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In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 1, pp. 19-21

Purpose – To consider side‐by‐side various arguments as to why Coca‐Cola's performance has dwindled over the past decade. Design/methodology/approach – Review of three previously published articles on Coca‐Cola, drawing out the similarities in their arguments Findings –...

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Encouraging ideas and innovation

In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 1, pp. 32-34

for innovation. The manufacturing industry is particularly suffering. Practical implications – Highlights the value of … incentives. Offers advice on how to encourage innovation within organizations. Originality/value – The paper is an independent … piece based on a recent study of the UK workforce. Gives a good overview of the current state of innovation in UK business …

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The innovation high ground

In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 1, pp. 35-37

Purpose – To explain “sustainability‐driven innovation”. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an … independent writer. Findings – Claims that “sustainability‐driven innovation” is set to be a trend in innovation for the future …, and a successful one. Practical implications – Highlights the good and bad points to “sustainability‐driven innovation …

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How innovation keeps Samsung one step ahead

In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 2, pp. 21-24

companies with their fingers on the pulse will remain competitive. We all know that innovation and technology go together like …

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The acclaim of failure

In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 2, pp. 28-29

Purpose – This article looks at why BMW rewards employee mistakes. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – The strategy really aims to bring about big cultural...

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Awarding world‐leading innovation

In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 2, pp. 30-32

Purpose – This article reviews the IEE Innovation in Engineering awards. Design/methodology/approach – This article is …. Originality/value – This article looks at the winners of the IEE Innovation in Engineering awards. …

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To innovate or not to innovate?

In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 3, pp. 25-26

“Nurturing the new: patterns for innovation” may give the impression that it will offer the experienced manager or human …

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Lifecycle transformation

In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 3, pp. 33-35

Purpose – To explain “product lifecycle management”. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer. Findings – According to CIMdata, the overall PLM market is now worth around $17 billion, with nearly two thirds of this spend being on the primary...

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How the likes of Napster and Kazaa went so far so quickly

In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 4, pp. 11-13

‐for‐profit enterprise that has developed an innovation, usually in new technologies, and uses new types of networks to spread the word about … and distribute the innovation. Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have …

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Sony: death or glory?

In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 4, pp. 14-16

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

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