The management of innovation projects based on uncertainty and complexity

Dong Jing, Gou Yan-nan, Feng Jie

Science Research Management ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (3) : 103-109.

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Science Research Management ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (3) : 103-109.

The management of innovation projects based on uncertainty and complexity

  • Dong Jing1, Gou Yan-nan2, Feng Jie1
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The existence of uncertainty and complexity makes the management of innovation projects a tough work. This article analyzes four types of uncertainty: deviation, foreseeable uncertainty, unforeseeable uncertainty, and chaos; discusses the management methods accordingly. Combined uncertainty with complexity, the innovation projects could be managed by two methods: learning and selectionism. Through cased study, we analyze how to use all these methods in different kinds of projects and in different stages of the projects.

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innovation / uncertainty / complexity / learning / selectionism

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Dong Jing, Gou Yan-nan, Feng Jie. The management of innovation projects based on uncertainty and complexity[J]. Science Research Management. 2006, 27(3): 103-109
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