Title :
An empirical view of a managerial evaluation of overall R&D cost-effectiveness
Author :
Kuwahara, Yutaka ; Takeda, Yasutsugu
Author_Institution :
Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
An overall research and developed (R&D) cost-effectiveness evaluation system currently in use called the research contributed-to-profit method (RCP method) is described in detail. It is noted how cost-effectiveness evaluations can be strategically used considering the phase of research, the product´s life-cycle, and future growth factors. Some prospects and analysis for future R&D are reviewed and discussed. Examples of actual evaluation results are provided to show the effectiveness of the RCP method
Keywords :
research and development management; R&D; RCP method; cost-effectiveness evaluation system; research contributed-to-profit method; Companies; Costs; Feedback; Guidelines; Laboratories; Manufacturing; Marketing and sales; Personnel; Research and development; Research and development management;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 1988. Engineering Leadership in the 90's., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Dayton, OH
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.1988.34912
