The innovation triple challenge: A creativity check for SMES

Maurício Manhães; Guillermo Antonio Dávila

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-27303-7_5

The innovation triple challenge: A creativity check for SMES

Maurício Manhães
, Guillermo Antonio Dávila

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Abstract

In this chapter you will learn how creativity is a key element to deal with challenges that SMEs must overcome to innovate. For this purpose, the innovation challenges in SMEs are reviewed, the concept of creativity and its relationship with organizational innovation is discussed. A five-step approach to act creatively producing innovative propositions is presented. Finally, a creativity check for SMEs based on the Need for Closure Scale invites to a self-assessment.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Competitive Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises
Subtitle of host publication	Increasing Crisis Resilience, Agility and Innovation in Turbulent Times
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	77-92
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319273037
ISBN (Print)	9783319273013
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27303-7_5
State	Published - 1 Jan 2016
Externally published	Yes

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The innovation triple challenge: A creativity check for SMES. / Manhães, Maurício; Dávila, Guillermo Antonio.
Competitive Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises: Increasing Crisis Resilience, Agility and Innovation in Turbulent Times. Springer International Publishing, 2016. p. 77-92.

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