Continued innovation of products, services, technology and the organization itself, is one way to keep a business on … its feet during these turbulent times. The importance of innovation – the process during which leap‐changes are effected … – is generally recognized. However, in practice, the successful conclusion of a total innovation project is by no means …

Purpose – In offering a critical account of project‐based innovation projects, this paper aims to assess the creation … appropriate knowledge where crisis events disrupt and jeopardise the social relations between the members of the innovation … communication. Originality/value – This paper offers a critical account of knowledge management and innovation. It stands in …

innovation process; and in innovation projects showing different degrees of radicalness. Moreover, it aims to discuss the … influence exerted by some contextual variables. Design/methodology/approach – Case studies concerning four innovation projects … were conducted. Findings – It is found that radical innovation projects, especially in the early stages of development, are …

some of the current trends impacting on organizational decisions regarding IS/IT outsourcing. Web‐based technology … outlines the development of a “solutions” innovation business model of rental‐based sourcing, charters current ASPs and the … challenges are mapped out for consideration as are strategic choices associated with continued outsourcing, as distinct from in …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to improve the understanding of outsourcing new product development (NPD), and … specifically of factors affecting the outsourcing decisions, by exploring the practices of the most innovative firms. Design … knowledge about the outsourcing process higher. Research limitations/implications – The sample is taken from medium …

product development (NPD) outsourcing depends upon its initiation stage or implementation stage; second, to delineate the … systems in outsourcing NPD is a complex process that requires careful consideration of the nature of the activity, the nature … three-way intersection of NPD stage-gate process, outsourcing relationships and control systems. By doing so, the authors …