Leading and Managing Creators Inventors and Innovators

The development of an enterpising culture is a primary objective of progressive nations and organizations. While entrepreneurship may occur as a natural result of personal drive it occurs most often most robustly and is most sustainable in environments designed to encourage it. This book showcases emerging research theory and practice in the management of creativity invention innovation and entrepreneurship. Featuring cases and examples from around the world and from a diverse array of industries the authors explore such issues as organizational design knowledge management and technology transfer providing valuable insights for researchers educators students technology professionals business executives scientists and policymakers concerned with promoting entrepreneurship and its impact on organizational and economic growth.