Measuring R&amp;D Productivity

Pappas, R.A.; Remer, Donald S.

doi:10.1080/00345334.1985.11756896

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“…As far as the measurement techniques and indicators are concerned, literature has widely claimed the need to use a mix of qualitative and quantitative metrics in R&D, the former best suited to capture un-measurable aspects, and the latter capable of reducing the subjectivity of the evaluation [Pappas and Remer 1985;Werner and Souder 1997;Driva et al, 2000)]. …”

Section: Designing a Performance Measurement System For Randd Unitsmentioning

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“…• The type of activities carried out (basic research and/or applied research and/or development) and the associate level of risk [Pappas and Remer, 1985]; • The resources available for the design, implementation and use of the PMS, in terms of time, money, people technology and know-how [Emmanuel et al, 1990;Godener and Soderquist, 2004];…”

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“…technology fusion and proliferation, shortening of product life-cycles, intensified competition), that pushed top managers interest toward the measurement and assessment of R&D performance [Ortt and Smits, 2006]. Therefore R&D started to be considered accountable in terms of its efficiency, effectiveness, internal and external customer focus and alignment to corporate and business strategy [Kumpe and Bolwijn, 1994;Pearson et al, 2000] and the possibility to adopt PMSs in R&D settings raised the attention of both academics and practitioners [e.g., Pappas and Remer, 1985;Brown and Svenson, 1988;Chiesa and Masella, 1996;Sivathanu and Srinivasa, 1996;Werner and Souder, 1997;Hauser, 1998;Driva and Pawar, 1999;Driva et al, 2000;Poh et al, 2001;Godener and Soderquist, 2004;Ojanen and Vuola, 2006]. As a result of this increased interest for the measurement of R&D activities performance, scholars started investigating the topic from different although complementary perspectives.…”

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AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON R&D PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT PRACTICES: A SURVEY OF ITALIAN R&D-INTENSIVE FIRMS

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Frattini

Lazzarotti

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Int. J. Innov. Mgt.

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Although measuring the performance of a firm's R&D activities is a very challenging task, the critical role played by R&D in creating and sustaining a firm's competitive advantage has raised the need to adopt appropriate performance measurement systems (PMSs) in R&D units. Therefore, management scholars have been studying this issue and PMSs have diffused in the R&D departments of most R&D-intensive companies. Nevertheless, empirical investigations into the diffusion and practical use of PMSs in R&D units mainly concern Anglo-Saxon countries, where R&D information disclosure requirements have been in place for a long time. The purpose of this paper is to study the diffusion and practical use of PMSs in the R&D units of firms that are not subject to these types of external institutional influences. With this aim, the results of a survey on the R&D performance measurement practices adopted by a sample of Italian R&D-intensive firms are discussed. They allow to understand why and how R&D-intensive companies design and use a PMS in their R&D units for managerial purposes.

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“…Despite the structural difference of the indicators used are quite similar, e.g. the indicator "number of patents received" is proposed by Pappas and Remer (1985), Tidd and Bessant (2014), the IPOO approach and Goffin and Mitchell (2010) or the indicator "implemented improvement ideas by Tidd and Bessant (2014) and Fuchs (2014).…”

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Measuring innovation: A state of the science review of existing approaches

Haar

2018

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Purpose: The level of innovation is essential for a company's or country's competitive advantage and the ways to measure innovation are manifold. The review aims to give an overview over the continuously growing body on approaches to measure innovation. Design/methodology:A new definition of innovation measuring is proposed. Based on this definition a structured approach for researching the literature was applied. A selection of 30 advances is discussed and a 4-level-of-analysis-framework is applied to review the broad research on measuring innovation on individual, work team, company and country level.Findings: The narrative review shows that specific measuring frameworks exists for each level of analysis. Output oriented indicators can be found on all levels, they are complemented by potential enablers on country level, process indicators on company and project level and behavioural indicators on individual level. Approaches specifically focussing on work teams could not be found. Research limitations/implications:Further research is needed on specific advances on measuring innovation on work-team level. Practical implications:By discussing key characteristics of the reviewed studies, the analysis will help decision makers to choose a fitting approach and support researchers by identifying open fields of research. It is recommended to research on advances to measure innovation on work team level to close the existing gap.Originality/value: While influences on innovation are extensively discussed a comprehensive overview over the approaches to identify the effects of modifying these influences is missing. This paper intends to closes this gap.

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“…Lee et al also, pointed out that measurement of R&D efficiency must be conducted to determine whether the investment is justified and whether its maximum productivity is achieved (Lee et al, 1996). Although many researchers believe that such measurement may be counter-productive, because the mere act of measurement could reduce productivity, nevertheless, companies continue to evaluate R&D with crude methods available as they look for more effective quantitative methods (Pappas & Remer, 1985). Consequently, improvements in methods and processes for assessing and managing R&D function are gaining more and more significance.…”

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The operationalisation of the R&D assessment framework in Magneti Marelli Serbia

Pesic¹,

Pesic²,

Apostolovic³

2016

Serb J Management

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The measurement and evaluation of R&D performance has always posed a very challenging task to managers, primarily because of the long gestation period and difficulties in identifying a tangible output. According to Wang and Hwang (2007) AbstractThis paper has twofold purpose. Firstly, an assessment method aimed to evaluate R&D strategic performance indicators is introduced. The proposed framework is based on fuzzy set theory which represents an adequate tool for quantitatively describing the vague and ambiguous nature of the R&D function. The second purpose of the paper is to analyze relevant R&D performance indicators in Magneti Marelli S.p.A. Serbia, a leading supplier in Serbian automotive industry. Specific findings of this empirical analysis are discussed and suggestions for further research are provided.

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Measuring R&D Productivity

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AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON R&D PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT PRACTICES: A SURVEY OF ITALIAN R&D-INTENSIVE FIRMS

AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON R&D PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT PRACTICES: A SURVEY OF ITALIAN R&D-INTENSIVE FIRMS

Measuring innovation: A state of the science review of existing approaches

The operationalisation of the R&D assessment framework in Magneti Marelli Serbia

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