REQUIREMENTS FOR A SYSTEMS-BASED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCESS IN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING

Authors

  • Frederik Christoffel Rust Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/26-1-904

Keywords:

Research management, technology management, infrastructure

Abstract

The management of research and development (R&D) in the transport infrastructure field is complex due to the multidisciplinary nature of the work. The literature shows that linear R&D models that progress from idea through to consumer product are not suitable for the management of such multi-disciplinary projects. This study focuses on determining the key characteristics required for a systems-based approach to the management of R&D projects. The information and data was compiled from literature reviews, interviews, and an e-mail survey with responses from 42 significant international R&D programmes. The findings confirmed the need for a systems-based approach to R&D management. The study formulated twelve principles or tenets for a new, systems-based approach.

Author Biography

Frederik Christoffel Rust, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa

Strategic Research Manager, CSIR Built Environment

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Published

2015-05-08

How to Cite

Rust, F. C. (2015). REQUIREMENTS FOR A SYSTEMS-BASED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCESS IN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 26(1), 86–101. https://doi.org/10.7166/26-1-904

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1 (2015)

Section

General Articles

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