The integrative role of the project management office in the front end of innovation |
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Authors: | Karlos Artto Iiro Kulvik Jarno Poskela Virpi Turkulainen |
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Affiliation: | a Aalto University, Finland, School of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 15500, FI-00076 Aalto, Finlandb Innotiimi Ltd., Finland, Vapaalantie 2 A 01650 Vantaa, Finland |
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Abstract: | This research addresses management control in the front end of innovation projects. We conceptualize and analyze PMOs more broadly than just as a specialized project-focused organizational unit. Building on theories of management control, organization design, and innovation front end literature, we assess the role of PMO as an integrative arrangement. The empirical material is derived from four companies. The results show a variety of management control mechanisms that can be considered as integrative organizational arrangements. Such organizational arrangements can be considered as an alternative to a non-existent PMO, or to complement a (non-existent) PMO's tasks. The paper also contrasts prior literature by emphasizing the desirability of a highly organic or embedded matrix structure in the organization. Finally, we propose that the development path of the management approach proceeds by first emphasizing diagnostic and boundary systems (with mechanistic management approaches) followed by intensive use of interactive and belief systems (with value-based management approaches). The major contribution of this paper is in the organizational and managerial mechanisms of a firm that is managing multiple innovation projects. This research also expands upon the existing PMO research to include a broader management control approach for managing projects in companies. |
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Keywords: | Management control Project management office Innovation projects Front end of innovation Organization design |
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