Synopses & Reviews
This critical introduction discusses the origins of creativity, group approaches to innovation, managing innovative teams and how to manage organizations. By understanding the psychological principles, theories and techniques applied in these areas, managers can improve organizational strategies and their responses to change. In addition to managers and HR professionals, students of management and occupational psychology at undergraduate and MBA level will benefit from the clear and concise coverage of this important topic.
About the Author
Neil J. Anderson is a Humanities Professor of Linguistics and English Language at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA. He also serves as the Coordinator of the English Language Center. Professor Anderson has taught and presented papers and workshops in over 20 countries. He is the author of a teacher education text in the TeacherSource series entitled Exploring Second Language Reading: Issues and Strategies (1999, Heinle Cengage) and an EFL reading series ACTIVE Skills for Reading (2007/2008 Heinle Cengage). He is also the author of the ELT Advantage: Teaching ESL/EFL Reading professional development course (2006, Heinle Cengage).
Table of Contents
1. Introduction. 2. Enhancing Creativity at Work. 3. Psychological Approaches to Creativity. 4. Group Processes and Innovation. 5. The Antecedents of Organizational Innovation. 6. The Innovation Process. 7. Organization Development. 8. Resistance to Change. 9. Future Directions for Practice and Research. Bibliography. Index.