Multinational issues in R&D management

Summary form only given. It is pointed out that multinational R&D is more complex than single-location R&D. One must consider non R&D related factors, such as tax regimes, governmental influence, cultural differences, and modes of communication. Both internal and external influences determine how an organization will perform R&D. How these factors impact R&D management often depends on the size of the organization. In particular, mid-size companies with 500 to 2000 employees have both the most flexibility and the most difficulty in establishing and maintaining multinational R&D facilities. The author has considered R&D management for multinational organizations, examining multinational R&D finance, and giving a framework for its management