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| Author: | Benghozi, P.-J. |
| Title: | Managing innovation: from ad hoc to routine in French Telecom ! French Telecom |
| Journal: | Organization Studies
1990 : VOL. 11:4, p. 531-554 |
| Index terms: | INNOVATION R&D MANAGEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY FRANCE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Up to a few years ago, project management was mainly concerned with running ad hoc structures. The modern trend implies the regular launching of innovative products. Here, the problems to be dealt with are not only technical ones, but also have managerial implications: internal coordination procedures have to be introduced, development cost control, personnel management and so on. In this context, the introduction of project management structures tends toward a dislocation of the decisions and strategies. A regular flow of new product developments requires innovation routines which impose limited bureaucratic structures. The findings of a field study performed in the telecommunications industry are discussed. |
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