Avaliação das metodologias, ferramentas e técnicas de gerenciamento de riscos em projetos de inovação tecnológica: uma análise comparativa

Abstract

A series of changes in world economy has been experienced in recent decades, with extraordinary impacts on nations, companies and world trade. In this environment, the technological innovation plays a key role in increase the competitiveness of countries and organizations. But innovation requires dealing with risks and uncertainties, and the management of these if transformed in a factor of considerable importance to the success of technological innovation projects. This study aims to conduct an assessment of methodologies, tools and techniques of risk management in technological innovation projects, their similarities and differences, and analyze their effectiveness and efficiency in supporting managerial decision making. To achieve the proposed goal, the research get conducted the form of literature reviews that were consulted: books, monographs, theses, dissertations, research papers and internet. The literature review made it possible to analyze the convergent and divergent points related to the applicability of the methodologies, tools and techniques of risk management, which aims to assist organizations in minimizing negative impacts and maximizing positive impacts, ensuring the achievement of the objective of the project. It was concluded therefore that the methodology more applicable in this case is that of the PMBOK, due to the fact that it is focused exclusively to the project environment and its use in conjunction with the tools and techniques detailed in this study, the company will not is excellence in risk management in projects of technological innovation, but it sure will bring greater security to tread this difficult path with more ease. It is utterly important to point out that technological innovation is the way that companies need to follow to remain competitive in the market.