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Towards networked R&D management: the R&D approach of Sonera Corporation as an example
Author(s) -
Blomqvist Kirsimarja,
Hara Veikko,
Koivuniemi Jouni,
Äijö Toivo
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
randd management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.253
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1467-9310
pISSN - 0033-6807
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-9310.2004.00365.x
Subject(s) - corporation , knowledge management , business , foundation (evidence) , computer science , process management , management , engineering management , engineering , economics , political science , finance , law
In this paper the authors delineate the challenges of a dynamic environment to R&D management. The authors build on most recent ideas, such as the dynamic capability view of the firm, as strategic foundation for modern R&D management. Collaboration is emphasized as a meta‐capability for innovation. These ideas are merged into a ‘Networked R&D Management’ approach that emphasizes internal and external collaboration networks as critical for companies operating in a dynamic business environment. The approach is illustrated with ICT industry as an example. The implementation of Networked R&D Management is reflected in the illustrative case discussion of R&D management of Sonera Corporation.