Management of multi-method engineering design research: a case study

Green, G., Kennedy, P. and McGown, A. (2002) Management of multi-method engineering design research: a case study. Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, 19(2), pp. 131-140. (doi: 10.1016/S0923-4748(02)00006-1)

Abstract

There is a need for a research management methodology that will utilise research methods on an individual basis and when combined in a multi-method approach. An agreed methodology would enable rapid progress in achieving agreement on the main issues within engineering design research. Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a conceptual management methodology, testing it on three engineering design research projects. This paper describes the methodology and presents results indicating its ability to enable rigorous triangulation of research results obtained via different methods and across different research projects forming the basis of an effective management tool.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: Final version as accepted by the Journal of Engineering and Technology Management supplied by the author
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Green, Dr Graham
• Authors: Green, G., Kennedy, P., and McGown, A.
• Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• Journal Name: Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• ISSN: 0923-4748
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2002 Elsevier Science B.V.
• First Published: First published in the Journal of Engineering and Technology Management 19(2):131-140
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.