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Knowledge Integration and Innovation. Critical Challenges Facing International Technology-Based Firms
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In-depth analysis of knowledge integration processes, prerequisites, and outcomes Contextual empirical studies covering individuals and project teams, as well as at firm and inter-firm levels Demonstrates interplay between internal and external knowledge assets and capabilities Detailed analysis of literature on knowledge management and integration Technology-based firms continue to compete primarily on innovation, and are continuously required to present new solutions to an exacting market. As technological complexity and specialization intensifies, firms increasingly need to integrate and co-ordinate knowledge by means of project groups, diversified organizations, inter-organizational partnerships, and strategic alliances. Innovation processes have progressively become interdisciplinary, collaborative, inter-organizational, and international, and a firm’s ability to synthesize knowledge across disciplines, organizations, and geographical locations has a major influence on its viability and success.
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Introduction 1: Christian Berggren, Anna Bergek, Lars Bengtsson and Jonas Söderlund: Exploring Knowledge Integration and Innovation 2: Fredrik Tell: Knowledge Integration and Innovation: A Survey of the Field Part I: People and Processes 3: Lars Lindkvist, Marie Bengtsson and Linnea Wahlstedt: Knowledge Integration and Creation in Projects: Towards a Progressive Epistemology 5: Hans Andersson and Christian Berggren: Inventors as Innovators and Knowledge Integrators 6: Jonas Söderlund and Karin Bredin: Participants in the Process of Knowledge Integration Part II: Projects and Partnerships 6: Thomas Magnusson and Nicolette Lakemond: Knowledge Integration Processes in New Product Development: on the Dynamics of Deadlines and Architectures 7: Mattias Johansson, Mattias Axelson, Cecilia Enberg and Fredrik Tell: Knowledge Integration in Inter-firm R&D Collaboration: How do Firms Manage Problems of Coordination and Cooperation? 8: Jonas Söderlund and Fredrik Tell: Knowledge Integration in a P-form Corporation: Project Epochs in the Evolution of Asea/ABB 1945-2000. Part III: Strategies and Outcomes 9: Lars Bengtsson, Mandar Dabhilkar and Robin von Haartman: Knowledge Integration Challenges when Outsourcing Manufacturing 10: Mandar Dabhilkar and Lars Bengtsson: Trade-Offs in Make-Buy Decisions: Exploring Operating Realities of Knowledge Integration and Innovation 11: Anna Bergek, Christian Berggren and Thomas Magnusson: Creative Accumulation: Integrating New and Established Technologies in Periods of Discontinuous Change Conclusion 12: Mike Hobday and Anna Bergek: Lessons and Insights for Managers
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