An innovation is a complex series of activities in which an idea is conceived, proceeds through a succession of developmental steps and culminates in a product, a process, or a service that is accepted in the marketplace. It starts with an idea, or initial discovery, that needs to be assessed,...

In 23 chapters, distinguished contributors examine key issues facing business in countries including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Indonesia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand across the major discipline areas of management, economics, finance, accounting and...