Project management characteristics and new product survival

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Through the development of a conceptual model of new product development (NPD), this study examines project management characteristics and the development of successful new products. Among other things, the study finds that projects are best led by managers wi th strong marketing, technical and management skills.

Industrial project management, Project management

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An empirical investigation into the antecedents of knowledge dissemination at the strategic business unit level

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With a focus on technological knowledge in new product development on the level of the strategic business unit, this study identifies 17 important factors in improving knowledge dissemination. Study findings highlight the importance of individual committment to the firm in facilitating knowledge dissemination.

Knowledge management

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Antecedents and consequences of goal incongruity on new product development in five countries: a marketing view

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A study examining the impact of goal disagreements between marketing, research and development, and manufacture of new product development, is presented. The study is based on data gathered from marketing managers of 1,083 companies from United States, Great Britain, China, Japan, and Hong Kong.

United Kingdom, United States, China, Japan, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Scientific Research and Development Services, Marketing, Hong Kong, Commercial physical research, Research & Development-Industry, Science, Research & Development, Analysis, Research and development, Industrial research, Manufacturing processes, Manufacturing

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