Technological invention to product innovation: A project management approach

被引:19
作者
Ahn, Mark J. [1 ]
Zwikael, Ofer [2 ]
Bednarek, Rebecca [3 ]
机构
[1] Willamette Univ, Atkinson Grad Sch Management, Salem, OR 97301 USA
[2] Australian Natl Univ, Sch Management Mkt & Int Business, Canberra, ACT, Australia
[3] Victoria Univ Wellington, Fac Commerce & Adm, Wellington, New Zealand
关键词
Biotechnology; Legitimacy; Project portfolio management; Project screening criteria and evaluation; LEGITIMACY; PORTFOLIO; SELECTION; MODEL;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijproman.2009.11.001
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
The optimal allocation of resources at the firm level to transform emergent technological invention into commercially successful products depends on the effective assessment and selection of projects. This study develops a multidisciplinary model for differentiating, prioritizing, and selecting investment in technological projects within an organization's portfolio. Approaches from project portfolio and strategic technology management are integrated to explore how a particular product within a diverse project portfolio may be prioritized and developed. Our results suggest that the application of the suggested model to a portfolio of biotechnology projects may enhance the assessment of internal capabilities and external competitiveness, thereby providing a basis for firms to prioritize and preferentially allocate scarce resources within a portfolio of heterogeneous technologies. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd and IPMA. All rights reserved.
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页码:559 / 568
页数:10
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