. Originality/value – This discussion of the role of culture in economic development and sustainability in Atlantic Canada …Purpose – What is the role of culture in economic development? Is there any hope for the local in the larger frame of … the global? The purpose of this paper is to examine the role that culture plays in economic development and sustainability …

in the culture literature that organizational culture has a direct and predictable effect on organizational performance …

Describes the changes that have taken place in the attitudes of the employees and the culture of a small Australian … it learns about quality, attitudes and culture.  …

Purpose – This paper aims to ask why executives fail to foster innovation. Design/methodology/approach – Provides a … useful discussion on why executives fail to foster innovation. Findings – Despite innovation becoming a major focus, most … practice companies around who have managed to successfully embed innovation into their business and a study of these has …

revitalising town and city centres by involving residents and visitors through culture and the arts. This initiative is based on … the successful Nuit Blanche (White Night) culture‐led urban revitalisation model tested in cities like Brussels, Madrid …/methodology/approach – This case study builds on the 24‐hour city concept and provides a practical example of how culture‐led urban revitalisation …

‐market institutions in innovation processes. Design/methodology/approach – The theory of transactions and institutions is examined … structures can play in product innovation. Originality/value – This study of the canola chain offers insights into how different …

Focuses on the critical role played by professionals in the management of health‐care institutions in the UK and Canada … relationships with colleague professionals. Compares the approaches taken in the UK and Canada, and explores issues of context …

Addresses the key question of whether there is a link between quality management practices and innovation performance …. Presents an empirical case study of a large manufacturing firm in Australia that has been successfully maintaining its …

Purpose – To contribute to an understanding of the complementary nature of entrepreneurship and innovation through an … and innovation. Design/methodology/approach – The study takes a qualitative approach in exploring the synergies between … entrepreneurship and innovation and in analysing the factors that foster an interaction between the two. Case studies of six …