Organisation and Scientific Discovery [Hardcover]

The book takes the view that discovery is the outcome of successful science, and that organisations play a central role in facilitating or inhibiting discovery. John Hurley argues against the theory that creativity only leads to scientific discovery and suggests a model of the processes leading to discovery including both individual and organisational processes.Discovery and Organisation in Science.

Method, Organisation and Philosophy in Discovery.

The Importance of the Individual in Science.

The Eminent Scientists and Their Organisations.

Organisational Aspects of Freedom and Chance in Relation to Discovery.

Some Considerations on the Organisation of Discovery-Related Science.

The Discovery Zone.

References.

Appendices.

Index.

John Hurley is the author of Organisation and Scientific Discovery, published by Wiley.

Organisation and Scientific Discovery John Hurley Professor of Organisational Psychology at Dublin City University, Ireland What factors other than creativity lead to discoveries in science? Of the five million scientists worldwide, few are directly involved in significant discovery. It is perhaps surprising that no models or guidelines exist for people responsible for scientific research projects that are directed towards discovery. They and their colleagues would no doubt welcome help in structuring and managing their exploration. This book seeks a way forward. Research into the creative process has always far exceeded the attention given to organisational factors. Yet resources such as money, colleagues, technicians, library and equipment all have a major bearing on the likelihood of discovery. In this revealing study, the author worked with 16 Nobel laureates, each completing two interviews and four questionnairelƒ1