Fostering Innovation Through Complex Adaptive Systems Theory
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Fostering Innovation Through Complex Adaptive Systems Theory
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Author : Rohan Hakimi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Fostering Innovation Through Complex Adaptive Systems Theory written by Rohan Hakimi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with categories.
During these times of rapid change many complex human systems struggle to be innovative and adaptive and as a result are under threat of decay and even collapse. Complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory describes the phenomena of adaptation and describes innovation as a central component of this process. The literature on CAS theory was explored in this study to better understand the processes of innovation and adaptation and their relationship to each other. A number of characteristics and dynamics (CDs) that describe the operation of a CAS were discovered and synthesized into a framework for innovation. Five of these CDs were identified as foundational to the process of adaptation, namely: open boundaries, diversity, distributed control, cyclical development and feedback. In this study, the author proposes that by fostering the foundational CDs a complex system can become more adaptive. The CAS framework was applied to an engineering organization in two case studies. In the first case study hierarchical process mapping was tested as a tool to analyze the organization in light of the framework. In this case study, nine areas where the foundational CDs could be strengthened to increase the adaptive capacity of the organization were identified. Of primary concern to the organization was the need to foster open boundaries. This would ensure a greater flow of information and knowledge into the organization and between its departments, one means of strengthening the potential for adaptation and innovation. In the second case study, the framework was used to guide an innovation process to bring about improvements to a polymer feed system, one of the organization's products. An open, iterative approach was used to gather practical knowledge for product development. End-users were engaged in two iterations of semi-structured interviews. In the first iteration, nine ideas for technical improvement were identified, four of which were implemented immediately. Of the remaining ideas, the use of preheated water for polymer activation was identified as the most impactful. This idea was pursued further in the second iteration of interviews. Data indicated an estimated reduction of $4000 in monthly operating costs as a result. The innovation approach proved effective in this case study and was recommended to the organization for further use in product development. In this study, the CAS framework proved useful as a starting point to strengthen capacity for innovation and adaptation in the organization. Further effort to develop the foundational CDs is recommended to strengthen the organization and further test the effectiveness of the framework.
Complex Adaptive Innovation Systems
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Author : Philip Cooke
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-19
Complex Adaptive Innovation Systems written by Philip Cooke and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-19 with Business & Economics categories.
Leading up to the financial crisis of 2008 and onwards, the shortcomings of traditional models of regional economic and environmental development had become increasingly evident. Rooted in the idea that ‘policy’ is an encumbrance to free markets, the stress on supply-side smoothing measures such as clusters and an over reliance on venture capital, the inadequacy of existing orthodoxies has come to be replaced by the notion of Transversality. This approach has three strong characteristics that differentiate it from its failing predecessor. First, as the name implies, it seeks to finesse horizontal knowledge interactions as well as vertical ones, thus building ‘platforms’ of industrial interaction. Secondly, it is not a supply, but a demand side model in which needs-driven innovation rather than pure market competition prevails. Finally, it is ongoing through recessionary times, being more robust than over-specialised approaches to economic growth. The intellectual origins of Transversality lie in an aspiration to promote eco-innovation, one of the key hopes of assisting Western regional and national economies to re-balance and escape recession. The policy models of key regional exponents of the concept are explored and their goals achievement is assessed. An array of policy instruments and measures is presented for hands-on policy implementation. The book will be of vital interest to academics as teachers and researchers as well as policy advisers and public servants.
What Do Complex Adaptive Systems Look Like And What Are The Implications For Innovation Policy
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Author : Andrew J. Hall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
What Do Complex Adaptive Systems Look Like And What Are The Implications For Innovation Policy written by Andrew J. Hall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with categories.
The Evolution Of Economic And Innovation Systems
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Author : Andreas Pyka
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-03-03
The Evolution Of Economic And Innovation Systems written by Andreas Pyka and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-03 with Business & Economics categories.
This book is at the cutting edge of the ongoing ‘neo-Schumpeterian’ research program that investigates how economic growth and its fluctuation can be understood as the outcome of a historical process of economic evolution. Much of modern evolutionary economics has relied upon biological analogy, especially about natural selection. Although this is valid and useful, evolutionary economists have, increasingly, begun to build their analytical representations of economic evolution on understandings derived from complex systems science. In this book, the fact that economic systems are, necessarily, complex adaptive systems is explored, both theoretically and empirically, in a range of contexts. Throughout, there is a primary focus upon the interconnected processes of innovation and entrepreneurship, which are the ultimate sources of all economic growth. Twenty two chapters are provided by renowned experts in the related fields of evolutionary economics and the economics of innovation.
Organizations And Complex Adaptive Systems
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Author : Mahsa Fidanboy
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-05-22
Organizations And Complex Adaptive Systems written by Mahsa Fidanboy and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-22 with Business & Economics categories.
Organizations and Complex Adaptive Systems explains complexity theory within the organizational studies and discusses the applicability of complex adaptive systems principles for intraorganizational and interorganizational levels. Complex adaptive systems and complexity theory have been studied in many different fields of science. When studying the application of complex adaptive systems within social sciences, not many are seen in real terms in contrary to the myriads of theories and propositions available. The complex adaptive systems perspective is presented in quantitative terms in natural sciences, but a quantitative approach has not been used within social sciences a lot comparatively. This book links the basics of complex adaptive systems to social sciences, focusing on organizational studies and covering interorganizational, organizational, and individual levels. It shows the latest state of knowledge on the topic and will be of interest to researchers, academics, managers, and students in the fields of management, organizational theory and behavior, and strategic management.
