Critical issues related to international R&D programs

Author

Ohba, S.

Author_Institution

Soleq Corp., Chicago, IL, USA

Volume

43

Issue

1

fYear

1996

fDate

2/1/1996 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

78

Lastpage

87

Abstract

This paper discusses critical management, business and technical issues related to three recent international R&D programs between the United States and Japan. It summarizes case studies on two of these programs, then it extrapolates a third case of a program in progress. A review of these programs revealed that international R&D programs present unique challenges in relation to business mobilization, convincing organizations to accept outside technology, financing, program planning, joint program management, and engineering issues. Approximately 25 subjects were observed as critical issues. This paper discusses and illustrates organizational strategies and practical suggestions for managing these critical issues

Keywords

international trade; research and development management; technology transfer; Japan; USA; business mobilization; critical issues; international R&D programs; management; organizations; technical issues; Computer aided manufacturing; Electric vehicles; Government; Manufacturing industries; Mechanical power transmission; Proposals; Protection; Research and development; Research and development management; Technology planning;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Engineering Management, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9391

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/17.491271

Filename

491271