2.7. COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
Considerable knowledge relevant to R&D activities is not always found in books. Many ongoing R&D activities are not documented in literature for some time. Generally, the written material is static and is a limiting medium for communication, while personal contacts allow one to exchange ideas, analyze data more quickly, and obtain information that is more relevant to the research project concerned.
Because of the complexity of technological problems and the importance of analyzing and synthesizing relevant technical information, verbal communication plays an important role in modern-day R&D activities. Research has consistently demonstrated a linkage between high-performing individuals and projects and an extensive ...
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