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Innovation/Change
Innovation vs. Change at Victoria University
Any system, organization, group, or other entity undergoes change, often on a continual if subtle basis. Innovations can also occur, though these are far less automatic and generally less frequent than typical changes. Discussing these two different concepts and applying them to real world situations requires first an initial definition of these concepts, which are perhaps not as clear and concrete as might be thought. Change can be thought of as absolutely any alteration to the way things are, occurring for whatever reason and leading to whatever effects. With such a broad definition, it can be seen why change is so continuous for so many entities and organizations -- if anything occurs that alters times for processes, people involved in a situation, the way things look or feel, or any other alteration at all, then...
Innovation, on the other hand, is a particular type of alteration or development: an alteration that is intentional and designed to lead to specific improvements in things.
Clearly change and innovation are similar, as both involve alterations to things a the way they are. At the same time, change and innovation are quite different and have very important distinguishing features. Most importantly, change might be intentional but it can also be completely random, and it can originate from within a given entity/company or be something that is done to an entity from external forces. Innovation, on the other hand, is always intentional and always originates from within, in a planned and conscious effort to produce specific and identified effects. Along the same lines, innovation is always intended to have positive effects, whereas change can be either positive or…
Just as technology is changing, travel and tourism providers also need to adapt and change to remain up-to-date and competitive. Innovation may help firms to gain advantages and compete even more effectively. References Anderson, R.E; Srinivansan, S.S. (2003), E-satisfaction and e-loyalty: A contingency framework, Psychology and Marketing, 20(2), 123-138. Bai, B., Hu, C., Elsworth, J., Countryman, C, (2004), Online Travel Planning and College Students: The Spring Break Experience, Journal of Travel & Tourism
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature Chapter Introduction This chapter provides a review of the literature concerning hypnosis, Eastern Meditation, Chi Kung, and Nei Kung and how these methods are used to treat various ailments and improve physical and mental functioning. A summary of the review concludes the chapter. Hypnosis In his study, "Cognitive Hypnotherapy in the Management of Pain," Dowd (2001) reports that, "Several theories have been proposed to account for the effect of
Many nations do not use restorative justice as a policy, but eventually bright, progressive leaders worldwide will hopefully learn the value of restorative justice, and implement it at some level. Youth Justice Process in New Zealand. (2005). Family Group Conference. Retrieved 29 June 2008, at http://www.justice.govtnz/youth/fgc.html. This government-produced review of the ideologies and practical implementation of the Family Group Conference was a valuable and basic article in terms of the understanding
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