GALIMBA, Marienne Joy D.

RS299B

Final Examination

“Research and Development most often go together. How is research

connected to development?”

Research and development is a process used to generate new or improved

technology that can give an organization, sector, or country a competitive edge.
The process of technical innovation, in which R&D is the first stage, is difficult and
dangerous even though the benefits might be quite large.
For development to be meaningful, research is essential. Development efforts
would be pointless without research. Depending on the demands that already exist
and the desired outcomes, various types of research may be done. The outcomes
are more accurate and reliable when the research design and execution are more
thorough.
Development is impossible without the pursuit of information, new ideas, and
ways to close gaps that could obstruct social and economic advancement. It is
through this pursuit of information and expertise that policymakers are able to
choose the suitable policies to develop and put into practice for effective
development planning.
Without thorough research, it is likely that appropriate development policies
won't be in place, or if they are, they may not be executed to the benefit of the
appropriate stakeholders. Because the failure of research could impede progress,
research and development are therefore linked.
Research must inform management in order to employ the proper policies for
sustainable development because it is thought of as the methodical process that
enables the formulation of desired answers to given challenges. Unfortunately,
sometimes the strategy used excludes the people who actually carry out numerous
development projects. This is typically brought on by the fact that senior officials
set the agenda for research because they fund it. When this occurs, research
cannot be useful or a source from which management may make informed
decisions on effective program development.
Because it needs various stakeholders, unique ideas, and the right
environment, research in the development field is a difficult reality. Better concepts
will ultimately lead to economic growth and progress. Sustainable development is
impossible without strategies to boost capital productivity. Researching suggestions
for raising output is also necessary.
Research is a process, and if it is to be fruitful, it must be systematic.
Because of this, Thomas et al. (1998) write in their book "finding out quickly" that it
is essential to think of policy as a process and that decisions that may be influenced
by specific investigations are always a part of the ongoing development of policy.
Proper implementation methods and, consequently, sustainable development
are always made possible by policies that follow a process and are founded on
accurate findings. To prevent losing the intended emphasis and prospects, research
must be conducted on time. In this situation, one might define research as being
both time- and place-specific. Thomas, et al. (1998) provide more insight into the
need for research in order to inform development policy and public action.
Investigation should not be done for its own sake but for the sake of informing or
influencing the actions of one´s own or another agency (Thomas, et al.1998: 15).
This makes it very evident that research should be collaborative, with
involvement from all relevant parties on requirements assessment, priority setting,
research planning, and research execution. Because each stakeholder has an
impact on the others, a participative approach is necessary.