Global ETD Search
Search theses and dissertations gathered from participating repositories worldwide. Every result links back to the library that holds it. No account is needed.
Results
Showing 1 to 20 of 61 for “"Creativity and Innovation"”.
-
Local government : tales of creativity and innovation
… countries) has been urged to be more 'creative and innovative', but with little clear definition of what the two terms mean. In the context of the 'New Public Management' (NPM) reforms of local government in recent years, local Councils have often turned to the private sector models of …
-
Creativity and Innovation Through the Job Demands-Resources Model
<p>Organizational innovation is key to organizations’ financial performance and long-term success (Anderson, Potočnik, & Zhou, 2014; Bowen, Rostami, & Steel, 2010). Employees drive organizational innovation through their creativity and innovation, making the understanding of how to influence these …
-
Creativity and innovation performance through employees’ empowerment in uae smart government
… impact of transformational, transactional and laissez-faire leadership on employees’ innovation and creativity and employees’ empowerment. Over the past decades, employees have become an organiser in coordinating work within organisation. This trend creates new challenges for leaders as …
-
Nurturing creativity and innovation through activity-based courses for undergrad interior design curriculum
… that have the capability of encouraging creative and innovative thought need to be evaluated by traditional literature review methodology. This study designed a four-part course to better teach creativity and innovation through design by using two principle questions. (a) What learning models are …
-
Seeing the forest for the trees: Elementary STEM environments that nurture creativity and innovation
1 PDF file (ix, 86 pages)
-
Creativity and innovation in the police service: a case study of the Abu Dhabi police
This research aimed to explore employees' understanding and lived experiences of creativity and innovation in the Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) service. As a result, the study had three research objectives: (i) to explore employees' organisational experiences of creativity and innovation in the ADP; (ii) …
-
Bullipedia: un caso de construcción social de conocimiento gastronómico
elBulliFoundation seeks to be a center for creativity and innovation in high cuisine. Originating from elBulli, the 3-stared by Michelin restaurant and voted best restaurant in the world five times by Restaurant magazine, the foundation’s main project, Bullipedia, endeavors to become a hub for …
-
Managing Diversity in the Modern European Workplace
Diversity is consistently increasing in society and the workplace with increasing globalization and internationalization. This comes with new challenges and opportunities for organizations adapting to the new environment as internal heterogeneity in teams and organizations can lead to communication …
-
Gamifying Higher Education for Generation Alpha: Aligning Cognitive Behavioral Needs with Business Value through a Human-Centered Approach
… the gaps between current education practices and Generation Alpha's needs, the methodology aims to bridge the divide. The literature review underscores the importance of empathizing with Generation Alpha's cognitive behavioral needs, including socialization and communication skills, creativity …
-
Computational Exploration of Origami Tessellation Design:Harnessing Shape Grammar for Flexible Folding Structures
… presents a unique blend of artistic expression and engineering application. However, the design process often proves daunting due to its complexity, limiting accessibility to enthusiasts and impeding its potential impact in engineering and architecture fields. This thesis aims to lower the …
-
Leadership competencies to address the Fourth Industrial Revolution: case studies of the preparedness of owners and senior executives of South African SMEs.
… industries by integrating digital, biological, and physical technologies. Leaders must continuously enhance their skills to effectively manage these emerging technologies and address upcoming challenges. This study examines the leadership competencies and readiness for the 4IR among South …
-
Fusion of engineering, art, and education through an interactive robotic puppet show
… is not enough for graduating engineers and scientists. Creativity and innovation need to be emphasized and pursued. The Robotic Puppet Show fuses engineering, art, and education all in one. The focus of the project is to promote not only interest in math and science for young women, but …
-
Engaging Students in 21st Century Skills through Non-Formal Learning
… reforms, such as the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Common Core State Standards Mathematical Practices (CCSMP), and Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P-21) challenge educators to provide students with dynamic learning experiences that address the needs of learners in today's …
-
Transformation in Institutions of Higher Education in South Africa: An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Perspective
… on executive management, academic offerings, and services to support staff and impactful deliveries to students. Creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem is seen as one of the instruments of transformation. An entrepreneurial ecosystem needs a community of practice that displays the character of …
-
Creating a maker course syllabus for the Learning Technologies program : bridging experiences between the UT Campus makerspace and K-12 makerspaces in Austin, Texas
… the development of a new maker course syllabus and course plan for the Learning Technologies program at the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). This course will provide hands-on making experiences for graduate students in ‘The Foundry’ (UT Makerspace) and subsequently bridge those …
-
Return on inspiration : a socio-psychological investigation into the impact of lateral thinking upon individual, group and organisational performance
… as critical for businesses striving to survive and thrive. This assumption is contested, however. Differences of opinion exist as to whether, and in what ways, the hiring of creativity and innovation consultants and trainers to inspire lateral thinking and behaviour improves performance. This …
-
Through a design education lens: Are we reinventing the wheel for entrepreneurial education?
… have remained firmly planted in the business and management school literature, and miss insights from other disciplines. This thesis discusses a portfolio of 14 papers that were published during the period 2011 – 2020. These provided insights that would advance teaching, learning and …
-
Leveraging blockchain and artificial intelligence for enhanced copyright enforcement in South Africa
Leveraging Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Copyright Enforcement in South Africa The Fourth Industrial Revolution has significantly impacted copyright enforcement, particularly in South Africa, where technological advancements have bolstered and challenged existing frameworks. …
-
Generative AI Framework for 3D Object Generation in Augmented Reality
… is to convert diverse inputs, such as images and speech, into accurate 3D models, enhancing user interaction and immersion. Key components include advanced object detection algorithms, user-friendly interaction techniques, and robust AI models like Shap-E for 3D generation. Leveraging Vision …
-
The Inclusion of Cognitive Complexity: A Content Analysis of New Jersey's Current and Past Intended Curriculum
<p>Policy makers and educators have stated that the internationally benchmarked standards will place greater emphasis on 21<sup>st</sup> century skills including creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, presentation and demonstration, problem solving, research and inquiry, and career …
Page 1 of 4