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Role of professional autonomy and project commitment in the Korean government–funded R&D projects
[R&D Work Climate and Innovation in Semiconductors]

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  • Seung Chul Baek
  • Duk Hee Lee

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Countries with low technology levels have narrowed the technological gap with developed countries through continuous and strategic R&D (Research and Development) investment. However, inefficient R&D with a low performance is among the chronic problems of these countries. While factors such as budget, manpower, and operational process influence R&D innovation output (IO), the autonomous R&D climate and commitment in projects are also essential. This study analyzes the effects of professional autonomy (PA) and project commitment (PC) on the performance of 1,087 government-funded R&D projects in Korea. Our results indicate that PA improves R&D IO in the research planning stage. Additionally, PC has a negative effect on R&D IO, but there are positive moderating effects between both large firm involvement and project duration and R&D performance. Our study on research autonomy and commitment presents policy implications for improving the efficiency of R&D projects in countries that are transitioning from catching up to leading in R&D.

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  • Seung Chul Baek & Duk Hee Lee, 2022. "Role of professional autonomy and project commitment in the Korean government–funded R&D projects [R&D Work Climate and Innovation in Semiconductors]," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 49(1), pages 1-17.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:scippl:v:49:y:2022:i:1:p:1-17.
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