文档介绍：J. Eng. Technol. Manage. 22 (2005) 141–158
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A tentative framework for analyzing integration
in collaborative work settings:
a case study
Mike Danilovica, Mats Winrothb,*
aJo¨nko¨ping International Business School, Jo¨nko¨ping University, Jo¨nko¨ping, Sweden
bJo¨nko¨ping School of Engineering, Jo¨nko¨ping University/Linko¨ping University,
. Box 1026, SE-551 11 Jo¨nko¨ping, Sweden
Available online 1 February 2005
Abstract
It is important for small and medium-sized corporations to collaborate works in order to
develop capacity, capability, petence to perform product development and e suppliers of
complete systems. The purpose of this case study is to identify barriers and to develop an analytical
framework of anizational collaboration work settings. In this paper we present a tentative
four-dimensional framework in terms of surface of integration, scope of integration, time horizon of
integration, and intensity of integration. This framework can be used to analyze work settings
are developed, in terms of structural design of work, the design of the workflow in collaborative
settings, and the aspects of handling the psychological and social boundaries between people.
# 2004 Elsevier . All rights reserved.
JEL classification: L23
Keywords: works; Collaborative work; Integration; Contract manufacturing
1. Introduction
petitive situation for many small and medium-panies has e
more intense in terms of reduced lead-time in product development and manufacturing,
cost reduction, and increased demand for higher product quality. The petition
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E-mail address: mats.******@ (M. Winroth).
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has also forced large systems integrators to develop new strategies to meet t