This book explores the challenges of introducing significant process innovations into organizations, focusing on structured methods for producing computer software. The author examines the adoption of these innovations by production workers, highlighting the importance of congruence between the advantages of the technology, the needs of clients, and the goals and rewards of the users. The research draws on in-depth interviews and surveys to explore the complex interplay of factors that influence the success or failure of innovation adoption, including organizational culture, informal influences, and the role of innovation advocates. The book provides valuable insights for managers and practitioners seeking to navigate the challenges of technological change, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach that addresses the needs of multiple stakeholders and the importance of aligning incentives and rewards with innovation goals.
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Leonard is the William J. Abernathy Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, where she teaches classes on new product and process development, manufacturing, technology strategy, and technology implementation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the challenges of introducing significant process innovations into organizations, focusing on structured methods for producing computer software. The author examines the adoption of these innovations by production workers, highlighting the importance of congruence between the advantages of the technology, the needs of clients, and the goals and rewards of the users. The research draws on in-depth interviews and surveys to explore the complex interplay of factors that influence the success or failure of innovation adoption, including organizational culture, informal influences, and the role of innovation advocates. The book provides valuable insights for managers and practitioners seeking to navigate the challenges of technological change, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach that addresses the needs of multiple stakeholders and the importance of aligning incentives and rewards with innovation goals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332266173_0
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