A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERIAL JOBS ACROSS TWO SECTORS
用明茨伯格管理框架比较了研发经理与其他领域经理的工作，发现两者对角色、工作特征和所需技能的看法相似，对管理培训、晋升和选拔有启示。
ABSTRACT The present study employs Mintzberg's framework of managerial work to compare Research and Development managers to managers in other career fields. Comparisons were made using data gathered from both the public and private sectors. A total of 448 managers responded to a survey assessing: (1) the importance of Mintzberg's roles for successful job performance; (2) the degree to which Mintzberg's managerial work descriptions characterize the manager's job; and (3) the importance of several skills areas for managerial success. The data indicated that R and D managers and managers in other career fields view their roles, work characteristics and required skills in a similar manner. While several differences were found between the two categories of managers, results from both sectors imply that R and D managers do not view their jobs much differently than non‐R and D managers. Implications for management training, promotion and selection are discussed.