Implementing best practices to support creativity in NPD cross-functional teams

International Journal of Innovation Management

Volumn 13, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 537-554

  Bunduchi, Raluca ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cross functional teams; New product development; Product innovativeness; Time to market

Indexed keywords

EID: 76449101554     PISSN: 13639196     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1142/S1363919609002406     Document Type: Conference Paper

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