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1. 1. Do Differences Make a Difference? : A Single Case Study on How Cultural Diversity Affects the Innovation Process

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Evelyn Chlaen; Aya Suliman; [2022]
   Keywords : Cultural Diversity; Multicultural Teams; Innovation Process; Global Teams; Team Dynamics; Cultural Dimensions; The Stage-Gate model; New Product Development.;

   Abstract : Background:  The increment of global population flows has challenged businesses to harness the potential of a culturally diverse environment. Nonetheless, previous studies on the effect of cultural diversity on teams has been equivocal, specifically when it is related to a firm’s innovation process. READ MORE

3. 2. Group size and label framing: Experimental evidence on cooperative behaviour

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Ronja Sundborg; [2018-10-08]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Cooperation is a fundamental element of human society and essential to tackle the global challenges we face. This thesis addressed two questions: (1) does cooperation decline with increasing group size and (2) is cooperation higher when a community label is applied as opposed to a neutral label? I also conducted two explorative analyses of (1) individual-specific determinants of cooperation and (2) motives for cooperating or defecting. READ MORE

4. 3. Design Assurance Important: aspects for implementation

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : FRANCISKA KJELLSTRÖM; [2017]
   Keywords : Design assurance; product development; product quality; quality assurance; design process; new product development project; success factors NPD; Design assurance; produktutveckling; produktkvalitet; kvalitetsäkring; konstruktionsprocess; nyutvecklingsprojekt; framgångsfaktorer NPD;

   Abstract : A rapidly changing environment for industrial technology companies operating on a global market has increased the competitiveness and accelerated the rate of new technologies. The demands on companies to be more efficient and innovative without compromising quality are thereby enlarged. READ MORE

5. 4. Integrating Knowledge through Project Lessons Learned: A Case Study of Global NPD Projects in Company X in the Automotive Industry

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : EDNA BEATRIZ DIAZ QUINTANA; FERNANDO ANDRES MOSQUERA LOPEZ; [2016]
   Keywords : Project Management; Project Lessons Learned; Knowledge Management; Knowledge Integration; Global NPD;

   Abstract : Knowledge integration is a fundamental capability for Global New Product Development(NPD) success that allows exploiting windows of opportunity and foster innovation.Although Global NPD projects are recipients of project management methodologies,literature emphasizes a gap in how project management tools can support a knowledgeintegration capability. READ MORE

6. 5. Creativity and Efficiency in a Standardized New Product Development process : An exploratory case study in a global company

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

   Author : Victor Svensson; [2016]
   Keywords : Creativity; Efficiency; Lean Product and Process Development; New Product Development; Standardization;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to explore how the standardization of a New Product Development (NPD) process affects creativity and efficiency. The research was conducted on a case company through several interviews with employees connected to the process with various experience within the company. READ MORE