Assignment:
For this assignment, you will research the innovation architecture of at least three companies that are well-known for successfully supporting a culture of innovation. Write a 1,500 word paper that addresses the following:
- What particular elements of each organization's culture, processes, and management systems and styles work well to support innovation?
- Why do you think these organizations have been able to capitalize on innovation and intrapreneurship while others have not?
- Based on what you have learned, what processes and systems might actually stifle innovation and intrapreneurship?
- Imagine yourself as an innovation architect. What structures or processes would you put in place to foster a culture of innovation within your own organization?
Include in-text citations to at least four reputable secondary sources (such as trade journals, academic journals, and professional or industry websites) in your paper.