RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SELECTION: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE TRENDS AND METHODS

Turkmen G. F., Topcu Y. İ.

SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, cilt.32, sa.4, ss.28-43, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 32 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.7166/32-4-2452
  • Dergi Adı: SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Compendex, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.28-43
  • İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive literature review of the research and development (R&D) project selection problem since 1977, using the PRISMA method. This study aims (i) to support researchers and practitioners to understand selection methodologies, decision-maker types, and perspectives; (ii) to guide them in choosing the most suitable project selection method; and (iii) to clarify a common confusion by proposing a more precise definition of 'R&D project selection' and 'R&D portfolio selection'. The study also highlights several areas for improvement and the future of project selection techniques for further studies.