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An analysis of R&D objectives in Indian manufacturing companies
Author(s) -
Krishnaswamy K. N.,
Kamala G. V.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
randd management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.253
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1467-9310
pISSN - 0033-6807
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-9310.1979.tb00141.x
Subject(s) - business , empirical research , manufacturing , operations management , engineering , mathematics , marketing , statistics
Abstract The need for R&D has been well recognized by the manufacturing companies in India, but it is felt that R&D has not been generally effective in having a marked impact on the growth of their business. One of the reasons for this could be discrepancies in their R&D objectives. This paper presents the results of an empirical study of the R&D objectives of a few manufacturing companies in India viewed against the background of their environments. The analysis points to the discrepancies observed in R&D objectives and hints at suitable corrective measures.