Level of Management Innovation at the Palestinian Ministries

Level of Management Innovation at the Palestinian Ministries

Majed El-Farra

melfarra@iugaza.edu.ps

Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Commerce, Islamic University, Gaza, Palestine.

Received : 12-02-2007 , Accepted : 05-08-2007

Language: English

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the level of management innovation at the Palestinian ministries. The different variables which influence innovation were examined. These variables include, directing a creative business, developing creative capability, building a creative culture, managing learning for new ideas, organizing for creativity and taking wise decisions. Descriptive analytical methods were utilized. In addition, both primary and secondary sources were used. Further a stratified random sample of 400 persons was used. The Palestinian ministries enjoy a satisfactory level of innovation. However, they do not encourage the flow of new ideas. The rules and regulations are allowed to hinder work and directors do not encourage direct communication with their subordinates. Further, the organizations' of Palestinian ministries were not support creativity or taking wise decisions. The study recommended establishing a creative culture of innovation. This requires long-term training and education strategy. Regulations and bylaws should be improved. Directors should empower their subordinates and encourage direct communication with them.

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