1. Introduction - What is Innovation? Innovation refers to the act of creating new products or processes. There are two main types of innovation: • Product innovation • Process innovation. Product innovation is the development of products that are new to the world or have superior attributes to existing products. Process innovation is the development of a new process for producing products and delivering them to customers. Examples include Toyota‚ which developed a range of new techniques
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Healthcare Innovation The healthcare industry has experienced a proliferation of innovations aimed at enhancing life expectancy‚ quality of life‚ diagnostic and treatment options‚ as well as the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the healthcare system. Information technology has played a vital role in the innovation of healthcare systems. If the concept of healthcare innovation can be clarified‚ then it may become easier for health policymakers and practitioners to evaluate adopt
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Service innovations are likely to be very important throughout knowledge-based economies. Critically discuss. Illustrate your answer with reference to two practical examples of your choice. Service innovation is a new or improved service concept that is taken into practice. It takes place mainly in two ways: through service products and through service processes. There has been a shift from perception of innovation from products to services‚ beginning from late 1990s with the service nature of
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Directly following the civil war came a period of reconstruction era where Abraham Lincoln attempted to reunite the northern and southern states. During this time‚ goals were set for civil equality for blacks by the government. However‚ the hopes of the freed people were not met. Despite the government attempt to build equality and independence for the newly freed they were overturned by other citizens reluctant to follow the laws and lack of enforcement of the laws. The radical reconstruction involved
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The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs by Carmine Gallo Introduction • Innovation is largely spurred by distressing factors such as economic struggles and strained infrastructures‚ environmental problems and poverty. As history records have shown that during such difficult times‚ innovation and creativity has taken its place to ensure the betterment of the peoples’ lives. • Definition of Innovation: A new way of doing things that results in positive change‚ which makes life better. It is a commitment
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1. Why has Barbie been so successful? According to Professor Paul Burns‚ The answer lies in innovative marketing and product extension. Barbie’s appealing design‚ high quality manufacturing‚ and detailed features are what distinguishes this doll from all the others and has lead Barbie to thrive for more than half a century. Another important business strategy for Barbie has been the bringing in of accessories for each Barbie doll. Every year‚ different Barbie dolls are introduced‚ with new
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The Discipline of innovation In this article‚ the author Peter F. Drucker highlights on the source and importance of innovation in business. The importance of innovation is increasing significantly. In the current day economic scenario‚ innovativeness has become a major factor in influencing strategic planning. It has been acknowledged that innovation leads to wealth creation. Even though efficiency is essential for business success‚ in the long run‚ it cannot sustain business growth. Management
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Report‚ Mobile Phone and Network Providers enhances the discussions of conditions and factors influencing the market. The report produced in October 2007 is of major assistance in this project as it has clearly researched consumers in the market. Social Culture has a large impact on the industry. The values‚ attitudes and beliefs of consumers will influence the sales and demand levels of products. The MINTEL report shows the market is becoming increasingly saturated. Ofcom data shows that there are
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Assignment 1 Ducati: The Making of a Grand Prix Motorcycle For the course Innovation Management 2012 In total you can earn 100 points for this assignment. 10 points are given for grammar and spelling. 30 are given per sub-question (for a detailed specification see the answers below). Dividing your points by 10 gives you the grade for your assignment. Regards‚ The IM team Assignment Question 1: In the article “Toward a General Modular Systems Theory and its Application
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Phoenix OI/361 – INNOVATION‚ DESIGN‚ & CREATIVITY FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Definitions Paper What defines innovation‚ design‚ and creativity? How do they compare and contrast to one another? This paper will include the discussion to the questions‚ including their business implications. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary 2011‚ innovation is defined as “the introduction of something new.” Innovation is the combined work of design and creativity together that has made a significant
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