Organizing-for-Innovation: Corporate Governance in a Digital Age

The book emphasizes the importance of large corporations implementing governance practices and processes that make them better innovators. It suggests that the contemporary concept of corporate governance is obsolete and disconnected from the needs of the most innovative firms. The book aims to contribute to the debate on organizing for innovation by examining various issues related to this topic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book makes a compelling argument that large corporations must adopt governance practices and processes that enhance their ability to innovate. The central challenge lies in identifying organizational principles and practices that can best deliver innovative products and create a meaningful consumer experience. It is crucial to understand that when discussing organizational forms, we are not solely focusing on corporate governance in the traditional sense of managing agency costs and ensuring regulatory compliance. Rather, the primary objective is to establish organizational systems and processes that foster continuous and sustained innovation, leading to the creation of value.

The book delves into the examination of how the contemporary concept and discourse of corporate governance may be outdated or, at the very least, increasingly disconnected from the needs and realities of the most innovative firms today. It advocates for the concept of organizing for innovation, which involves identifying process and practices that provide the greatest opportunities for innovation. This concept needs to take center stage in the ongoing debate in this field.

To contribute to this nascent debate, the book brings together a series of chapters that explore various aspects related to organizing for innovation. These chapters cover topics such as the role of leadership in fostering innovation, the importance of organizational culture in supporting innovation, the challenges of managing innovation in complex organizations, and the strategies for integrating innovation into business processes.

By presenting a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective, this book aims to provide valuable insights and practical strategies for organizations seeking to enhance their innovation capabilities. It serves as a valuable resource for business leaders, policymakers, and researchers interested in understanding the dynamics of organizational innovation and developing effective strategies to promote it.

Weight: 465g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811972331
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023