Designing Boundary Objects for Virtual Collaboration

Part I. Introduction

1. Research Motivation
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2. Research Paradigm
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3. Research Background
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4. Research Structure
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Part II. Exploring the Relevance of Boundary Objects for Collaboration

5. Needs and Objectives
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6. Theoretical Underpinning
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7. Method and Data
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8. Findings
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9. Summary
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Part III. Defining Objectives of Boundary Objects for Collaboration

10. Needs and Objectives
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11. Theoretical Framework
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12. Method and Data
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13. Findings
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14. Summary
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Part IV. Principles for Boundary Objects’ Use in Innovation Communities

15. Needs and Objectives
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16. Theoretical Underpinning
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17. Method and Data
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18. Findings
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19. Summary
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Part V. The Use of Boundary Objects in Virtual Innovation Communities

20. Needs and Objectives
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21. Theoretical Underpinning
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22. Method and Data
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23. Findings
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24. Summary
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Part VI. A Discussion on Relevance and Rigor

25. Needs and Objectives
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26. Discussing the Problem Identification
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27. Discussing the Objectives of the Solution
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28. Discussing the Designed Artefact
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29. Discussing the Evaluation of the Artefact
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Part VII. Conclusion

30. Summary of Studies
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31. Managerial Implications
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32. Limitations and Directions for Future Research
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