Abstract

AbstractA survey has been made of 12 U.S. and 5 U.K. companies in order to establish if there are any favored organizational structures in terms of pilot plant and related operations, production trouble shooting, clinical supplies manufacture and general engineering support services. Broad patterns of behavior become apparent in terms of the manner in which companies organize themselves to perform these functions. Communication, background and training of personnel and well-drawn lines of responsibility emerge as important factors in the efficient operation of the organizations surveyed.This survey was undertaken in order to establish if there are any favored organizational structures in terms of pilot plant and related operations, production trouble shooting, clinical supplies manufacture, and general engineering support services. Senior Research and Development and Manufacturing personnel in 12 U.S. and 5 U.K. companies were contacted individually and asked to participate. The confidentiality of the sur...

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