Zeschky, M., et al. (2014). "Coordination in global R&D organizations: An examination of the role of subsidiary mandate and modular product architectures in dispersed R&D organizations." Technovation 34(10): 594-604.
Type: Non-experimental study
Experience level of reader: Fundamental
Annotation: Knowledge sharing across distances is a challenge for multinational companies. Research and development relies on communication to synthesize remote activities into one product. This paper uses nine case studies to identify the formal and informal mechanisms that multinational corporations use to coordinate R&D.
Setting(s) to which the reported activities/findings are relevant: Community, Federal Lab, Government, Large business, Small business, University
Knowledge user(s) to whom the piece of literature may be relevant: Policy makers, Clinicians, Brokers, Manufacturers, Developers, Intermediaries, Users, Advocates, and Researchers.
Knowledge user level addressed by the literature: Individual, Organizations, Sectors
This article uses the Commercial Devices and Services version of the NtK Model
Multi-site R&D mandates can be characterized based on their degree of market orientation and technology orientation. A matrix exists of:
Case study analysis
Occurrences within model: NtK 1.4, 3.3, 4.2, KTA 3.C,
Multi-site R&D mandates can be characterized based on their degree of market orientation and technology orientation. A matrix exists of: Local adaptors (high market orientation, low tech orientation), Product excellence centers (high market orientation, high technology orientation), Extended workbench (low market orientation, low technology orientation), Technology excellence center (Low market orientation, high technology orientation).
Case study analysis
Occurrences within model: NtK 1.4, 1.5