This study investigates the drivers and forms of business model innovation. It is built on the business model innovation typology proposed by Koen et al. (2011), we have developed its dimensions into Hurdle rate, technology, partners value network and customer value network. The study used these dimensions as a base to differentiate between the two approaches of the business model innovation which were identified as innovating the existing business model approach and multiple business model approach. The study used qualitative analysis, through a dual case study approach in the automotive industry, consequently Fiat and Tata Motors were selected as case studies. Furthermore, the study foundation is secondary data supported by primary data (i.e. interviews) to investigate how each of these two organizations has implemented business model innovation in each case study, by highlighting and contrasting their different approaches of business model innovation. The results of the study showed that each of the two approaches of business model innovation implies open innovation and expands the organization’s value network. However, innovating the existing business model focuses on improving the organizations’ performance, and sustaining innovation. On the other hand, the multiple business model approach aims to disrupt the industry or a competitor (i.e. New entrant), through disruptive innovation. Moreover, the study proposed a process based framework and a checklist on business model innovation, to assist the decision makers in organizations while choosing between innovating their existing business model or designing a new one.

本研究主要目的在分析新北市國民中學校長創新領導行為、教師知識管理能力與學校創新經營效能之關聯。研究採用調查研究法，以新北市之公立國民中學教師為研究對象抽40所學校，計有496位。問卷調查結果採用描述性統計、t考驗、單因子變異數分析、皮爾森積差相關以及多元逐步迴歸等統計方式加以分析。 　　本研究得到下列項結論： 一、新北市國民中學校長創新領導行為情況良好，並以「創造思考」為最佳。 二、新北市國民中學教師知識管理能力表現良好，並以「知識獲取」為最佳。 三、新北市國民中學的學校創新經營效能情況良好，並以「創新學校表現效能」為最佳。 四、新北市國民中學不同性別、現任職務、學校規模之教師在知覺校長創新領導行為上有顯著差異。 五、新北市國民中學不同現任職務、服務年資、學校規模之教師在教師知識管理能力上有顯著差異。 六、新北市國民中學不同現任職務、服務年資、學校規模之教師在知覺學校創新經營效能上有顯著差異。 七、國民中學校長創新領導行為、教師知識管理能力與學校創新經營效能三者間具有正向的關聯。 八、國民中學校長創新領導行為及教師知識管理能力的分層面，對學校創新經營效能有正向的預測作用。 　　最後，根據研究結果提出主要結論與相關建議，以供教育行政機關與國民中學之參酌。 / The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship among principals’ innovative leadership behavior, teachers’ knowledge management capability, and effectiveness of school innovation management. Data were collected from 496 teachers of 40 junior high schools in New Taipei City. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, pearson correlation analysis, and stepwise regression. Conclusions were as follows: 1. The perceptions from the junior high school teachers about principals’ innovative leadership behavior are positive. Furthermore, “creative thinking” is the highest. 2. The perceptions from the junior high school teachers about teachers’ knowledge management capability are positive. Besides “knowledge acquirement” is the highest. 3. The perceptions from the junior high school teachers about effectiveness of school innovation management are positive. “innovative school performance” is the highest in addition. 4. Teachers from different gender, position, and school size in New Taipei City, they had diversely feeling about principle’s innovative leadership behavior. 5. Teachers form different position, seniority, and school size in New Taipei City, their knowledge management capability are obviously difference. 6. Teachers form different position, seniority, and school size in New Taipei City, their perception of school innovative efficiency are obviously diversity. 7. Principle’s innovative leadership behavior, teachers’ knowledge management capability and effectiveness of school innovation management, these three factors had highly positive correlation. 8. The sub-level of the principals’ innovative leadership behavior and teachers’ knowledge management capability can apparently predict the effectiveness of school innovation management. 　　At last, according to the results, this study provides the conclusion and the suggestions particularly for the institution of educational administration and junior high schools.

Innovation and creativity are regarded as key drivers for organisational innovative success. Organisations that do not have a strategic focus on innovation and creativity and do not have a culture fostering innovative behaviour, will find it difficult to survive in these turbulent times. The innovative ability of organisations depends heavily on all employees at all levels of the organisation. Innovations driven by employees are known as EDI and creativity. Even though organisations understand the importance of EDI, a significant number of barriers within organisations still hamper EDI and creativity. The study was exploratory in nature and provided valuable insights into determining whether supervisory behaviour and the internal work environment had an impact on EDI and creativity in an ODeL institution in South Africa. A quantitative survey design was selected for this study. A census approach was followed, and primary quantitative data were collected from a subgroup within the identified institution, using self-administered electronic questionnaires. Through the process of exploratory factor analysis, five supervisory behaviour/management factors and five internal work environment factors were identified. The supervisory behaviour/management factors included supervisory support, management support, innovation management, innovative leadership, and team innovation. The internal work environment factors included organisational innovation culture, innovation mechanisms, innovative opportunities, risk-taking tolerance, and dedication to innovation. Correlation and structural equation modelling were conducted. The results indicate a relationship between supervisory behaviour and the internal work environment with regard to EDI and creativity. Recommendations regarding supervisory behaviour and creating enabling work environments to enhance and support EDI and creativity are made. / Human Resource Management / M. Com. (Human Resource Management)

The phenomenon of conflict is the problem that principals are faced with in their respective schools. The aim of this study was to explore the role that innovative leadership could play in managing conflict at the selected schools in Botswana. For the purpose of this study, a qualitative research approach was adopted. It included interviews, during which the informants responded to open-ended questions; observations, where the researcher visited the schools and interacted with the informants; and document analysis. These methods were employed to determine the perceptions of participants regarding the nature, extent, and causes of conflict at the selected schools. The study indicated that a number of factors could significantly contribute in managing conflict. Employing innovative educational leaders, benchmarking, using bottom-up communication skills, and the engagement of policy analysts, are some of the key recommendations made for avoiding further conflict within schools and between schools and the Ministry of Education. / Educational Leadership and Management / D. Ed. (Educational Management)