Managing change in South Africa: developing people and organizations

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There is evidence that issues related to the value attached to people in South African companies are still not being adequately addressed. Many companies are still hierarchical and centralized. They lack flexibility, and generally do not encourage risk-taking. However, they are probably becoming more ready for change. A stronger client/customer focus is emerging, and quality, growth and productivity are being increasingly seen as the most significant success factors.

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Leadership and innovation: relations between leadership, individual characteristics and the functioning of R&D teams

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A new study attempts to formulate a research model of the functioning of research and development teams by assessing the link between leadership behaviour, individual team member characteristics and likely outcomes.

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Breaking the mould? Innovation as a strategy for corporate renewal

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A new study analyses the problems faced by two mature corporations to move away from business strategies such as 'growth by acquisition' and 'cost reduction' towards competition through innovation.

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