Background
Block, Zenas was born on December 7, 1916 in New York City. Son of Joshua and Celia (Kaplow) Block.
(This is a reprint of a previously published work. This bo...)
This is a reprint of a previously published work. This book describes how established firms innovate through corporate venturing-
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Innovation and entrepreneurship are crucial for surviving and prospering in today's turbulent business climate. A potentially significant way to revitalize established firms is through internal corporate venturing: high-risk activities that generate new businesses and sharpen a company's competitive edge. But, once new opportunities are found, how can they be managed to ensure success? Block and MacMillan recognize that an innovative culture cannot be transplanted, but must evolve within each company. Recognizing that traditional management principles are often at odds with innovation, they address the problems of corporations whose policies and procedures discourage entrepreneurial effort. They show managers at all levels how to develop the skills and practices essential to internal venturing success. Only by integrating these skills and practices can a company make the changes necessary to produce ongoing product and market innovations with resulting new businesses. When managed right, corporate venturing can be the key to new growth and revitalization for established companies regardless of size.
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educator management consultant
Block, Zenas was born on December 7, 1916 in New York City. Son of Joshua and Celia (Kaplow) Block.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1938; postgraduate, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, 1939-1941.
Chemist, Clairol Inc., New York City, 1938-1939;
chief chemist, American Dietaids Company, Yonkers, New York, 1938-1948;
director laboratories, DCA Food Industries, New York City, 1948-1955;
vice president research, DCA Food Industries, New York City, 1955-1960;
president bakery division, DCA Food Industries, New York City, 1960-1964;
group vice president, DCA Food Industries, New York City, 1964-1971;
executive vice president, DCA Food Industries, New York City, 1971-1977;
vice Chairman of the Board, vice Chairman, Board Of Directors, New York City, 1977-1979;
also board directors, vice Chairman, Board Of Directors, New York City. Chairman, Board Of Directors Nisshin DCA Foods Inc., Tokyo, 1975-1979, DCA Industries Ltd., England, 1976-1979. Board directors IMPAC Group.
Founder, president HaystackCable Vision Inc., Lakeville, Connecticut, 1978-1980, vice-president and treasurer, 1980-1982. Adjunct lecturer Graduate School Business Administration, U. Connecticut, 1979-1981. Clinical professor New York University, 1984-1991, Adjunct Professor management graduate division Stern Schools Business, since 1991, founder, associate director Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, 1984-1989.
Adjunct Professor management Lally School Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1991-1992, 97-, visiting professor, 1996-1997, curriculum consultant, since 1997.
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Board directors New York City Mission Society, 1983-1987, Salisbury Family Services, 1983-1987. Trustee Salisbury Associate, 1992-1995. Member board finance Town of Salisbury, since 1996.
Member board governors Sharon Hospital, since 2002.
Married Lillian Bialek, June 12, 1938 (deceased 1985). Children: Richard, Karen Block Chase Graubard), Margaret Block Walker. Married Janet Andre, August 13, 1988.