From the lens of holistic systems theory, this book discusses strategic management adapted to evolving convergence in an era of advanced ICT from the viewpoint of the major management elements of strategy, organizations, technologies, operations and leadership.
It is widely accepted that innovation holds the key to sustainable commercial growth globally, but in practice there is limited understanding of how to successfully exploit its full commercial and social value.
This book provides the knowledge necessary for succeeding in a world where companies increasingly work side-by-side with customers to create new products and services.
Since the pioneering work scholars such as Joseph Schumpeter and Peter Drucker, the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship have evolved to become two separate and distinct disciplines.
The commercialisation of science and technology enabled innovation is a serious topic of interest for a wide range of global audiences who share one common objective: to understand how science and technology based ideas can be turned into commercial value more effectively.
LEADING IS AS SIMPLE AS ABCKnock It Out of the Park Leadership keeps things simple with lessons you can easily understand and apply in both business and life.
Turbocharge employee engagement through health and safety'Health and safety' has regained its rightful place at the heart of the organization, alongside wellbeing and other people issues.
MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCEWritten for those wishing to move into a senior manager's role and existing senior managers who are new to their role or have received no formal development.
This fourth volume in the Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Research series edited by Colette Henry and Gerard McElwee draws together contemporary research contributions that critically explore a range of issues relating to rural enterprise.
Foreword by Professor Annemaree Lloyd, Swedish School of Library and Information Science, University of BorasToday's society is characterized by quick technological developments and constant changes to our information environments.
At some point today you will have to influence or persuade someone - perhaps ask a colleague a favour, negotiate with a contractor or get your spouse to put out the recycling.
This volume is the latest edition of an international edited book series based on the formation and growth problems of High Technology Small Firms (HTSFs) begun in 1993.
The Future Home in the 5G Era looks at new hyper-connected home environments in which devices and apps will work together seamlessly to respond to and anticipate customers' needs, all with maximum security and privacy.
Innovation is a central mechanism in the progression of society and often captures the imagination and enthusiasm of corporate leaders, public policy makers, and so on.
This volume is the latest edition of an international edited book series based on the formation and growth problems of High Technology Small Firms (HTSFs) begun in 1993.
