TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose–To examine why UK business seems to be lacking in opportunities for employees to be creative.Design/methodology/approach–This briefing is prepared by an independent writer.Finding–The article states that over half the workers questioned are not encouraged to be creative. Many respondents said they often keep ideas to themselves, and that there are no rewards for innovation. The manufacturing industry is particularly suffering.Practical implications–Highlights the value of incentives. Offers advice on how to encourage innovation within organizations.Originality/value–The paper is an independent piece based on a recent study of the UK workforce. Gives a good overview of the current state of innovation in UK business and suggests ways to turn the trend around.
VL  - 22
IS  - 1
SN  - 0258-0543
DO  - 10.1108/02580540610635933
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/02580540610635933
PY  - 2006
Y1  - 2006/01/01
TI  - Encouraging ideas and innovation: Untapped resource
T2  - Strategic Direction
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 32
EP  - 34
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -