in diverse settings. They draw from research conducted in a variety of areas - manufacturing

"This book provides an overview of current research on determinants of innovation of firms from the

"Based on their extensive research and work with organisations, V. Nilakant and S. Ramnarayan

Based on extensive research with hundreds of companies around the world and in every major field

performance organisation, based on extensive research into UK and international organisations. It also

brings together current research and examples of direct applications and provides a wealth of practical

extensive research and work with more than 300 companies - in dozens of industries, from agriculture to high

improves their chances for superior performance." "Based on a ten-year statistical research study

is based on reasoning, research, real world observations - and a long track record developing

Development --- 6. Managing the OD Process --- 7. Action Research and Organization Development ---- III. OD

investments / Strategic alignment research and practice: a review and research agenda / Glossary of strategic

conclusions -- Appendix A: Companies involved in the research -- Appendix B: The origins of process innovation.