Managing MEMS/NEMS technology development teams in the early phases of the innovation process: An exploratory investigation by case study research (Scientific Reports on Micro and Nanosystems) - Couverture souple

Burger, Norbert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3862471306 ISBN 13 : 9783862471300

Editeur : Der Andere Verlag, 2011

Synopsis

This study investigates the management of MEMS/NEMS technology development teams in the early phases of the innovation process. It focuses on innovators' experience from MEMS/NEMS companies, examining major positive and negative influences affecting project teams. For this purpose, a theoretical framework and a research model was developed for the exploratory investigation. In seven case studies of established companies, the model was applied to the management of MEMS/NEMS project teams and verified. Each case study provides specific insights and a comprehensive view on managerial aspects of the technology and project team within its innovation environment. A cross-case comparison shows common patterns on the people side of project teams, technology competences, and management processes. The results of this thesis suggest that the most critical issues for the project team are the buildup of knowledge and capabilities in system integration and manufacturing. Both knowledge and capabilities span multiple scientific and engineering disciplines. The actual process of creating these competences ('lived experience') is of critical importance for the team. Since fundamental technologies are not well understood in the early phases, the experience of building up competences enables the team to react quickly to unexpected technological and market changes. Furthermore, uncertainties can be reduced by an early diffusion of the technology vision through market testing and technology adaption.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Der Andere Verlag
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3862471306
• ISBN 13: 9783862471300
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• Nombre de pages: 238
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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