TECHNOLOGY-BASED FIRMS: CRITICAL ASPECTS OF THEIR EARLY DEVELOPMENT

1994 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 535-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
MAGNUS KLOFSTEN
Keyword(s):  
Early Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Customer Relations ◽  
Prime Mover ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Market Organization ◽  
Critical Aspects

The founding and early development of a firm are crucial events. Despite this fact, most research is aimed at problems existing in firms that are established and have passed the early development. Consequently, knowledge of the early development process in a business firm is limited, particularly where technology-based firms are concerned. The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyse the early development processes of technology-based firms. The research questions are: What aspects are important in the early development of a technology-based firm? Are some of these aspects more difficult to develop than others and, if so, why? A case study approach is used. Three technology-based firms have over a period of five years been studied in detail, using interviews and sources such as minutes of board meetings, business and market plans and other documents. From a review of the literature, eight essential aspects (business idea, product, market, organization, expertise, prime mover, customer relations and other corporate relations) of the early development have been chosen. The results show that the degree of difficulty to develop the aspects vary. A particularly difficult aspect is to define the market.

Learning during developing and implementing new bank offerings

2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Stevens ◽  
Sergios Dimitriadis
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Longitudinal Case Study ◽  
Learning Mechanisms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Informal Development

PurposeKnowledge of the management issues for developing new bank offerings efficiently is limited. Furthermore, recent research suggests that organisational learning can contribute greatly to the success of innovation projects. The aims of this paper are to provide a detailed description of the development process of a new financial product and to identify learning actions that may contribute to its effectiveness.Design/methodology/approachReports findings from a qualitative, longitudinal case study of a well‐known French bank.FindingsThe results revealed an informal development process consisting of a sequence of issues to solve and decisions to make.Research limitations/implicationsThough observations fit with the theoretical model, the findings cannot be generalized due to the use of a qualitative methodology. Thus, selecting a development project that brings variance to the scope and degree of innovativeness could enrich the observed learning mechanisms. Second, as services are very heterogeneous, further research should be done on the development processes of different new services, for example standardised versus customised. Third, mechanisms of adoption or avoidance of learning procedures remain to be explored extensively. Understanding the reasons of choice and adoption of learning strategies according to the environment and nature of the project could lead to further managerial recommendations.Practical implicationsImplications for banks to encourage learning during innovation are discussed and several opportunities for further research are suggested.Originality/valueAn informal development process is revealed, consisting of a sequence of issues to solve and decisions to make. Multiple learning actions and strategies are identified that enhance process effectiveness and efficiency.

scholarly journals THE CHALLENGING COMBINATION OF AGILITY AND CONVERGENCE IN HYBRID PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF STANFORD'S ME310 PROCESS MODEL

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 2991-3000
Author(s):  
Frank Koppenhagen ◽  
Tim Blümel ◽  
Tobias Held ◽  
Christoph Wecht ◽  
Paul Davin Kollmer
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Solution Space ◽  
Problem Formulation ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Student Projects

AbstractCombining agility and convergence in the development of physical products is a major challenge. Rooted in a design thinking approach, Stanford's ME310 process model attempts to resolve the conflicting priorities of these two design principles. To investigate how successful Stanford's hybrid process model is in doing so, we have used a qualitative case study approach. Our paper begins by outlining this process model's fundamental principles in terms of engineering design methodology. Subsequently, we present the results of our empirical analysis, which tracks the coevolution of problem and solution space by meticulously examining all prototype paths in ten of Stanford's ME310 student projects. We have discovered that convergence during solution finding does not correspond to the process model's theoretical specifications. Even in the phase of the final prototype, both the technical concept and the underlying problem formulation changed frequently. Further research should focus on combining the prototype-based ME310 approach with methods from systems engineering which allow for a more comprehensive theoretical exploration of the solution space. This could lead to improved convergence during solution development.

scholarly journals Infrastructure Development in Papua: Features and Challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 225
Author(s):  
Fadhli Zul Fauzi ◽  
A. A. Gede Brahmantya Murti ◽  
Laili Alfiati Imamah ◽  
Nimas Hapsari
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Weak Coordination ◽  
Government Institution

This article aims to examine the issue of infrastructure development in Papua Province, Indonesia. This article specifically discusses the problems confronted during the process of infrastructure development in Jayapura and the challenges in expanding them. The method used in this study is the qualitative method with a case study approach, wherein the infrastructure development case selected is the Papua Bangkit Stadium and Holtekamp Bridge located in Jayapura. Both infrastructure development cases serve as sample cases that show the extent of infrastructure development impact in Papua, and the issues that were confronted, starting from the development process up to the expansion. The study results indicate that although previous studies have shown positive correlation between development and welfare, in reality, there are several problems occurring in Papua’s infrastructure development. Preparedness of human resources, cultural issues, and weak coordination between every level of regional government institution, these are the main problems in Papua’s infrastructure development. This article is expected to assist in resolving the issues found in Papua’s infrastructure development, and to provide recommendations for resolving those issues.

scholarly journals Small Business Apparel Retailing in Jamaica: An Exploratory Investigation into Product Development Processes and Practices

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Johnson-Leslie ◽  
LuAnn Gaskill
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Product Development Process ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
International Setting ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Apparel Retailers

While the process and practices of retail product development in developed countries have been documented, avoid exists in descriptive analysis regarding retail product development in an international setting. The primary purpose of this study was to explore small business apparel retailing, and specifically the retail product development process and practices in Jamaica. Using the case study approach, five apparel retailers in Jamaica who engaged in retail product development are profiled. In- depth interviews, observations, and documents were used to collect data and results were presented after analysis. The findings revealed that the process of product exclusivity, training of workers, modern technological devices, networking, and product quality were of major concern to apparel retailers in Jamaica, which is shown to be very similar to the retail product development process carried out in the U.S.A.

