visionary leadership. Nevertheless, deciphering these intricacies proves formidable, exacerbated by societal shifts and rapid behavioral transformations. The demand for proficient management and comprehensive leadership has never been more pressing as we stand on the cusp of a transformative era. Contemporary Management and Global Leadership for Sustainability, emerges as a remedy for present challenges. This book delves into the core of modern management science and global leadership, offering a roadmap to navigate multifaceted issues across various sectors. Beyond theoretical insights, it bridges the gap between theory and application, equipping a diverse audience with actionable approaches for sustainable triumph. Tailored for academics, professionals in public and private spheres, and students, the book serves as a reservoir of knowledge. Touching industries from hospitality to education and exploring the fusion of religious philosophy with sustainable leadership, provides invaluable guidance. As organizations worldwide seek direction amid contemporary challenges, this book shines as a beacon, guiding the way toward resilience, innovation, and enduring triumph.

Complex AI Dynamics and Interactions in Management
Complex AI Dynamics and Interactions in Management

Author: Figueiredo, Paula Cristina Nunes

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-02-19

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13:

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) permeates our daily lives, revolutionizing routine tasks. However, the profound implications of AI on business management demand meticulous scrutiny. Leaders and organizations must proactively shape strategies to align with the tenets of this new era. This necessitates a commitment to innovatively amalgamate data, technology, design, and human expertise to address real-world challenges on a large scale. Beyond concerns about the future of work and potential job displacement due to automation, societal readiness at all levels becomes paramount for AI to benefit humanity. Complex AI Dynamics and Interactions in Management guides leaders and organizations navigating this transformative era. It facilitates a seamless transition by advocating successful AI initiatives, discerning optimal opportunities, fostering diverse expert teams, conducting strategic experiments, and crafting solutions that contribute to the benefit of both the organization and society. This book is a valuable resource for managers and decision-makers, providing insights on leveraging AI to enhance business sustainability. This initiative allows collaboration among stakeholders, including professionals from public and private sectors, human resources specialists, data experts, and academics from various countries.

Navigating the Coaching and Leadership Landscape: Strategies and Insights for Success
Navigating the Coaching and Leadership Landscape: Strategies and Insights for Success

Author: Wefald, Andrew J.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-03-07

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13:

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In today's rapidly evolving leadership landscape, a glaring gap exists between theory and practice in coaching and leadership. While scattered research attempts to shed light on this critical intersection, a comprehensive resource remains elusive, leaving practitioners and scholars needing a unified framework to navigate this complex terrain. The absence of a holistic understanding hampers the efforts of leaders striving to cultivate effective coaching practices and impedes scholarly progress in this burgeoning field. Navigating the Coaching and Leadership Landscape: Strategies and Insights for Success, poised to bridge the divide between theory and practice in coaching and leadership. By meticulously examining the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of coaching within leadership contexts, our comprehensive volume offers a long-awaited solution to this pressing problem. From elucidating the foundational connection between coaching and leadership to providing actionable insights into implementing coaching practices, each chapter serves as a guiding beacon for practitioners and scholars alike.

Drivers of SME Growth and Sustainability in Emerging Markets
Drivers of SME Growth and Sustainability in Emerging Markets

Author: Dadwal, Sumesh

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-03-19

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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Various sectors of emerging markets face unique challenges, largely related to the gap between small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) research and practice. The relationship between SMEs and agriculture, tourism, and other key industries requires a close examination to understand the intricacies of their interplay. An emphasis on the need to bridge this gap, and strategies for scaling up and embedding new sustainability and technology trends into SME strategies is necessary for a healthy growth strategy within emerging markets. Drivers of SME Growth and Sustainability in Emerging Markets is a comprehensive book that delves into the intricate dynamics of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in developing economies. With a focus on a keen awareness of the challenges faced by SMEs, this book offers valuable insights for marketers, entrepreneurs, practitioners, and policy makers seeking to unlock the potential of these vital economic contributors. With a focus on entrepreneurship capacity building and government schemes designed to support SMEs, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to create an enabling environment for sustainable SME growth. From identifying bottlenecks and challenges to presenting innovative business models and sustainable practices, this book serves as a vital resource for business students, management faculty, and professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of SMEs in emerging markets.

Global Perspective of Information Technology Management
Global Perspective of Information Technology Management

Author: Tan, Felix B.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2001-07-01

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1931777322

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Managing information technology (IT) on a global scale presents a number of opportunities and challenges. IT can drive the change in global business strategies and improve international coordination. At the same time, IT can be an impediment to achieving globalization. IT as an enabler of and inhibitor to globalization raises interesting questions. Global Perspective of Information Technology Management provides a collection of research works that address relevant IT management issues from a global perspective. As the world economy becomes more interdependent and competition for business continues to be more globally oriented, it has, likewise, become necessary to address the issues of IT management from a broader global focus.

Academic Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation: A Business Management Perspective
Academic Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation: A Business Management Perspective

Author: Szopa, Anna

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2012-09-30

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1466621176

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In the ever changing scientific word, Academic entrepreneurship has emerged as a new and growing field. Referring to the creation and management of an environment for active support of knowledge exploitation and transfer, Academic entrepreneurship aims to encourage entrepreneurial behavior in the academic community. Academic Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation: A Business Management Perspective provides a wide-ranging overview of the relationship between universities and organizations through the most recent and detailed research on university entrepreneurship. This book aims to be a reference source for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in the academic industry’s demand for technological innovation.

Green Business: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Green Business: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 1718

ISBN-13: 1522579168

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The issues of sustainability and corporate social responsibility have become vital discussions in many industries within the public and private sectors. In the business realm, incorporating practices that serve the overall community and ecological wellbeing can also allow businesses to flourish economically and socially. Green Business: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source for the latest research findings on the challenges and benefits of implementing sustainability into the core functions of contemporary enterprises, focusing on how green approaches improve operations. Highlighting a range of topics such as corporate sustainability, green enterprises, and circular economy, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for business executives, business and marketing professionals, business managers, academicians, and researchers actively involved in the business industry.