scholarly journals Knowledge Sharing Barriers in Complex Research and Development Projects: an Exploratory Study on the Perceptions of Project Managers

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vitor Ricardo Santos ◽  
António Lucas Soares ◽  
João Álvaro Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Development Projects

Research and development projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 913-934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiwat Ram ◽  
Ding Ronggui
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Leadership Behaviour ◽  
Behavioural Factors ◽  
Competencies Development ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Leadership behaviour of R&D project managers (RDPMs) is a matter of ongoing interest, as they require a number of traits in order to potentially influence the delivery of projects. However, little empirical evidence exists on factors explaining the traits of RDPMs, making it difficult for industry managers to develop tailored strategies and criteria for selecting people with right skills and behaviours. The purpose of this paper is to fill this gap in knowledge. Design/methodology/approach The authors test 45 traits with data from a survey of 208 RDPMs, using exploratory factor analysis to establish factors of RDPMs’ traits and the associated measurement items. Findings The study finds that selected 45 traits can be consolidated in a set of higher order variables/factors that RDPMs need to have including creativity, reasoning and learning; risks and failure acceptance; analytical and originality attributes; realistic and objective approach among others. Research limitations/implications The study shows that traits have strong inter-relationship represented by empirically robust underlying factors. Practical implications Practically, the results will help industry mangers in implementing tailored strategies in consolidated areas (as identified through factors) and be more effective in skills and competencies development of research and development staff and potentially save costs on human inventory management. Originality/value The study empirically established new managerial and leadership behavioural factors.

Ship of the Future

1991 ◽  
Vol 28 (04) ◽  
pp. 197-212
Author(s):  
K. Paetow
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Focal Points ◽  
Marine Research ◽  
The Third ◽  
Operational Costs ◽  
The Future

In 1980 work began on one of the most intensive and comprehensive marine research and development projects—the German Ship of the Future. The main task was the reduction of the operational costs of a vessel. After five years of work the project was successfully finished with the maiden voyage of the first SdZ prototype ship. The paper describes first the R&D project itself. The organizational structure, the financial background and some examples of development topics are explained. The second part deals with the conversion of the outcomes of the R&D project into the reality of a containership. The third part gives, by example of some focal points of the newly developed ship service technique, a broad description of the HDW-SdZ prototype ships and their economy. A short outlook to further developments concludes the paper.

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