Innovation and Leadership in the Public Sector: The Australian Experience

This book uses empirical data to analyze the dynamics of innovation in public sector organizations and identify the factors that promote or enhance innovation activities. It provides a macro and micro analysis of workplace innovation in the Australian public sector, written by practitioners and academics to offer theoretical and practical insights. It explores the relationship between culture and workplace innovation, considering its multi-dimensional nature and its impact on organizational innovation, organizational climate, and team and individual innovation. The book also identifies differences in the perception of workplace innovation and organizational culture among public sector employees with different demographic and employment characteristics. It reviews public organizations worldwide and compares public sector innovation and leadership across cultures. The book is intended for academics, students, researchers, and middle- to senior-level administrators or managers interested in the field of public sector innovation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book, through the use of empirical data, presents a comprehensive exploration of the dynamics of innovation within public sector organizations. It identifies the key factors that promote or enhance innovation activities within these organizations. Written by a combination of practitioners and academics, the book offers a macro and micro analysis of workplace innovation in the Australian public sector, providing both theoretical and practical insights.

The book delves into the intricate relationship between culture and workplace innovation, recognizing it as a multi-dimensional, subjective, and context-specific phenomenon. It explores how workplace innovation manifests as organizational innovation, organizational climate for innovation, team, and individual innovation. It also identifies variations in the perception of workplace innovation and organizational culture among public sector employees with different demographic and employment characteristics.

The demographic and employment characteristics of public sector employees confirm significant differences in how culture impacts workplace innovation across various groups. This knowledge assists practitioners in creating positive cultural environments that support the development of workplace innovation and raise awareness of the impact of individual characteristics within organizations.

Furthermore, the book conducts a review of public organizations worldwide, providing a cross-cultural comparison of public sector innovation and leadership. It examines the major forms of public sector systems in operation and their relationship to innovation and leadership. This comparative analysis offers valuable insights into the global landscape of public sector innovation and leadership practices.

Innovation and Leadership in the Public Sector is an invaluable resource for academics and students interested in the field of public sector innovation. It provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the dynamics, factors, and challenges associated with innovation in the public sector. With its practical insights and theoretical framework, the book equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to drive innovation and lead successful public sector organizations.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032042527