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Strategy and General Management
Published by:
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Version: 16.04.2004
Length: 11 pages
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Abstract
In the late 19th century, Thomas Edison revolutionised lighting, motion pictures and sound with a series of inventions that changed the world. He did this by relying on a virtuoso team that worked in what he called an invention factory. This case explores the factors associated with Edison and his invention factory that are relevant to contemporary managers.
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In the late 19th century, Thomas Edison revolutionised lighting, motion pictures and sound with a series of inventions that changed the world. He did this by relying on a virtuoso team that worked in what he called an invention factory. This case explores the factors associated with Edison and his invention factory that are relevant to contemporary managers.
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