Creativity and innovation: The elusive competitive advantage for technology-driven industries

1989 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Douglas Harris
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

scholarly journals Peran Competitive Advantage Dalam Pengembangan Agrowisata Abian Salak Di Kabupaten Karangasem

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
Ni Luh Ketut Ayu Sudha Sucandrawati ◽  
Ni Ketut Murdani
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Coffee Bean ◽  
Alternative Tourism ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Bean Research ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

The purpose of this study is to increase the competitive advantage of Abian Salak Agro Tourism in Karangasem Regency . Bali is famous for its cultural tourism . Bali is also developing Agro-tourism as an alternative tourism . To be superior and compete , in the development of this tourism industry   can not be separated from the creativity and innovation of the managers . Abian Salak Agro Tourism has made innovations in creating coffee  products from Salak beans given the brand Salacca Coffee Bean . Research carried out by the method of qualitative descriptive . The competitive advantage of Abian Salak Agro Tourism is its unique fruit bark and product   coffee from beans Salak   are qualified

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY IN ORGANIZATIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 82-89
Author(s):  
Mahboubeh Shateri ◽  
Roya Safari ◽  
Noosha Hozhabrnejad ◽  
Hamid ShateriBaghiabadi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Allocation Of Resources ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

According to modern management literature in the fields of innovation and creativity, it is vital for organizations to innovate to keep up with increasing competition, consumer demands and emerging market fields. Here is where the role of knowledge management is highlighted as a potential key competitive advantage. This paper brings together knowledge from various areas to show that innovation is a form of organizational advantage which can be obtained by appropriate knowledge management. Focus is made the role of knowledge management in sustaining and enhancing creativity in organizations. The simulation of creativity and the allocation of resources for creative thinking methods for employees are also of vital importance. Thus, in the current corporate world, the utilization of knowledge management as a tool for enhancing creativity and innovation will present a competitive edge for organizations.

scholarly journals Akuisisi dan Budaya Knowledge Sharing

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 505
Author(s):  
Nuril Kusumawardhani Soeprapto Putri
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Creativity And Innovation ◽  
A Company

Large companies which are experiencing barriers in innovation often take a radical step to acquire knowledge, namely acquisition. Though innovation is not the only reason, acquisition will result in the company wishes to achieve competitive advantage affected by the creation of ideas, creativity and innovation. The three points can be achieved more easily when the knowledge sharing within the organization / company runs well. However, the acquisition maybe impacts as a counter-attack for the knowledge sharing culture both in the acquisitor and and company which obtains the acquisition. Therefore, a key to succeed the acquisition is a sharing culture among individuals within a company that runs well or even better. Individuals from the acquisitor and those of the company that obtains the acquisition can adapt to each other and have confidence in order not to hinder them to share knowledge. This study discusses in detail the potential impacts of an acquisition upon a knowledge sharing culture in a company. 

Finding and motivating talent

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Wrathall ◽  
Effie Steriopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Long Term Survival ◽  
Industry Environment ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

Finding the best talent, and keeping them motivated and productive, are essential elements in establishing and maintaining a competitive advantage. The capacity of an event enterprise to consistently stage successful events, and consistently provide attendees with positive and memorable experiences, is generally a reflection of the quality of their employees and volunteers. Over the longer term, concerted efforts to acquire and motivate the best talent available can lead to greater levels of organisational creativity and innovation, as well as long term survival in a dynamic, turbulent, and uncertain industry environment. Furthermore, a talented and productive workforce is generally one in which individual employees and volunteers can thrive and grow, promoting empowerment and well-being.

scholarly journals Knowledge management: A concept for achieving and maintaining competitive advantage

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-36
Author(s):  
Vladimir Mitrović
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
New Economy ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Business Organization ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Amount Of Knowledge ◽  
Creativity And Innovation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

The concept of "knowledge management" is increasingly becoming one of the key concepts for achieving and maintaining a competitive advantage in the new economy and management. This paper presents the basic elements and the relationship between knowledge management and competitiveness. After introductory considerations, knowledge as a strategic resource is analyzed, as well as the awareness of the importance of knowledge for achieving and maintaining competitiveness. The continuation of the paper is dedicated to research into the level of education and knowledge of employees, identification of the needs for additional knowledge and missing knowledge in business organizations of the city of Niš, followed by conclusions arising from the research. The fact is that shifting the focus towards creativity and innovation requires an even greater amount of knowledge. However, it is not enough for employees of business organizations to just possess the necessary knowledge, but also to be able to use it and share it effectively. Only the knowledge used in such way can become a source of sustainable growth and development of the business organization in question.

Small Business Transformation Through Knowledge Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 2680-2686
Author(s):  
Nory B. Jones ◽  
Jatinder N.D. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Transformation ◽  
Widespread Acceptance ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Business Practitioners ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

In the last decade, the importance of knowledge as a source of sustainable competitive advantage has gained widespread acceptance. Business practitioners and academics alike recognize that what is “between the ears” (Tiwana, 2000) of their employees represents the source of creativity and innovation that nourishes and sustains the organization. Furthermore, the ability to harness the intellectual capital in an organization probably represents the most important aspect relating to the creation of an intelligent enterprise.

Small Business Transformation Through Knowledge Management

2005 ◽  
pp. 2514-2518
Author(s):  
Nory B. Jones ◽  
Jatinder N.D. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Transformation ◽  
Widespread Acceptance ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Business Practitioners ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

In the last decade, the importance of knowledge as a source of sustainable competitive advantage has gained widespread acceptance. Business practitioners and academics alike recognize that what is “between the ears” (Tiwana, 2000) of their employees represents the source of creativity and innovation that nourishes and sustains the organization. Furthermore, the ability to harness the intellectual capital in an organization probably represents the most important aspect relating to the creation of an intelligent enterprise.

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