A Model for Allocating Resources to Research Programs by Evaluating Technical Importance and Research Productivity

Department

Civil Engineering

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Engineering Management Journal

ISSN

2377-0643

Volume

43

Issue

2

DOI

10.1080/10429247.2000.11415057

First Page

5

Last Page

8

Publication Date

4-16-2015

Abstract

Research management requires practical and effective decision tools to support selection of investment alternatives. In recent years, many research organizations have changed from a discipline orientation to a focus on integrated programs and related outcomes. For managers of these high-profile research programs, it is critical to understand which activities are most important, considering both technical impact and cost-effectiveness. This article proposes a model that integrates quality function deployment and data envelopment analysis to perform this essential task. Based on information from these two decision science tools, the model develops a two-axis evaluation space for research alternatives. By locating particular activities in this decision space, a program manager can compare and prioritize alternative research investments.

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