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Peer reviewedLiberatore, Matthew; Titus, George J. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1989
The links between research and development (R&D) and business planning were investigated through interviews with R&D and business executives in nine industrial corporations. Results show planning is generally program or project oriented, with little evidence strategic planning is the norm. Suggestions for improving R&D planning are…
Descriptors: Business Administration, Change Strategies, Industry, Long Range Planning
Peer reviewedDingerson, Michael R.; Rodman, John A. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1989
The National Science Foundation's effort to assess ways to improve the speed and accuracy of data collection from universities by federal agencies is discussed. Although only one phase of the project was completed, it is concluded that the issues surrounding electronic data collection have important implications for university research…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Government School Relationship, Higher Education, Public Agencies
Peer reviewedBarpal, Isaac – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1988
The research administrator of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Pennsylvania) discusses issues in the transformation of the company from a technology-driven to a business-driven organization, a process in which the technical and business segments of the organization work as teams toward successful innovation. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Business Administration, Higher Education, Industry
Peer reviewedMcHenry, K. W. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1985
The major concerns in university-industry research relationships, discussed from an industrial viewpoint, include: research and development (R&D) within the firm, for an industry, and for a society; types of R&D organizations; working with universities and government labs; potential problems; and possible directions for the future. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Cooperative Programs, Government Role, Higher Education
Peer reviewedEdwards, M. R.; Sproull, J. Ruth – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1985
A matrix management system designed for use by a highly technical nuclear weapons research and development facility to improve productivity and flexibility by the use of multiple authority, responsibility, and accountability relationships is described. (MSE)
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Needs, Evaluation Methods, Feedback
Peer reviewedShapek, Raymond A. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1984
There are many misconceptions about how funding decisions are made within federal agencies. Observations of how bias creeps into an otherwise objective evaluation process are presented, and hints are offered on improving the probability of receiving federal support. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Bias, Decision Making, Federal Aid, Financial Support
Peer reviewedBitting, Robert K. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1989
An evaluation of the 10 Centers for Advanced Ceramic Technology in New York State's collaborative research and development program yielded unexpected perceptions held by center, government, and industry personnel. Implications for the research effort, including the role of basic research and the importance of the research center administrators,…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Attitudes, Ceramics, Higher Education
