Components, Patterns, and Frameworks! Oh My!
http://www.uie.com/articles/componentspatternsframeworks/

Spool, Jared M.
User Interface Engineering
2009

Abstract:

In our research, we've found that teams that build out a re-use strategy see tangible benefits: They are more likely to get a completed design sooner, with all the little nuances and details that make for a great experience. Their designs are more likely to meet users expectations by behaving consistently across the entire functionality. Plus, the teams iterate faster (always a good thing), giving them a chance to play with the design while it's still malleable.