Discuss the kind of organization (bureaucratic versus organic) that is likely to be the most desirable in many R&D labs.

Define the gatekeeper in R&D labs. What are the functions associated with gatekeeping? How can these functions be performed best?

What is organizational culture? How can one develop an effective organizational culture for an R&D lab?

Discuss participation in decision making in R&D labs. What are the limits (too much; too little)?

Develop case studies in your organization in which you consider issues related to:

• Staffing

• Communication networks

• Not-Invented-Here syndrome

• Creative tensions