Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on Innovation and Organizational Structure. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This 14 page paper considers the statement " Strategic innovation is constrained by the rigorous application of organizational structures and procedures" The paper considers how innovation is attained and the structures that have supported innovation practical applications. The theoretical basis of the examples given is examined with reference to the creation of a team culture where innovation can be encouraged and models such as an adhocracy. The paper also considers how, in the long term, the more flexible models may also create problems for a company. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
Page Count:
14 pages (~225 words per page)
File: TS14_TEinnovates.rtf
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
high technology. If arguing that the rigid adherence to structure holds back innovation we first have to define what is meant by innovation. Firstly, innovation can occur in any
industry, there have been many innovations over the centuries, therefore, it is not a phenomena limited to modern industries. Innovation has also occurring at different levels, in small and large
organisations, at corporate level and at shop floor level. Innovation may be seen as the "first reduction to practice" of an idea in that culture (Mintzberg et al, 1998). Therefore,
the more radical the idea that is put into practice the greater the impact it will have (Mintzberg et al, 1998). However, it is worth noting that many innovations are
seen form start up or small companies, where the development of a competitive advantage is required to allow them to compete. However, in assessing the way organisational structures facilitate or
hinder innovation it is not the innovation itself that is the subject matter, but the context in which it occurs. Innovation may occur in any organisation ate any level,
however, the occurrence may be more likely in some scenarios. The aim of an organisation may be to facilitate regular innovation rather than one off ideas, this extends beyond the
research and development departments, but into the organisation as a whole. The structure needs to support this culture for the goal to be realised. Rather than supporting the idea
of entrepreneurship, where individuals develop ideas, there is the need to create a culture of innovation with the use of teams working together, where all members may be able to
contribute. This increase the potential for innovating to occur with the presence of greater input levels. The culture where strategic innovation takes place has been described by Mintzberg as intrapreneurship
...