APPLICATIONS OF THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES TO RESEARCH MANAGEMENT: AN INITIAL STUDY IN THE OFFICE OF AEROSPACE RESEARCH,
Abstract
Investigation was made of ways to apply findings of behavioral sciences research to interests regarding the management of in-house laboratories in the Office of Aerospace Research. The method of the study included collection of data by use of personal interviews, a standard written questionnaire, and review of management records, and also included inputs of information from the behavioral sciences to OAR management during the twelve-month period covered by the study. Findings on research organization substantiate the importance of protecting the integrity of research activities and to differentiate them from development, to maintain a participatory style of leadership, to support methods to translate research findings into rapid utilization, and to assure a sense of continuity in laboratory structure and research programs. Findings on the evaluation of research productivity point out methods to measure the quality of research products, as well as quantity, through examining subsequent citations of publications and the source of original publication. Findings on the recruitment, retention, and utilization of scientists suggest the importance of freedom in the conduct of research as a general incentive related to research productivity and job satisfaction and also indicate the importance of further research to analyze effectiveness of different incentives for different types of civilian and military scientists identified in this study. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0609356
Entities
People
- Howard M. Vollmer
Organizations
- SRI International