Organizing Creativity by Stephan M. Schaefer - 9780198864141

Organizing CreativityContext, Process, and Practice\nAuthor(s): Stephan M. Schaefer\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Oxford University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Oxford University Press\nISBN-13: 9780198864141, 978-0198864141\nSynopsis\nCreativity is a defining feature of contemporary work life. Who has not taken part in brainstorming sessions, read glossy pamphlets about innovation and creativity as important cornerstones of a new business strategy, or been made aware of the importance of creative skills for one?s career? But what does it mean to be creative in and as an organization? \n\nOrganizing Creativity provides an answer to this question. The book builds on the premise that creativity is essentially about ideas. Every organization is dependent on valuable ideas for solving everyday problems as well as inventing new processes, products or services. The main argument of the book is that an analysis of organizational creativity should always account for the interdependency o.