Actions taken in one company in order to speed the transition of R&D results to commercial use are described and evaluated. A useful analysis framework taken from technological forecasting is presented. Conclusions drawn from this analysis are used as a basis for a systematic realignment work, comprising changes in formal organization, communication channels, hiring practices, and introduction of systematic R&D methods.
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Engineering Management, IEEE Transactions on
(Volume:EM-29
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Issue:
1
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Date of Publication: Feb. 1982