TY  - JOUR
AB  - Describes a research project using a qualitative research
methodology investigating innovation processes in two NHS hospitals.
Employs a multi‐perspective approach to examine the perception of
innovation processes by actors at different organizational levels,
whereas past innovation research has predominantly adopted a management
perspective of innovation by concentrating upon the views and opinions
of senior managers exclusively. Data collection methods include
semi‐structured interviews, participant observation over a two‐month
period, and document analysis; 26 interviews were conducted, transcribed
and their content analysed. Shows that the perception of the innovation
process differs very much across individuals. Illustrates two different
types of innovation – imposed and emergent – each displaying
substantively different developmental processes. Discusses the
implications of these findings from the perspective of the practising
manager and the applied psychologist conducting research into
organizational innovation and change processes.
VL  - 13
IS  - 2
SN  - 0143-7739
DO  - 10.1108/01437739210009581
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739210009581
AU  - Sauer Juergen
AU  - Anderson Neil
PY  - 1992
Y1  - 1992/01/01
TI  - Have We Misread the Psychology of Innovation? A Case Study
from Two NHS Hospitals
T2  - Leadership & Organization Development Journal
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 17
EP  - 21
Y2  - 2024/04/16
ER  -