Evaluation And Performance Measurement Of Research And Development

Author : Vittorio Chiesa,Federico Frattini
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849801942

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Evaluation and Performance Measurement of Research and Development by Vittorio Chiesa,Federico Frattini Pdf

This book develops and illustrates a comprehensive, multi-level framework for the evaluation of industrial research and development (R&D) activities and the measurement of their performance. The framework encompasses a set of hierarchical, interrelated levels at which R&D evaluation and performance measurement could be undertaken. This enlightening book focuses on the single industrial firm to study performance measurement of R&D functions, projects and individual researchers or engineers. It also addresses R&D evaluation from the point of view of financial markets, with a focus on the relationship between R&D investments and the value of the traded firm. The book broadens tin scope to study the role of technology platforms as R&D coordination mechanisms and also looks at the evaluation of R&D policies. This book will be warmly welcomed by researchers and postgraduate students in disciplines concerned with innovation management, technology policy, and finance who wish to gain an updated overview of R&D evaluation and performance measurement as well as exploring different units of analysis.

Author : Barry Bozeman,Julia Melkers
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781475751826

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Evaluating R&D Impacts: Methods and Practice by Barry Bozeman,Julia Melkers Pdf

A critical issue in research and development (R&D) management is the structure and use of evaluative efforts for R&D programs. The book introduces the different methods that may be used in R&D evaluation and then illustrates these methods by describing actual evaluation in practice using those methods. The book is divided into two sections. The first section provides an introduction and details on several popular methodologies used in the evaluation of research and development activities. The second half of the book focuses on evaluation in practice and is comprised of several chapters offering the perspectives of individuals in different types of organizations. The book concludes with an annotated bibliography of selected R&D evaluation literature, focusing on post-1985 literature, on research evaluation.

Author : Julia Melkers,ANONIMO
Publisher : Edward Elgar Pub
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 1845426533

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The Measurement and Evaluation of Research and Development a Cross National Review of Performance by Julia Melkers,ANONIMO Pdf

Publicly funded science and technology programs are increasingly required to provide outcome-based evidence for their funded projects. the authors of this book present a theoretical and practical review of current performance measurement practices in R&D organizations around the world. Drawing on actual measurement experiences from Europe, Asia and North and South America, they assess performance measurement techniques used in government funded science and technology research. This illuminating volume includes contributions from leading international academic experts and practitioners, whose collaboration provides not only a unique and applied focus to the chapters but also a rich set of examples and illustrations.

Author : James C. McDavid,Irene Huse,Laura R. L. Hawthorn
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 835 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781452289595

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Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement by James C. McDavid,Irene Huse,Laura R. L. Hawthorn Pdf

Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement: An Introduction to Practice, Second Edition offers an accessible, practical introduction to program evaluation and performance measurement for public and non-profit organizations, and has been extensively updated since the first edition. Using examples, it covers topics in a detailed fashion, making it a useful guide for students as well as practitioners who are participating in program evaluations or constructing and implementing performance measurement systems. Authors James C. McDavid, Irene Huse, and Laura R. L. Hawthorn guide readers through conducting quantitative and qualitative program evaluations, needs assessments, cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses, as well as constructing, implementing and using performance measurement systems. The importance of professional judgment is highlighted throughout the book as an intrinsic feature of evaluation practice.

Author : James C. McDavid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Organizational effectiveness
ISBN : LCCN:2005008583

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Program Evaluation & Performance Measurement by James C. McDavid Pdf

Author : Tatjana Samsonowa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3790827622

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Industrial Research Performance Management by Tatjana Samsonowa Pdf

Managers are increasingly concerned with the typical methods available for organizational performance measurement and control. Research into performance measurement, within the field of innovation management, has been variously approached through frameworks for performance measurement in general (for example, the Balanced Scorecard by Norton and Kaplan), R&D performance management, and surveys on in-use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). It is striking, however, that almost no research has focused explicitly on the performance measurement of research activities, or indeed tried to develop a systematic approach to setting KPIs for specific research goals. This work, in co-operation with ABB Research, Deutsche Telekom AG Laboratories, EMC2 Advanced Technology Solutions, IBM Research, Intel Research, Microsoft Research, Philips Research, and SAP Research, develops a systematic approach to performance measurement for industrial research organizations in innovation-driven companies. The following questions are addressed: (1) Which research goals do research departments have? (2) Which KPIs do they use to monitor the achievement of these goals? (3) Is there a systematic best-practice approach to selecting KPIs for performance goals? The outcome is a complete set of eleven performance clusters, such as the transfer of research results to the development or other organizational departments, and each cluster has its own set of KPIs. The eleven clusters are: Technology Transfer, Future Business Opportunities, Technical Achievements, Intellectual Property, Operational Excellence, Talent Pool, Image, Publications, Presence in Scientific Community, Collaboration with Academia, Collaboration with Partners and Customers. This work led to the creation of the Institute for Industrial Research Performance Management that provides ongoing research and insights for managers of industrial research organizations.

