%0 Journal Article
%T Operational-Efficiency Improvement of Public R and D Management Agencies in South Korea
%A Byung Yong Hwang
%A Dae-cheol Kim
%A Eun Song Bae
%A Heung Deug Hong
%J -
%D 2019
%R https://doi.org/10.3390/joitmc5010013
%X Abstract Public R and D management agencies have been taking on key roles in the national R and D ecosystem. The purpose of this study is to suggest ways to improve the operational efficiency of public R and D management agencies based on analysis of their current status. We approached this study from a life-cycle perspective as it applies to the plan-management evaluation of R and D. Data-collection sources included documents, surveys, and interviews with staff members in agencies responsible for national R and D management. Based on the analysis results, we present suggestions for improvement in three areas: (a) unification of R and D planning and evaluation of individual ministries; (b) establishment of a panministerial management system for public R and D management agencies; (c) improvement and development of public R and D agencies¡¯ expertise and management services. Finally, we discuss possible improvements and the limits of this study. View Full-Tex
%K national innovation system
%K public R and D management agency
%K life-cycle perspective
%K R and D performance
%U https://www.mdpi.com/2199-8531/5/1/13