Complexity and Innovation in Organizations

Fonseca, Jose

ISBN 10: 0415250307 / ISBN 13: 9780415250306

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2001

About this Item

A critical look at major perspectives on innovation, suggesting that innovation is not a designed functional activity of a firm or an intentional process through which firms anticipate changes in conditions. Series: Complexity and Emergence in Organizations. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 8. Weight in Grams: 206. . 2001. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complexity and Innovation in Organizations
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415250307
• ISBN 13: 9780415250306
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This key book takes a critical look at major perspectives on innovation, suggesting that innovation is not a designed functional activity of a firm or an intentional process through which firms anticipate changes in conditions.

About the Author

Jose Fonseca is Associate Professor of Management at the Universidade Lusiada in Lisbon, invited Professor at the MBA programme of the Universidade Nova and fellow of the Complexity and Management Centre at the University of Hertfordshire.