Why Territorial Managers Stifle Innovation — and What to Do About ItManagers who feel insecure about their status tend not to encourage novel ideas from their employees. Fostering their identification with the organization can change this behavior.

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Why Territorial Managers Stifle Innovation — and What to Do About It

Insecure managers who feel threatened by subordinates who have innovative ideas need incentives to change their behavior.