Motivating your R&D staff: ten basic tenets form a body of practical knowledge for generating the excitement that is the essence of motivation for technical people

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Ten basic tenets for managers in motivating employees in research and development organizations are described. These include the awareness of the difficulty in producing work excitement, the need for maintaining a 'positive tension' and the recognition of the hedonistic nature inherent in all individuals. While managers should understand the individual's desire for self-protection, they should balance this with the desire for self-enhancement. Managers must also recognize the importance of maintaining credibility to effectively use expectations in motivating employees.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Business Personnel Management, Commercial physical research, Research & Development-Industry, Motivational Techniques, Human resource management, Industrial research, Employee motivation, Sales management

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Six reasons to do long-term research

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The ability of long-term research to generate intellectual capital is the reason behind its endurance despite being subjected to cutbacks similar to other corporate expenditures. Arguments for long-term research include its ability to develop new sources of profitability. Other reasons include links to technology development, aid in recruiting quality staff, the discovery of proprietary technology, participation in the scientific community and effects on growth.

Column, Research

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