Title :
An analytic approach to measuring the overall effectiveness of R&D-a case study in the telecom sector
Author :
Ojanen, V. ; Tuominen, M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Ind. Eng. & Manage., Lappeenranta Univ. of Technol., Finland
Abstract :
R&D managers need to measure the overall performance of R&D activities in order to improve the activities and prove their effectiveness. This paper aims at systematizing the measurement of the overall effectiveness of R&D. An example of the utilization of our analytical approach is presented in the form of a case study in the telecom sector.
Keywords :
research and development management; telecommunication; R&D activities effectiveness; R&D activities performance measurement; R&D managers; telecom sector; Area measurement; Computer aided software engineering; Diversity reception; Engineering management; Industrial engineering; Performance analysis; Research and development; Research and development management; Technology management; Telecommunications;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 2002. IEMC '02. 2002 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7385-5
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.2002.1038516
