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Technical Objectivity Supporting Systems Engineering for Internal R&D Projects
Author(s) -
Hand James A.,
Gilmore Jerold P.,
Freier J.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.1996.tb02036.x
Subject(s) - objectivity (philosophy) , aerospace , engineering management , new product development , engineering , computer science , process management , systems engineering , manufacturing engineering , business , marketing , philosophy , epistemology , aerospace engineering
Three capabilities, or intellectual tools, are considered particularly important to Research and Development (R&D); namely Technical Objectivity, Technical Depth and Technical Breadth. In this brief report we deal with the first tool and leave the latter two for a future paper. The paper concentrates on the system engineering process in company‐funded Internal R&D. The intent is to illustrate Technical Objectivity as a tool in addressing internal and external corporate product innovation barriers, and as an essential element in achieving an IR&D product's commercial success in the market place. The systems engineer's task of identifying, acquiring and applying Technical Objectivity is discussed, including characteristics and applications. This task is applicable (tailorable) to several types of IR&D efforts within the fast moving infotech, biotech ‐ medical, telecommunications, instrumentation/electronics, and engineering/technical services industries, as well as the aerospace and defense industries. Our main observation is that Total Technical Objectivity for planning and operating IR&D projects is a capability found in a team, rather than in an individual.