Develop critical appreciation of the theory of entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation and an ability to relate this to practice

2. The learning outcomes being assessedILO 2 Develop critical appreciation of the theory of entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation and an ability to relate this to practice ILO 4 Identify and assess the characteristics which make SMEs different to larger venture

Given the importance of innovation in the business field and the issue of “patent trolls,” do you believe Intellectual Property Law has a good or bad impact on business?

Description From this module, you learned that there are four “flavors” of Intellectual Property Law. While we cannot legally protect an idea, we can protect what it becomes in one of these four areas, including (1) Patents, (2) Trademarks, (3) Copyrights, and (4) Trade Secrets. With the accessibility of information and significant competition in the […]

Discuss What kind of changes to management relations and learning among employees would need to occur when implementing such a model in an organization that had a more traditional design, more oriented to command and control, rather than innovation and creativity?

Description What kind of changes to management relations and learning among employees would need to occur when implementing such a model in an organization that had a more traditional design, more oriented to command and control, rather than innovation and creativity?

Explore the value of creativity and innovation to society and within organizations as well as in creating competitive advantage

There are 4 items to address in this milestone. Flesh out the analysis of how this business model will work for the company using the “USAID change management best practice guide” (described in Figure 5.2) as a framework. Continue developing the sections for this assignment. Several newer theories (diagnostic or dialogic) for diagnosing organizational change […]

Analyse and assess the implementation of the innovation, considering the organisational/regional/global conditions that may influence the innovation, and discuss the potential implication to the business and society, and diffusion of the innovation.

The assessment consists of an INDIVIDUAL report (2,000 words excluding references and appendices; tolerance of 10% in the number of words) applying innovation and creativity theories studied in the module to evaluate the innovative solution developed in the group project. The group project involves the development of an innovative solution to a business/social/environmental challenge/problem faced […]

Critically discuss the innovation strategy and management process employed in the organisations using Tidd and Bessant’s 4 step model (search, select, implement and capture).

Report Task You are required to undertake research on two innovative organisations in the same sector who have headquarters in different countries. You will write a 4,000 word report on the management of innovation in those organisations that must include the following sections: 1.    An introduction to the two organisations and some of their main innovative […]

Explain how “primary” field research may be used to assist an engineering firm in terms of value creation when planning innovation such as process upgrades or product development.

Part 1. Understanding Customers (30% of assignment marks) Explain how “primary” field research may be used to assist an engineering firm in terms of value creation when planning innovation such as process upgrades or product development. Distinguish between ‘Inductive’ and ‘Deductive’ research approaches – which would you recommend for researching this area and presenting the […]

Explain why the employees are so hesitant to embrace innovation over lean. What is it about the innovation strategy that has caused employees not to embrace this strategy so enthusiastically (it would be useful to compare the attractions of lean with the attractions of innovation)?

In this case, we are faced with a company that has been very successful with TQM and with lean. It has had some 18 years of success with these systems. Yet, top management has recognized that a change in the business model is needed, with the demands shifting from quality and cost (which have now […]