Preliminary findings of an investigation into interactions between commercial and scientific occupational cultures in hybrid research organisations

Kathryn J. Hayes, Anneke Fitzgerald

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[This paper reports on the exploratory phase of a qualitative research project that investigates interactions between industry and academic personnel engaged in bringing an innovative product or service to market. This research takes a ‘nexus’ view of organisational culture by investigating the linkages between and within organisational subcultures. Semi-structured interviews centred around experiences of distinctive occupational norms for scientists, engineers and managers, and their perceived potential to facilitate or obstruct the commercialisation process. We confirmed the existence and explicit manifestations of occupational subcultures at work in hybrid research organisations. Some cultural boundaries appear to be based upon educational attainment, motivation tendencies towards moneymaking or knowledge production, and attitudes towards priorities and timeframes. In addition, the interviewees confirmed that these occupational boundary constructs can impact the outcomes of commercialisation.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th International CINet Conference
    PublisherContinuous Innovation Network
    Number of pages12
    ISBN (Print)9077360050
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    EventInternational CINet Conference -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2008 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational CINet Conference
    Period1/01/08 → …

    Keywords

    • academic-industrial collaboration
    • research
    • commercialization
    • corporate culture

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