This study applies New Institutional theory to identify the social processes shaping the emergence of a standard setting body. Meyer and Rowan's classification of the mechanisms that lead to the creation of institutional rules—relational networks, degree of collective organisation and...

The use of cross-functional teams increases creativity in new product development leading to shorter development time and higher product innovativeness. Research in new product development has identified a number of organisational practices associated with supporting organisational creativity in...

Family communication about adult-onset hereditary illness can be problematic, leaving some relatives inadequately informed or ignorant of their risk. Although studies have explored the barriers and facilitators in family communication about genetic risk, questions remain about when, what, how...