Factors driving technological integration

Effective utilization of existing knowledge and the significance of research proposals

Abstract

Existing research in product development management illustrates that it is important for research and development (R&D) organizations to develop technology while utilizing the knowledge existing within their business departments. This paper explores the factors driving knowledge utilization by R&D departments. The survey results of the R&D division in Company A, a manufacturer of general electronics, show that active proposals from the R&D department, in addition to the traditional mechanisms of integration, lead to the utilization of existing knowledge within business departments.