This book provides an integrative analysis of creativity and strategic practices, particularly strategic problem formulation and strategic decision making. It examines the decision and not the individual as a unit of analysis, which leads to a deeper understanding of creative outcomes. It draws a correlation between strategic intent and creative outcomes, both positive and negative, and provides an integrated framework for understanding creativity. Finally, the book develops a creative strategic framework and draws conclusions for the practice of management and for future research.
This book provides an integrative analysis of creativity and strategic practices, particularly strategic problem formulation and strategic decision making. It examines the decision and not the individual as a unit of analysis, which leads to a deeper understanding of creative outcomes. It draws a correlation between strategic intent and creative outcomes, both positive and negative, and provides an integrated framework for understanding creativity. Finally, the book develops a creative strategic framework and draws conclusions for the practice of management and for future research.
Offers a framework of creativity by integrating research from different streams Examines the cognition of creativity within strategic decision making Integrates theories of creativity within available frameworks for strategic decision making Examines the composition of top management teams with respect to different thought worlds
Chetan Walia
creativity strategy strategic problem formulation strategic intents negative creativity creative strategic perspective