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    The role of process formalisation in the early phases of the innovation process
    ( 2005)
    Hüsig, S.
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    Kohn, S.
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    Poskela, J.
    This paper presents the results of an empirical study examining the role of process formalization in the early phases of the innovation process - the so-called fuzzy front-end (FFE). First the pros and cons as well as the possible elements of a standardized front-end process will be discussed. Second success measures for the front-end will be developed as well as the hypothetical relation between front-end process and success. This conceptual model has been tested in an empirical study which supports the hypothesis that a clearly structured process promotes front-end success.
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    Aufgabengerechte Kundeneinbindung
    ( 2005)
    Kohn, S.
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    Niethammer, R.M.
    Bei der Entwicklung von Innovationen gilt Kundenorientierung als Erfolgsfaktor. Viele Unternehmen stellen sich daher stark die Frage, wie stark, unter welchen Bedingungen und in welchen Phasen des Innovationsprozesses Kunden in die Produktneuentwicklung einbezogen werden sollen. Untersuchungen zeigen, dass Kundeneinbindung nicht in jedem Fall zweckmäßig ist.
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    Software support in the innovation process: Utilisation of innovation-software in German small and medium-sized enterprises
    ( 2004)
    Kohn, S.
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    Hüsig, S.
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    Steudle, M.
    This paper deals with the employment of software in the innovation process. Based on an explorative market-study of existing software tools developed to specifically support activities and methods in the innovation process, we found out that a large variety of these software products is available. In sum 63 different products have been found and analyzed. Given this breadth of supply, our further research addresses the question, to what extent these products are used in practice in Germany. Core outcome of the investigation is the finding, that software products are rarely used for the support of the innovation process in small and medium-sized enterprises. Based on this result, which stands in a certain contrast to the broad market offer, first explanations can be provided.
  • Publication
    Aufgabengerechte Kundeneinbindung
    ( 2004)
    Kohn, S.
    ;
    Niethammer, R.M.
    Bei der Entwicklung von Innovationen gilt Kundenorientierung als Erfolgsfaktor. Viele Unternehmen stellen sich daher stark die Frage, wie stark, unter welchen Bedingungen und in welchen Phasen des Innovationsprozesses Kunden in die Produktneuentwicklung einbezogen werden sollen. Untersuchungen zeigen, dass Kundeneinbindung nicht in jedem Fall zweckmäßig ist.
  • Publication
    Management and organization of the early phases of the new product development process - an empirical cross-country comparison
    ( 2004)
    Bartnik, R.
    ;
    Kohn, S.
    How can the early phase of innovation processes be efficiently structured? Are there internationally valid best practice solutions to this problem? Coordination and incentive structures in innovation projects of 79 major companies in Japan and Germany are compared to address these questions. The results show strong functional specialization, decentralized incentives and lower concept respronsibility for the German companies, contrasted by over-functional areas of expertise and centralization of decision rights regarding incentives and concept change on the project manager on the Japanese companies. These organizational differences can be coherently explained by transaction cost analysis show that influential project managers and the use of codetermination are the strongest characteristics for the Japanese, and the use of consultation for the German group. Additionally, early determination of areas of expertise within teams and a high degree of co-determination seem to yield a significantly higher success rate regardless of national background.