Title :
A model for the analysis of R&D in strategic alliances
Author_Institution :
Portland State Univ., OR, USA
Abstract :
A basic model for researching R&D management in a strategic alliance, by extending the standard theory of firms is presented. The model indicates that firms with complementary skills and resources in a strategic alliance will be better off in terms of R&D cost, profit, and competitiveness. An optimal level of R&D for the strategic alliance and its component firms is derived by using the basic model
Keywords :
commerce; optimisation; research and development management; R&D management; business; competitiveness; cost; firms; model; optimisation; profit; strategic alliances; Commercialization; Corporate acquisitions; Costs; Economies of scale; Globalization; Production; Research and development; Research and development management; Risk management; Uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 1992. Managing in a Global Environment., 1992 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Eatontown, NJ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0854-9
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.1992.225301
