A CONCEPTUAL SYSTEMS DYNAMICS MODEL OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Authors

  • S.S. Grobbelaar Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria
  • A.J. Buys Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/16-2-169

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Research and Development (R&D) is one of the key sub-functions of a National System of Innovation (NSI). It is the primary point of entry for new scientific development and a key focus for industrial innovation. Recent trends show evidence of disinvestments and decay of South Africa

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Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

Grobbelaar, S., & Buys, A. (2011). A CONCEPTUAL SYSTEMS DYNAMICS MODEL OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.7166/16-2-169

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2005)

Section

General Articles

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