Identifying and developing promotability in R&D laboratories

Rene Cordero; Nancy DiTomaso; George F. Farris

doi:10.1016/0923-4748(94)90024-8

Identifying and developing promotability in R&D laboratories

Rene Cordero, Nancy DiTomaso, George F. Farris

Rutgers Business School, Management & Global Business

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Abstract

Findings from a study of 2233 nonsupervisory R&D professionals suggest that nonsupervisors are more likely to be assessed promotable to technical management positions if they possess managerial interests and abilities, and if they are exposed to managerial development opportunities. In addition, these findings demonstrate that career development opportunities enhance the assessment as promotable of nonsupervisors possessing managerial interests and abilities. Implications for career management in R&D are discussed. Some directions for future research are identified.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	55-72
Number of pages	18
Journal	Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Volume	11
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0923-4748(94)90024-8
State	Published - Mar 1994

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Industrial relations
Engineering(all)
Strategy and Management
Management Science and Operations Research
Information Systems and Management

Keywords

Dual ladders
Promotability
R&D careers
Technology management

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