For example, Chiesa
et al. (2009) found that project managers, in response to
the greater uncertainty inherent in exploratory projects,
appeared to be more determined to adopt boundary
and interactive control mechanisms, a leaning manifested
in more frequent internal meetings. Simons’ framework
(1995) emphasizes the importance of the interactive use
of formal MCS in ensuring the success of innovation initiatives,
but does not clearly distinguish between different,
conceptually distinct, types of potential effects of the use
of MCS, nor is such research known of in regard to project
innovation and performance. Furthermore, the more recent
findings of Bisbe and Otley (2004) relating to an organizational
level do not support the positive effect of an
interactive use of MCS on innovation. They found that
the relationship between innovation and performance was
moderated by the style of use of the MCS.