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Area of Science:

  • Scientific Management
  • Research Policy

Background:

  • Debates on 'goal-directed' versus 'basic' scientific research funding are ongoing.
  • The operational mechanisms of publicly funded science require examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the implications of value judgments on scientific research.
  • To propose improvements for the management of the scientific enterprise.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of research funding paradigms.
  • Evaluation of management structures in publicly funded science.

Main Results:

  • Value judgments on research types can obscure fundamental operational questions.
  • Inefficiencies in the scientific enterprise may stem from management practices.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management is crucial for optimizing the scientific enterprise.
  • Addressing management issues is a prerequisite for productive scientific endeavors.