Title :
The impact of partner-fit on progress and success of European multi-partner research projects
Author :
Gemunden, Hans Georg ; Lechler, Thomas
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Manage. & Corp. Strategy, Karlsruhe Univ., Germany
Abstract :
This article analyzes the impact of the starting conditions of European multi-partner research projects on the progress and success of these projects. The conceptual model proposes that the better the partners´ fit-comprising social fit (trust and commitment), resource fit (competence and complementarity) and goal fit (goal clarity and compatibility)-the better the projects will progress and succeed. This hypothesis is tested using data from 393 European respondents pertaining to 193 European cooperative R&D projects sponsored under the ESPRIT III program
Keywords :
project management; research and development management; technology transfer; ESPRIT III program; European multi-partner research projects; R&D progress; R&D success; cooperative R&D projects; goal fit; partner-fit impact; resource fit; social fit; starting conditions; Analysis of variance; Data analysis; Investments; Project management; Proposals; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Management of Engineering and Technology, 1999. Technology and Innovation Management. PICMET '99. Portland International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
1-890843-02-4
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1999.808291
