Investing in research and development
Purpose – To provide a concise briefing on the most topical issues and relevant implications from the top 400 management publications in the world. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the argument in context. Findings – R&D is a major investment for many companies, and despite the fact that the financial year 2003/04 was still difficult for many R&D‐active companies, R&D spending among the biggest 700 companies internationally increased 2 percent to £204.6 billion over the previous year. Originality/value – Provides implementable strategies and practical thinking that has influenced some of the world's leading organizations.
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2005
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Strategic Direction. - Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 1758-8588, ZDB-ID 2089990-7. - Vol. 21.2005, 2, p. 35-37
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Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Research and development | Investments | Profit | Benchmarking | Small to medium‐sized enterprises |
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