Boundary objects as the missing link in resources orchestration:
an exploratory study of Dassault Mirage IV and Rafale programs
Management International
Authors: David W. VERSAILLES and Valerie MERINDOL
Title (EN): "Boundary objects as the missing link in resources orchestration:
an exploratory study of Dassault Mirage IV and Rafale programs"
Title (FR): "[Les objets frontières comme lien manquant dans l'orchestration des ressrouces:
une étude exploratoire des programmes Mirage IV et Rafale de Dassault Aviation]"
Journal: Management International (Canada)
Ref: accepted for publication, in press
Abstract (EN): In this contribution, we investigate the use of boundary objects (Star and Griesemer) for the orchestration of resources (Teece).
We propose a comparative case study elaborating on two Dassault Aviation military fighters under an abductive approach. In this contribution, we
elaborate on the micro-foundations approach. Our contribution discusses several properties of boundary objects in relation with the orchestration
of resources: type, granularity, openness, malleability, and completeness. We conclude that boundary objects are critical to orchestration.
Their properties explain why they diversely impact on sensing, seizing and reconfiguring. They elaborate on knowledge articulation and teamwork,
and require specific ways of working.