This Companion provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview and critical evaluation of existing conceptualizations and new developments in innovation research. Arguing that innovation research requires inter- and trans-disciplinary explanations and methodological pluralis…
This Companion provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview and critical evaluation of existing conceptualizations and new developments in innovation research. Arguing that innovation research requires inter- and trans-disciplinary explanations and methodological pluralis…
A indústria da cordoaria é uma indústria antiga e que mantém o seu lugar no mercado devido à necessidade de produtos com características específicas em diversas indústrias. Este projeto nasceu da necessidade de modernização e melhoria de desempenho por parte desta indústria, ond…
Com o aumento da mecanização e com a crescente competitividade no setor industrial, a exigência é que tenhamos maior disponibilidade e fiabilidade dos equipamentos no setor fabril, condições estas que podem ser garantidas através de uma boa gestão da manutenção. Aliás, a gestão …
This thesis presents two distinct, but linked, studies. Study 1 contrasted interactive [group] brainstorming against its nominal [individual] counterpart. Previous research has pointed to the productivity advantages of nominal brainstorming in terms of idea production rate [idea…
Engineers and technologists often operate from a worldview of "ones and zeros." My mission in this book is to interject the colorful world of creative thinking to help engineers and technologists learn to think and work differently. This "idea engineering" becomes the driving fo…
Whatever you're creative agenda is, use this book to instantly generate new ideas. Attractive and easy-to-use, Creativity Now provides an instant source of inspiration for times when creative stimulation runs dry. This updated edition is packed full of innovative exercises, tips…
Divided into four key segments (dreaming, originating, varying and adapting) this book covers each section of the creative process. In every segment 25 suggestions are provided to inspire your creativity, and prompt questions are also included to help readers adapt these ideas t…
