Managing human resources and technology innovation: The impact of process and outcome uncertainties

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作者：
Altmann, Peter [1 ]
Engberg, Robert [1 ]
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[1] Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering, Halmstad
来源：
International Journal of Innovation Science | 2015年 / 7卷 / 02期
关键词：
Case study approach - Effective management - High technology - In-process - Innovation theory - Medical Devices - Process uncertainties - Technology innovation;
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10.1260/1757-2223.7.2.91
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摘要：
High technology innovation performance relies on a skilful utilization of human resources. The main purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of interpreted outcome and process uncertainties on the effective management of human resources for technology innovation. This is achieved through an insider-outsider based case study approach of three medical device innovations with varying degrees of radicalness. Findings suggest that uncertainties in process and outcome strongly influence what constitutes effective management of human resources for technology innovation. Findings also offer insights into when certain innovation theories hold, and suggestions on how to manage human resources and technology innovation under various conditions of uncertainty.
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