-production and collaborative public service innovation. The research approach was an explorative case study, presenting a pilot …

process. Findings – The study suggests that because of the embedded character of public sector innovation, it is likely that … innovation to lose its fundamental character. Research limitations/implications – The case suggests that innovative programs may … differ from other types of public sector innovation, such as specific service-delivery initiatives with novel characteristics …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to give a deeper understanding of public procurement for innovation and civil … preparedness. The paper focuses on how the policy goals of innovation and preparedness are implemented in procurement practice, and … explores the issues that affect innovation- and preparedness-oriented procurement. Design/methodology/approach The study is …

supportive of creativity and innovation. Practical implications – Positive outcomes have significant implications for the … enhancement of creativity and innovation through intrinsic motivation. This example has potential for other public service …

improvement typified by TQM, and radical innovation in the form of BPR, in organisational change strategies. The empirical …

Quality management practices do support the management of strategically important innovation processes. This conclusion … management of strategically important innovation processes are described and analyzed. The description and analysis is based on … the management of strategic innovation. It also indicates that systems and goal practices in quality management can be …

This empirical study examines the relationship between total quality management (TQM) and innovation performance and … managers in Australian industry encompassing both manufacturing and non‐manufacturing sectors. The structural equation modeling … technique was used to examine the relationships between TQM and quality performance as well as innovation performance …