A socio-internactive framework for the fuzzy front end

Frido E. Smulders; Egon van den Broek; Mascha C. van der Voort

A socio-internactive framework for the fuzzy front end

Frido E. Smulders, Egon van den Broek, Mascha C. van der Voort

Faculty of Engineering Technology

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Abstract

This paper aims to illustrate that the dominating rational-analytic perspective on the Fuzzy Front End (FFE) of innovation could benefit by a complementary socio-interactive perspective that addresses the social processes during the FFE. We have developed a still fledgling socio-interactive framework blending existing knowledge of the FFE with theories from design methodology and the psycho-social sciences. For the framework constructs like the interplay of design problem and design solution, mental models and social processes are used and applied to the results of an empirical study for illustration. The paper ends by discussing the results and presenting a future research agenda including implications for management.

Original language	Undefined
Title of host publication	14th International Product Development Management Conference, 11-12 june 2007, Porto, Portugal
Editors	A. Fernandes, A. Teixeira, R. Natal Jorge
Place of Publication	Brussels, Belgium
Publisher	European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM)
Pages	1439-1450
Number of pages	12
Publication status	Published - 10 Jun 2007
Event	14th International Product Development Management Conference, IPDMC 2007 - Porto, Portugal Duration: 10 Jun 2007 → 12 Jun 2007 Conference number: 14

Publication series

Name	International Product Development Management Conference
Publisher	European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM)
ISSN (Print)	1998-7374

Conference

Conference	14th International Product Development Management Conference, IPDMC 2007
Abbreviated title	IPDMC
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Porto
Period	10/06/07 → 12/06/07

Keywords

Innovation
HMI-HF: Human Factors
socio-interactive
Fuzzy Front End (FFE)
Mental models
Engineering
Management
EWI-21104
IR-58726
METIS-246412
Design

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Smulders, F. E., van den Broek, E., & van der Voort, M. C. (2007). A socio-internactive framework for the fuzzy front end. In A. Fernandes, A. Teixeira, & R. Natal Jorge (Eds.), 14th International Product Development Management Conference, 11-12 june 2007, Porto, Portugal (pp. 1439-1450). (International Product Development Management Conference). European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM).

Smulders, Frido E. ; van den Broek, Egon ; van der Voort, Mascha C. / A socio-internactive framework for the fuzzy front end. 14th International Product Development Management Conference, 11-12 june 2007, Porto, Portugal. editor / A. Fernandes ; A. Teixeira ; R. Natal Jorge. Brussels, Belgium : European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM), 2007. pp. 1439-1450 (International Product Development Management Conference).

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Smulders, FE, van den Broek, E & van der Voort, MC 2007, A socio-internactive framework for the fuzzy front end. in A Fernandes, A Teixeira & R Natal Jorge (eds), 14th International Product Development Management Conference, 11-12 june 2007, Porto, Portugal. International Product Development Management Conference, European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM), Brussels, Belgium, pp. 1439-1450, 14th International Product Development Management Conference, IPDMC 2007, Porto, Portugal, 10/06/07.

A socio-internactive framework for the fuzzy front end. / Smulders, Frido E.; van den Broek, Egon; van der Voort, Mascha C.
14th International Product Development Management Conference, 11-12 june 2007, Porto, Portugal. ed. / A. Fernandes; A. Teixeira; R. Natal Jorge. Brussels, Belgium: European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM), 2007. p. 1439-1450 (International Product Development Management Conference).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic

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Smulders FE, van den Broek E, van der Voort MC. A socio-internactive framework for the fuzzy front end. In Fernandes A, Teixeira A, Natal Jorge R, editors, 14th International Product Development Management Conference, 11-12 june 2007, Porto, Portugal. Brussels, Belgium: European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM). 2007. p. 1439-1450. (International Product Development Management Conference).