Excerpt from The Influence of Gatekeepers on Project Performance in a Major R and D Facility
Organizational systems must be able to collect and process infonnation from outside sources in order to keep informed about relevant external developments and technological innovations (myers and Marquis, 1969; Utterback, 197m). One way of dealing with the growing demands of information processing is through specialization certain specialized individuals or groups evolving to keep abreast of relatively homogenous segments of the system's technological and work environments (katz and Kahn, 1966; Thompson, Such differentiation, in turn.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the role of certain individuals known as gatekeepers in enhancing the performance of project teams in a major research and development facility. The author investigates the concept of gatekeepers â" individuals who bridge internal and external project teams and facilitate the transfer of information â" and their impact on project success. The study reveals that gatekeepers can effectively link project groups with external technological areas, but the nature of the project and its tasks determines the effectiveness of this linkage. The author concludes that gatekeepers are particularly valuable for projects with locally defined tasks, where specialized knowledge and expertise are required. This book sheds light on the critical role of gatekeepers in facilitating information transfer and project performance, offering insights for organizations looking to optimize their R&D processes and drive innovation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780243137923_0
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