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Case
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Reference no. 601-027-1
Published by: INSEAD
Published in: 2001
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Generalised experience

Abstract

This case describes an audit of an international R&D department of a large international specialty chemicals company. The productivity of R&D has gone down dramatically and the audit reveals problems in several areas: mission of R&D, product portfolio, communication, integration with other functions and leadership. This case can be used as an introduction to a lecture on R&D Management for an audience of general managers.
Location:
Size:
10,000 employees
Other setting(s):
2000

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Abstract

This case describes an audit of an international R&D department of a large international specialty chemicals company. The productivity of R&D has gone down dramatically and the audit reveals problems in several areas: mission of R&D, product portfolio, communication, integration with other functions and leadership. This case can be used as an introduction to a lecture on R&D Management for an audience of general managers.

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Location:
Size:
10,000 employees
Other setting(s):
2000

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