...He-Boong Kwon; Jooh Lee; Ian Brennan Purpose This study aims to explore the dynamic interplay of key resources (i.e. research and development (R&D), advertising and exports) in affecting the performance of USA manufacturing firms. Specifically, the authors examine the dynamic impact of joint...

... This research employs a series of hierarchical regression models to test the hypotheses concerning the significance of R&D and export strategy on firms' performance. Findings This study finds that R&D intensity and foreign trade activities through export are most likely to be significantly...

...Eduardo K. Yamakawa; Thayla T. Sousa-Zomer; Paulo A. Cauchick-Miguel; Catherine P. Killen Purpose Project portfolio management (PPM) has been recognized as critical for the productivity of research and development (R&D) investments, but empirical research on PPM use and outcomes in non...

... collaborative R&D. Related with research methods, this study employed the qualitative approach, not quantitative one, and used case studies. After we first collected the basic materials and data related with this study through the public statistics, documents, annual reports, and brochures...

...Pradosh Nath; N. Mrinalini Presents an illustrative example of a benchmarking exercise for non‐corporate R&D organizations. Drawing from a global study of 60 R&D organizations from around the world, the benchmarking practice for identification of processes, practices and best practices...

... ] and the formulation of new management techniques that would guarantee the success of the product realization process(PRP). For successful commercialization of new products and technologies, the functions of research and development (R&D) and manufacturing must work much closer together. Although this may seem...