Considerations on research efficiency and knowledge transfer in environmentally-based research groups
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Author(s)
Hernandez, Omar R
Advisor(s)
David R. Wallace.
Date Issued
2008
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
A literature survey of how research groups and communities go about sharing ideas and transfer knowledge was performed. Previous studies were explored and used to ascertain how research groups spend their time. Collaborative efforts were also taken into consideration, and a correlation is made between research efficiency and collaboration. Based on the literature, the author found several studies supporting a positive relationship between collaboration and research efficiency. Furthermore, it was also suggested that, although quantifying performance and efficiency is challenging, research efficiency can be measured through a few quantifiable and dynamic metrics. In order to accurately and definitively test how efficiently research groups conduct research and knowledge transfer is made, a larger and more complete study is needed.
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Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2008.
Includes bibliographical references (leaf 25).
Subjects
Mechanical Engineering.
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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