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New Product Development Proficiency and Multi-country Product Rollout Timeliness

Lee, Keon Bong, Wong, Veronica (2010) New Product Development Proficiency and Multi-country Product Rollout Timeliness. International Marketing Review, 27 (1). pp. 28-54. ISSN 0265-1335. (doi:10.1108/02651331011020393) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:32822)

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to address a gap in the understanding of the indirect effects of marketing and technical factors on time efficiency in developing a new product and international new product launch. Design/methodology/approach: This paper adopts a contingency perspective in examining the relationships between antecedents and on-time completion (or timeliness) of new product development (NPD) and international new product rollout (INPR). A conceptual framework is tested based on data obtained on 232 NPD projects undertaken by Korean firms. Findings: The results show that NPD proficiencies mediate to a greater or lesser extent the effects of key antecedents (e.g. cross-functional linkages, project fit with available marketing resources, and effective coordination of headquarters-subsidiary/agents' activities) on timeliness in NPD and INPR. Research limitations/implications: Empirical research on the role of marketing and technical proficiencies in improving NPD timeliness and rollout timeliness in the context of international NPD affirms the importance of adopting a contingency perspective in examining the antecedents of NPD and multi-market entry timeliness. Practical implications: This paper lends insight into the role of overseas subsidiaries or agents in helping to build the technical proficiencies of emerging country companies. Originality/value: This is the first review focusing on the mediating influences on time dimensions (e.g. timeliness) in multi-country product launches.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1108/02651331011020393
Uncontrolled keywords: Marketing, New products, Product development
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Department of Leadership and Management
Depositing User: Catherine Norman
Date Deposited: 08 Jan 2013 16:56 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:10 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/32822 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Wong, Veronica.

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