20. Google image is creation of new search service process. We can define it as “Output” of Innovation. (product and process innovation).
21. Theory of innovation -Punctuated equilibrium – Tushman and Anderson (1986) -Absorptive capacity - by Cohen and Levinthal (1990) Google recently announced the wind-down of Google Labs, and Google Image will be winding down as well. Google company continue research on innovative methods to organize and navigate images as part of Google Images.
23. Organizational Capabilities Distinctive Capabilities: cannot be imitated by competitors Tangible: -Intellectual property rights - copyrights, patents, trademarks Intangible: -Strong brands -Tacit knowledge (implied) and skills - Leadership and teamwork -Organizational culture
24. Influence of organizational culture on creativity and innovation. 1.Strategy Google’s mission is to organize the world‘s information and make it universally accessible and useful. 2.Structure. 3. Support mechanisms. 4.Behaviour that encourages innovation. 5.Communication.
25. organizational culture Bicycles or scooters for efficient travel between meetings. Employee sharing cubes, yurts and huddle rooms – and very few solo offices. Laptops everywhere Foosball, pool tables, volleyball courts, assorted video games, pianos, ping pong tables, and gyms that offer yoga and dance classes. Grassroots employee groups for all interests, like meditation, film, wine tasting and salsa dancing.