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Job demands and managerial learning in the research and development function
Author(s) -
Pearson Alan W.,
McCauley Cynthia D.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
human resource development quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.756
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1532-1096
pISSN - 1044-8004
DOI - 10.1002/hrdq.3920020307
Subject(s) - function (biology) , employee development , business , psychology , knowledge management , focus (optics) , management , computer science , economics , evolutionary biology , biology , physics , optics
An increased focus on innovation as a means for gaming competitive advantage has forced organizations to look more closely at the managerial skills of their research and development (R&D) managers. The current study uses the Job Challenge Profile to explore how managerial skills are developed on the job by R&D managers. Compared to other managers, research and development managers faced more job challenge from lack of top management support and from problematic relationships with their bosses and subordinates. However, they reported learning less from their jobs. Implications for developing managerial skills in the R&D function are discussed.