From continuous improvement to continuous innovation: a (retro)(per)spective

Article Abstract:

The concept of continuous innovation, and how to manage and organize for it are discussed. The issue is addressed by, first of all, defining continuous innovation as the ability to combine operational effectiveness and strategic flexibility, and later by exploitation and exploration capabilities that have traditionally been regarded as antithetical.

Denmark, Management dynamics, Analysis, Organizational effectiveness, Creative ability, Creativity, Company business management, Organizational learning

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Theory and practice of continuous improvement in shop-floor teams

Article Abstract:

A new study investigates the differences between six shop floor level improvement teams in two companies in order to discover the mechanisms playing a role in their activities.

Research, Management science

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Innovation, what innovation? A comparison between product, process and organizational innovation

Article Abstract:

Process innovation, product innovation and organizational innovation are compared and contrasted. The consequent implications for the management of innovation are discussed.

Business, Innovations

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