The 5I Formula for Successful Staffing of Scientific and Research Organizations

Zehner William Bradley () and Zehner Jacquelyn Anne ()
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Zehner William Bradley: The IC2 Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, USA
Zehner Jacquelyn Anne: Facebook, Austin, Texas, USA

Marketing of Scientific and Research Organizations, 2018, vol. 30, issue 4, 19-34

Abstract: Scientists and engineers create the scientific and technological knowledge to generate societal and individual wealth and related economic growth. The article explores wealth creation, worldwide research and development (R&D) expenditures, US R&D expenditures by business, government, and academic organizations and economic sectors, and profiles the US science and technology workforce including recruiting and compensation costs. The process of recruiting scientists and engineers is profiled. Many technology based companies are currently using artificial intelligence algorithms to assess applicants’ technology knowledge and select the optimal job candidate. Are there non-technical personality traits which are equally important in recruiting scientists’ and engineers performance? What non-technical personality traits should a research and scientific organization assess to decide among position candidates? Five non-technical character traits to evaluate candidates in hiring decisions are intelligence, imagination, initiative, interpersonal skills, and integrity are explored. Specific questions to ask candidates are suggested to investigate each trait.

Keywords: engineers; intelligence; imagination; initiative; interpersonal skills; integrity; research and development; science; staff; stem; technology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.14611/minib.30.12.2018.11

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