Adaption-Innovation In the Context of Diversity and Change

Name: Adaption-Innovation In the Context of Diversity and Change
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ISBN: 9780415298513

ISBN-10: 0415298512

ISBN-13: 9780415298513

Edition: 2003

Authors: M. J. Kirton

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This text examines the adaption-innovation theory (A-I theory), a model of problem solving and creativity, which aims to increase collaboration and reduce conflict within groups.

Book details

List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 9/25/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English



Introduction


A Guiding Outline


A Background Study


Its Residual Problems


Its Conclusions


Organisation of Cognitive Function


Problem Solving is the Key to Life


The Brain's Problem-solving Departments


Defining Style


Describing and Measuring Adaption-Innovation


Description


Perception of Change


Measure


Style and Personality Theory


Style and Dimensions of Personality


Style and Personality Relationships


Structure and Cognition


Problem Solving and Learning Theory


Decision Making


From Concepts to Paradigms


The Paradox of Structure


Problems with Creativity


Its Definition


Creativity, Innovation and Invention


Style, Level, Process and Technique


Level


Process


Technique


Link with the Management Literature


Problem Solving and Social Structure


On Defining Normal Change


The Search for Ideal Leaders and Ideal Solutions


An Example in Depth May Help


The Management of Diversity


Diversity of Problems and People


Adaption-Innovation as a Problem of Diversity


Development of Complexity


Management of Diversity Needs to be Taught


Managing Cognitive Gap


Agents of Change


Climates of Change


Cognitive Climate


Leaders and Bridgers


Coping Behaviour


Coping, Stress, and Disorder


The Management of Change


Alternative Climates


The Progression of Change


The Pendulum of Change


The Spiral of Change


The Making of Resisters to Change


The Environment as Opportunity for Change


The Problem-solving Leader



Management Initiative Case Studies



Examples of Instinct



The Curse of Progress



Stamp's Level vs. Style Schema



Cognitive Style in War



KAI Tables


References


Name Index


Test and Measure Index


Subject Index