Applications Of Complex Adaptive Systems
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Author : Shan, Yin
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2008-02-28
Applications Of Complex Adaptive Systems written by Shan, Yin and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-28 with Computers categories.
"This book provides an estimable global view of the most up-to-date research on the strategies, applications, practice, and implications of complex adaptive systems, to better understand the various critical systems that surround human life. Researchers will find this book an indispensable state-of-art reference"--Provided by publisher.
Coordination And Cooperation In Complex Adaptive Systems Theory And Application
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Author : Xiaojie Chen
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2019-07-31
Coordination And Cooperation In Complex Adaptive Systems Theory And Application written by Xiaojie Chen and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-31 with categories.
During the past decade, plenty of studies have been carried out in the literature to address the coordination and cooperation problems in complex adaptive systems, and have continued to grow. This Research Topic eBook publishes 14 papers by 39 authors, and most of these published papers present current research illustrating the depth and breadth of ongoing work on the coordination and cooperation problems in complex adaptive systems. It thus provides a timely discussion for researchers on the hotspots and challenges of the study on coordination and cooperation in theoretical models and applied systems.
Developing Capacity For Innovation In Complex Systems
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Author : Christer Vindeløv-Lidzélius
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-09-27
Developing Capacity For Innovation In Complex Systems written by Christer Vindeløv-Lidzélius and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-27 with Business & Economics categories.
Based on a theoretical analysis and supported by both explorative qualitative and quantitative research, this book examines the many reasons why an initiative becomes an innovation and why some organizations are better at innovation than others. Developing Capacity for Innovation in Complex Systems offers insights into the history of the idea of innovation, as well as knowledge around different discourses on innovation. The purpose of this book is to help organisations further their aspirations and work with innovation. It is based on three premises: (1) that capacity can be developed, (2) that it is worthwhile trying to do so, and (3) there are however no guarantees for success. Providing a comprehensive view of innovation and discussing the theoretical challenges, the book contributes towards a holistic theory for capacity building for innovation. The book conveys frameworks, methodologies, and tools that are used in terms of innovation, and it explains positive strategies for innovation that are being developed. Complexity theory is presented and attributed to the construct of innovation to further the understanding of the intricacies and fallacies of innovation work. This book will be of direct interest to scholars and subject matter experts in the field of innovation management. Business leaders and reflective practitioners will find the content relevant and accessible.
The Sage Handbook Of Leadership
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Author : Alan Bryman
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2011-02-17
The Sage Handbook Of Leadership written by Alan Bryman and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-17 with Business & Economics categories.
Leadership pervades every aspect of organizational and social life, and its study has never been more diverse, nor more fertile. With contributions from those who have defined that territory, this volume is not only a key point of reference for researchers, students and practitioners, but also an agenda-setting prospective and retrospective look at the state of leadership in the twenty-first century. It evaluates the domain and stretches it further by considering leadership scholarship from every angle, concluding with an optimistic look at the future of leaders, followers and their place in organizations and society at large. Each section represents a distinctive slant on leadership: - Macro perspectives - including strategic leadership, organization theory, charismatic leadership, complexity leadership, and networks. - Political and philosophical perspectives - including distributed leadership, critical leadership, ethics, the military and cults. - Psychological perspectives - including personality, leadership style and contingency theories, transformational leadership, exchange relationships, shared leadership, cognition, leadership development, gender, trust, identity and the ′dark side′ of leadership. - Cultural perspectives - including spirituality, aesthetics, and creativity. - Contemporary and emergent perspectives - followership, historical methods, virtual leadership, emotions, image, celebrity, and the quest for a general theory of leadership
Energetically Developmental Leadership
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Author : Alexander Lundberg
language : en
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Release Date : 2023-09-30
Energetically Developmental Leadership written by Alexander Lundberg and has been published by BoD - Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-30 with Psychology categories.
Energetically Developmental Leadership: Navigating Growth and Culture is a culmination of extensive leadership consultancy, research, and collaborative insights. Crafted by a seasoned relational psychologist and psychotherapist, this comprehensive book offers multifaceted perspectives on leadership growth. In Part I, delve into Constructive Developmental Theories, uncovering the evolution from the Socialized to Self-Transforming Mind. The Leadership Agility Framework and Complexity Leadership illuminate agility's role in developmental growth. Affective Neuroscience explores emotions' intricate interplay in effective leadership, while Positive Psychology equips with uplifting strategies. Part II introduces the pivotal "Inner Compass," a tool for self-awareness and growth. Navigate energy dynamics by aligning emotions, behaviors, principles, and facts for informed decisions. This roadmap empowers leaders to make conscious choices, fostering self-aware interactions. Part III explores diverse aspects - self-leadership, guiding others, and transformative change. Practical strategies calibrate the Inner Compass for emotional navigation, self-trust, and productive conversations. Trust, psychological safety, and complexity leadership underscore leading others, while "Leading Transformation" addresses organizational change, embracing growth, resilience, and positive psychology. Rooted in psychological principles and developmental theories, this book bridges theory and practice. It illuminates leadership's dynamic journey, emphasizing its crucial role in shaping immersive cultures for ongoing organizational advancement. It is an essential guide for leaders navigating growth, fostering agility, and cultivating transformative leadership.