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Marchessault, R. H.; Myers, M. B. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1986
The history, logistics, and strategy behind the Xerox Corporation's Canadian research laboratory, a subsidiary firm located outside the United States for reasons of manpower, tax incentives, and quality of life, are described. (MSE)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Industry, International Organizations, Program Administration

Miller, Barry – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1986
The growth and development of research activities at a state psychiatric research and training institute while under the new management of a local medical school is described, and specific techniques and initiatives to enhance research are outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Institutional Administration, Organizational Development, Program Administration

Liberatore, Matthew J.; Titus, George J. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1986
The use of quantitative techniques for research and development management in large U.S. industrial firms is reviewed, current patterns of technique familiarity and usage are described, and suggestions for the direction of project management systems are given. (MSE)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Industry, Mathematical Models, Methods

McHenry, K. W. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1985
The major concerns in university-industry research relationships, discussed from an industrial viewpoint, include: research and development (R&D) within the firm, for an industry, and for a society; types of R&D organizations; working with universities and government labs; potential problems; and possible directions for the future. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Cooperative Programs, Government Role, Higher Education

Edwards, M. R.; Sproull, J. Ruth – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1985
A matrix management system designed for use by a highly technical nuclear weapons research and development facility to improve productivity and flexibility by the use of multiple authority, responsibility, and accountability relationships is described. (MSE)
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Needs, Evaluation Methods, Feedback