scholarly journals We Don't Do Google, We Do Massive Attacks: Notes on Creative R&D Collaborations

Leonardo ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-95
Author(s):  
Jonathan Foster ◽  
Angela Lin ◽  
Ernest Edmonds
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Extensive Experience ◽  
Collective Case Study ◽  
Study Approach

The article presents findings from an exploratory study investigating the nature of collaborative research and development in creative industries. Participants in the study are two creative SMEs with extensive experience of participating in collaborative projects. A collective case study approach is adopted with data collected on the factors impinging on the effectiveness of such collaborations. Findings are presented at the macro and micro levels of such collaborations. The paper concludes with a summary of some of the challenges faced by small creative SMEs when collaborating with other organizations during the research and development process.

TANGGAPAN MASYARAKAT TENTANG HADIRNYA PERTAMBANGAN ASPAL DI DESA WINNING KECAMATAN PASARWAJO KABUPATEN BUTON

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rajif Ali
Keyword(s):  
Public Perception ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Mining Activities ◽  
Public Response ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Negative Impacts

This study aims to describe the public perception of the existence of asphalt minning in relation to the environmental inpact caused in the Winning Vilage of Pasar wajo Distric in Buton District. This research is descriptive qualitative whit case study approach. Data collection is done by using method: questionare, interview, observation and documentation. Data obtained from 55 respondents, then presented in tabular from percentage, then described qualitatively. The result showed that the public response about the presence of asphalt mining in Winning Vilage, divided into positive and negative impacts. Positive impacts of asphalt mining such as: increased local income, creation of employment opportunities for local communities, exposure of territories from isolason. While the negative impact is asphalt mining activities caused environmental damage include: 1) land danmage, land disruption, 2) Damage to flora and fauna, communities responding to asphalt mining activities caused damage to vegetation and people responded to asphalt mining activities causing damage/wild animal/wildlife, 3) The contamination river water, times and swamps where people respond to the mining activitie of asphalt cause pollution of riverwater/times and swamps, 4) Air pollution mainly dust produced from the development process and the means of transportation passing by, 5) Noise, where people respount to asphalt mining activities generate noise, 6) The existence of healt problems where people respoud to asphalt mining activities cause public health problems,

Active Collaborative Learning Through Remote Tutoring

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Austin U. Gehret ◽  
Lisa B. Elliot ◽  
Jonathan H. C. MacDonald
Keyword(s):  
General Chemistry ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Research Questions

An exploratory case study approach was used to describe remote tutoring in biochemistry and general chemistry with students who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH). Data collected for analysis were based on the observations of the participant tutor. The research questions guiding this study included (1) How is active learning accomplished in synchronous, remote tutoring for chemistry and biochemistry with students who are D/HH? and (2) Why might active learning be important to include in synchronous, remote tutoring for this student population? Findings included that (a) students approached remote tutoring with the same questions and materials they brought to in-person tutoring and (b) the degree to which tutoring materials could be imbedded into a remote session influenced the session’s efficiency and the ability of students to actively participate in remote tutoring.

scholarly journals Investigation of a Process to Eco-Design LED Lighting Products

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4512
Author(s):  
Jose L. Casamayor ◽  
Daizhong Su
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Specific Product ◽  
Led Lighting ◽  
Product Categories ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Development Processes

To date, many studies have been carried out to develop new approaches and methods to eco-design products. However, these have not been implemented and adopted by industry as much as they should. A better understanding of real-world industrial eco-design and development processes, and the eco-design tools applied during these, could inform the development of more effective and applicable eco-design methods and tools, for generic as well as for specific product categories (e.g., LED lighting products). This paper addresses this issue by describing and examining a real-world process followed to design and develop a LED lighting product by a lighting manufacturer, via case study research. The case study involved direct participatory observation to gather the data and provided new insights about the stages of the design and development process, as well as the tools applied, which were examined and discussed to inform the improvement of existing methods and tools, or the development of better new methods and tools.

Identity and Language Use Online

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naseem Hallajow
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Identity Transformation ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Way

Given the deeply rooted relationship between identity and language use, this article reports on a study that explores the issue of identity as a main player in Syrian university students' language use online. In specific, it investigates how Syrian university students perform their identities through their use of language online and the types of identity transformation they experience in their online communication. To address the research questions, the study employs the case study approach in order to explore the research phenomenon very closely. The findings show that identity plays a major role in the way Syrian university students access the internet and also in the choice of language they make online.

A new tool to measure acuity in the community: a case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 482-492
Author(s):  
Edward Baker ◽  
Jose Loreto Facultad ◽  
Harriet Slade ◽  
Geraldine Lee
Keyword(s):  
Development Process ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Past ◽  
Expert Clinician ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Acute Healthcare ◽  
Patient Referrals

The provision of acute healthcare within patients own home (i.e. hospital in the home) is an important method of providing individualised patient-centred care that reduces the need for acute hospital admissions and enables early hospital discharge for appropriate patient groups. The Hospital in the Home (HitH) model of care ensures that this approach maximises patient safety and limits potential risk for patients. As HitH services have seen record numbers of patient referrals in the past 2 years, there is now a greater need to measure and understand the acuity and dependency levels of the caseload. Through an expert clinician development process at one NHS trust, aspects of procedural complexity, interdisciplinary working, risk stratification and comorbidities were used to quantify acuity and dependency. This paper uses a case study approach to present a new method of measuring this important concept.

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