Research and development project assessment and social impact

Fernández, Ana; Cunha, Jorge; Ferreira, Paula; Araújo, Madalena; Goméz, Enrique Ares

doi:10.1590/0103-6513.110212

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Articles • Prod. 25 (4) • Oct-Dec 2015 • https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-6513.110212 copy

Research and development project assessment and social impact

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Abstract

Nowadays, organisations increasingly need to adapt to the fast evolution of markets and societies in our globalised world in order to be competitive. Therefore, it is essential to take the right decisions when it comes to invest in research and development (R&D) projects. However, an issue that has not been given much attention is how to measure the social impact (or return) of R&D projects. In this exploratory study, the findings of an analysis of how R&D projects are assessed and selected, including this social perspective, are presented. The methodology which has been used in this research includes both interviews and analysis of the data obtained through them. The major finding is that in the current situation the social impact is not taken into account, but is growing the awareness of this perspective among different types of organizations dealing with R&D activities.

Keywords
R&D projects; Social impact; Survey analysis

Criteria	Firm 1	Firm 2	Firm 3	Average value
36. Contribution to solving social problems (unemployment)	5	5	5	5.00
39. Consolidation / maintenance of existing employment	5	5	5	5.00
12. Adequacy of HR and materials to the work plan	5	5	4	4.67
27. Increased economic and job satisfaction of employees	5	5	4	4.67
32. Increased wage level	5	5	4	4.67
35. Contribution to solving social problems (quality of life for disabled people)	5	5	4	4.67
38. Corporate Social Responsibility	5	5	4	4.67
2. Scientific and technical level	5	4	4	4.33
42. Applicability and transferability of R?αμπ;D results	5	4	4	4.33
21. Contribution to improving the environment	5	4	4	4.33

Criteria	Actual score	Ideal score
43. Impact on business location	1	2
21. Contribution to improving the environment	1	2
11. Staff Promotion	1	2
41. Multiplier effect of the investment	1	4
22. Creation of value added and employment with the implementation of the R?αμπ;D project	1	2
23. Value and employment creation with the implementation of the outcomes of the project	1	5
24. Execution of the project in areas with structural economic problems	1	3
25. Quality of employment generated (improving work conditions) in performing R?αμπ;D activities	1	3
26. Quality of employment generated (improving work conditions) in the external entities of those conducting R?αμπ;D	1	4
27. Increased economic and job satisfaction of employees	1	3
28. Employment of university students in R?αμπ;D activities	1	3
36. Contribution to solving social problems (unemployment)	1	4
37. Impact on political and social activities	1	2
45. Impact on the development of new businesses	1	2
38. Corporate Social Responsibility	1	1
39. Consolidation / maintenance of existing employment	1	2

Criteria	Value
3. Originality of the scientific project in relation to the degree of previous knowledge	44
1. New products / services to meet unmet needs	42
42. Applicability and transferability of R?αμπ;D results	41
39. Consolidation / maintenance of existing employment	40
2. Scientific and technical level	38
21. Contribution to improving the environment	37
15. Feasibility and appropriateness of methodology	36
23. Value and employment creation with the implementation of the outcomes of the project	36
41. Multiplier effect of the investment	35
25. Quality of employment generated (improving work conditions) in performing R?αμπ;D activities	35
4. Clarity, accuracy and critical factors of the objectives	35

Criteria	Value
14. Number of Ph.D.	22
37. Impact on political and social activities	23
32. Increased wage level	25
18. Use of Galician language in the activities for which funding is requested	25
10. Adequacy of the size and composition of the research team	26
16. Degree of dedication to the project	27
20. Involvement of entities belonging to different stages of the value chain	27
40. Contribution to solving social problems (immigration)	27
6. Consistency of project objectives with the science and technology policy	28
15. Incorporation of new Ph.D. (<6 years' experience)	28

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