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How Temporary Assignments Boost Innovation

February 17, 2021 | Philipp B. Cornelius, Bilal Gokpinar, and Fabian J. Sting | Innovation

Innovations by front-line workers are a significant source of competitive advantage in manufacturing industries. New research shows that when managers send these employees to other plants within the organization on short assignments, the value of their innovations increases.

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