کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1021895 | 1482957 | 2012 | 10 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
This paper analyses inter- and intra-organisational interaction in cases of product development, which involves significantly new technologies that affect core product sub-systems. The analysis shows that in such cases, there is a need to collaborate with suppliers to learn about the new technology. Moreover, provided that the firm's existing technology is still relevant, there is a need to integrate the new technology with existing technologies. Therefore, close supplier interaction has to be associated with close intra-organisational interaction. However, even a case where there is a limited need to integrate the new technology with existing technologies, there is a need to justify the new technology internally and negotiate the process of adopting it within the organisation. The paper thus demonstrates a two-way relationship between organisational characteristics and multi-level technological change. On the one hand, different types of technological changes demand different kinds of R&D organisations and supplier relationships. On the other hand, decisions to implement technological changes are influenced by existing organisational structures and product development philosophies.
► Multi level technological changes in a complex technological system.
► A two-way relation between multiple level technological changes and organisational change.
► Different types of technological changes demand different kinds of R&D organisations and supplier relationships.
► Technological changes are influenced by organisational characteristics.
Journal: Technovation - Volume 32, Issues 7–8, July–August 2012, Pages 477–486