Bourgeon, L. (1989). Temporal Context of Organizational Learning in New Product Development Projects.Technology in Society, 11(3), 175-183.
Format: Peer-reviewed article
Type: Research — Non-experimental
Experience level of reader: Advanced
Annotation: The author discusses the difference between objective and subjective time constraints in new product development. The objective time refers to actual time budgeted to complete the project, while subjective time refers to the team members perceptions of how feasible the objective time budgets are. The main finding is that the longer the objective time for a project the greater the collective learning for all involved. Also, if the team members’ perception of the budgeted time is too short to complete the project, then stress will develop. This stress creates a barrier for collective learning.
Setting(s) to which the reported activities/findings are relevant: Large business, Small business (less than 500 employees)
Knowledge user(s) to whom the piece of literature may be relevant: Manufacturers
Knowledge user level addressed by the literature: Organization
This article uses the Commercial Devices and Services version of the NtK Model
Model: A horizontal management style reduces the time needed to develop new products by giving more decision making power to lower level managers and improving efficiencies of indirect development activities. (Rothwell, 1992)