| dc.description.abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence Lean has on innovation processes and if this influence is dependent on the value creation logic of the enterprise.
Theoretical framework: The theoretical chapter of this study covers the concept of Lean, Innovation, Lean Product Development, Knowledge Based Development and Value Creation Configurations. We start with a presentation of our subjects separately before we finish with a review of studies made on combination of our two main concepts.
Methodology: This study was conducted with a qualitative approach, with informants from three different high technological companies allocated in Norway. The data for the study was collected by means of formally structured face-to-face interviews with seven informants with different positions and from different departments.
Empirical foundation: This chapter compares and investigate our subject based on our findings
Conclusion: The study confirms the possibility of positive combination of Lean and innovation as the majority of the informants consider the combination in a positive way. Although there is a common agreement about needs to achieve a balance between those two
Limitations: The approach to the research design, the choice of participating companies, and the interview guide employed, are all considered limitations for obtaining the ideal form of the study. | nb_NO |
