Research and development management in a UK chemical firm: a case study

The authors report on the application of project management techniques in a research and development group of a multinational chemical company. At the outset of the study, the group had recognized that their research and development management could be improved. A review of the group's current and past activities was undertaken to ascertain which techniques were being practiced. It was seen that a number of techniques were being overlooked, and some innovations were introduced to the group.<>