Author : Winston Bennett,Charles E. Lance,David J. Woehr
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317824541

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Performance Measurement by Winston Bennett,Charles E. Lance,David J. Woehr Pdf

Over the course of the past few years, teaching, research, and practice has underscored the importance of performance measurement and criterion development as topics of great interest, considerable debate, and some misunderstanding. It has also become clear that the field needs to address a compendium of research, applications, and issues. Performance Measurement: Current Perspectives and Future Challenges brings together internationally recognized leaders in the field and each examines the subject matter in a way that has never been done--focusing on the dynamic nature of work and the tremendous demands being placed on assessment and measurement as core organizational activities. It also uniquely uses their expertise to provide critical pointers to not only the practical implications of work in the field, but also to the new and continuing issues to be addressed and research to be conducted. The book will be useful to both scientists and practitioners.

Author : Erin Yu-Ching Lin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230584273

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Performance Measurement of New Product Development Teams by Erin Yu-Ching Lin Pdf

Using the example of four Taiwanese brand-name multinational companies, this study seeks to unpack the relationship between project team performance measurement systems and new product success/failure. It examines the use of performance measurement results and the resulting impact on team-member behaviour and functional departments.

Author : Marc J. Epstein,Frank H. M. Verbeeten,Sally K. Widener
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781787564701

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Performance Measurement and Management Control by Marc J. Epstein,Frank H. M. Verbeeten,Sally K. Widener Pdf

This volume contains exemplary papers that were presented at the 2017 Conference on Performance Measurement and Management Control in Nice, France, by researchers in the field from North America, South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Human-Systems Integration,Panel on Human Factors in the Design of Tactical Display Systems for the Individual Soldier
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309175111

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Tactical Display for Soldiers by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Human-Systems Integration,Panel on Human Factors in the Design of Tactical Display Systems for the Individual Soldier Pdf

This book examines the human factors issues associated with the development, testing, and implementation of helmet-mounted display technology in the 21st Century Land Warrior System. Because the framework of analysis is soldier performance with the system in the full range of environments and missions, the book discusses both the military context and the characteristics of the infantry soldiers who will use the system. The major issues covered include the positive and negative effects of such a display on the local and global situation awareness of the individual soldier, an analysis of the visual and psychomotor factors associated with each design feature, design considerations for auditory displays, and physical sources of stress and the implications of the display for affecting the soldier's workload. The book proposes an innovative approach to research and testing based on a three-stage strategy that begins in the laboratory, moves to controlled field studies, and culminates in operational testing.

Author : Ville Ojanen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9517648308

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R&D performance analysis : case studies in the challenges and promotion of the evaluation and measurement of R&D by Ville Ojanen Pdf

Author : Jerry L. Harbour
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1439802505

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The Basics of Performance Measurement, Second Edition by Jerry L. Harbour Pdf

You can’t understand, manage, or improve what you don’t measure While every smart executive now knows the truth of those words, perhaps more so than anyone, it was Jerry Harbour who turned that adage into a science. Originally published in 1997, The Basics of Performance Measurement helped pioneer the science of performance measurement and continues to serve as an industry standard. Yet, despite the book’s continued relevancy, Harbour is once again stepping ahead of the curve to fully update his little yellow book. In addition to adding the wisdom of lessons learned over the past decade, he adds two new chapters to this second edition. One of these chapters discusses units of measurement. The other introduces ways to better interpret what has been measured and then translate those measurement-related interpretations into actionable knowledge. Harbour provides a six-step method for developing a performance measurement system. He shows how to design performance measurement families and how to build hierarchies tailored to different levels within an organization. He also covers collection and distribution, as well as the value of performance measure displays. When you finish this book, you will be able to undertake performance measurement with new confidence. You will also come away knowing how to present your findings with an authority that will convince stakeholders of the importance and accuracy of your results.

Author : Wade D. Cook,Joe Zhu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-06-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780387241388

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Modeling Performance Measurement by Wade D. Cook,Joe Zhu Pdf

This volume addresses advanced DEA methodology and techniques developed for modeling unique new performance evaluation issues. Many numerical examples, real management cases and verbal descriptions make it very valuable for researchers and practitioners.

Author : Victoria A. Greenfield,Sandra Kay Evans,Laura Werber,Samantha Cherney,Lisa Pelled Colabella
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1977407323

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Performance Management and Assessment of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers by Victoria A. Greenfield,Sandra Kay Evans,Laura Werber,Samantha Cherney,Lisa Pelled Colabella Pdf

In this report, the authors discuss insights drawn from academic literature and practitioner guidance that are applicable to the effective oversight, management, and performance assessment of federally funded research and development centers.

Author : Jerry L. Harbour
Publisher : Productivity Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1439802491

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The Basics of Performance Measurement, Second Edition by Jerry L. Harbour Pdf

You can’t understand, manage, or improve what you don’t measure While every smart executive now knows the truth of those words, perhaps more so than anyone, it was Jerry Harbour who turned that adage into a science. Originally published in 1997, The Basics of Performance Measurement helped pioneer the science of performance measurement and continues to serve as an industry standard. Yet, despite the book’s continued relevancy, Harbour is once again stepping ahead of the curve to fully update his little yellow book. In addition to adding the wisdom of lessons learned over the past decade, he adds two new chapters to this second edition. One of these chapters discusses units of measurement. The other introduces ways to better interpret what has been measured and then translate those measurement-related interpretations into actionable knowledge. Harbour provides a six-step method for developing a performance measurement system. He shows how to design performance measurement families and how to build hierarchies tailored to different levels within an organization. He also covers collection and distribution, as well as the value of performance measure displays. When you finish this book, you will be able to undertake performance measurement with new confidence. You will also come away knowing how to present your findings with an authority that will convince stakeholders of the importance and accuracy of your results.