An impact method for achieving organizational consensus was used in specifying R&D project selection criteria at four different organizations. The method consists of the repeated use of a paired comparison instrument, with group discussions and member interactions. High levels of shared values,...

Decomposable systems, decomposition and 0-1 integer programming techniques are reviewed relative to project selection problems. It is concluded that a heuristic procedure is a suitable way to handle such problems in organizational settings. A hierarchical multiperiod multidimensional model is...

Four mathematical programming models for R&D project selection and funding are developed, based on similar models and results in the literature. Project selection and funding decision planning data for thirty actual R&D projects are collected and the models are used with these data to ascertain...

The analytical utility and managerial acceptability of three expected value maximizing (EV) project selection model forms were assessed within five different development R&D performing organizations. Utility was assessed in terms of the capabilities of the models for prescribing higher value...

Because R&D and marketing are dependent upon each other for new product development, it is imperative that they achieve consensus and organizational integration (a team spirit of collaboration and joint commitment). But, consensus and integration are often inhibited by the differing viewpoints...

Thirty-two research and development scientists working under high and low autonomy conditions were studied for differences in attitudes and behavior, and their (thirty-two) one-man projects were studied for differences in output levels. High autonomy development scientists were found to have...

In this study, five major criteria (realism, flexibility, capability, ease of use, and cost) for evaluating the suitability of management science models for R&D project selection are established, through personal interviews with R&D administrators and management scientists. A suitability rating...

The objective of the present study was to develop a comprehensive empirically-based model of the communication interface between R&D and marketing. Following Moenaert and Souder (Moenaert, R. K., Souder, W. E. 1990. An analysis of the use of extra-functional information by marketing and R&D...