Research and Development: A Categorization of the Methods and Techniques of Measuring Industrial R and D Activities

Abstract

Rapidly advancing technology and accelerating scientific progress have created a dynamic and constantly changing industrial environment necessitating ever greater emphasis on the research and development function within all organizations. The measurement and evaluation of the R and D function is difficult but nonetheless necessary, and many different methods and techniques have been devised and used to predict and determine the results of scientific and technological endeavor. The document reports many of these means of analysis actually employed in measuring and evaluating research and development, and it classifies these methods and techniques as to their applicability for pre-appraisal, in-process measurement, and post-evaluation. The report indicates that a successful R and D manager will use quantitative means, whenever appropriate, to assist him in making qualitative judgments and decisions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0727028

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  • James L. Quinn

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Engineers
  • Industrial Research
  • Investments
  • Management Personnel
  • Money
  • Operations Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Research Management
  • Spacecraft
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Trade Associations

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
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