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Chapter 5
Engineers & Private Sector
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Definitions
Research both basic and applied is
systematic, intensive study directed
towards full scientific knowledge of the
subject studied.
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
Normally as a head in any Several key elements of an engineers
responsibilities:
agency that authorised such To take part in value-added activities.
research. To have a high degree of profesional
Using their expertise on the education and just (sufficient) sense of
field in finding new materials ethics and professionalism.
or better way of doing things
To maintain high standards in engineering
practices at all time.
may it in terms of cost To be aware of environmental and alert to
effectiveness or time-saving. safety issues for sustainable development.
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All (R&D) output is utmostly desired to be
produced and marketed.
Production is the process of manufacturing
the product.
Market is the release of the product to
consumers.
(R&D) is considered as part of production
process.
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process production :
- for moderately large number of unit.
the product developed, marketed with prototypes and produced as
demanded.
e.g supercomputers (microsoft at early stage)
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4.6 Managing Research and
Development (R&D)
People
Who are analytical, curious, independent, intellectual, enjoy
sceintific and mathematical activities.
With internal standard and highly self-confidence
Who can interact with peers and has great tolerance
Who are creative are most desirable
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Managing Research and Development (R&D)
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Communication networks
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Communication networks
Tushman (1988) suggests :
c. The project must be linked to external sources of
information through direct contacts or through
gatekeepers (in FKAAS is the role played by CECTUS or
RECESS).
Have the beyond the organization project boundary
(contact with personnels from other universities with the
same field)
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Research grant schemes
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Research grant schemes
Table 3
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Research grant schemes
The fund is specifically requires the output to be
commercialized
Monitored by IGS scretariat at MOSTE
The objectives are :
a. to encourage innovative usage of and adapting existing
and creating new technologies and product
b. to strengthen national competetiveness in global
markets
c. to promote closer linkages between private and public
sector like universities and research institutes
d. to encourage strategic global and regional linkages in
R&D
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Research grant schemes
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QUIZ 1
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