Applications of Quantitative Techniques in the Evaluation of Large Research Organizations
| Autor: | chi-sheng hsu, 徐基生 |
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| Rok vydání: | 2004 |
| Druh dokumentu: | 學位論文 ; thesis |
| Popis: | 92 Science and technology development is known to be a significant factor in a country’s economical strength. The government-funded research organizations can play an important role in promoting economical growth. Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is a notable example. Taiwan’s government has placed increasing importance on not-for-profit research organizations, based on the ITRI model, to help moderate-sized industries that cannot afford R&D on their own. As such organizations proliferate, a systematic method to measure their performance is highly desirable in order to make best use of the limited resources. The same method can also help research organizations monitor their effectiveness and make management decisions. However, there is no generally agreement on the method to be used, although some tools are available. This study focuses on ITRI, beginning with a comparison with a number of large research organizations in several nations. The data envelopment analysis (DEA) method is then used to evaluate organizational structure and efficiencies of various ITRI departments. The contributions to industries are separately verified. This analysis can improve communications between research organizations and their funding agencies. This approach also makes the management decisions and communications within the organization easier. A factor analysis is performed to find characteristics and roles of various research divisions. The subsequent cluster analysis identifies five main types: Innovative R&D, Visionary technology, Technical Services, Technology Acquisition and Collaborative R&D, and Information Service. Further analysis based on Canonical Correlation yields relative coefficients and relations among various input/output elements, pointing the way for improving the organizational performance. Depending on the weighting factors, there is certain flexibility in allocating resource for the most desired result. For example, more capital investment may be called for in some cases, but not in others. The basic missions and goals of large research organizations are similar in essence. The method and findings for ITRI here are expected to be applicable in other organizations. |
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