Methodologies for Designing and Managing Interfaces, Modules, Standards, and Processes

Chihiro Suematsu
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Chihiro Suematsu: Kyoto University

Chapter 6 in Transaction Cost Management, 2014, pp 143-189 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Throughout this book, the essential commonalities among organizations—interfaces,1 modules, and standards—have been explored. Module structure is determined by interfaces rather than the module body. A standard is defined as a condition under which interfaces are shared by the majority. Processes correspond to interfaces per se. For these managerial devices, which are essentially identical, common design methodologies should be applied. As discussed thus far in this book, transaction costs are reduced by the development of interfaces, but the results would be very different depending upon the technologies of the design and operation of interfaces.

Keywords: Transaction Cost; Japanese Company; Tacit Knowledge; Part Manufacturer; Logical Thinking (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-06889-3_6

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