Application of Theory of Change in R&D Project Full Cycle Management
Chen Guang1,2,3,Xing Huaibin2
1.Institute for the History of Natural Sciences,Beijing 100190,China; 2.National Center for Science& Technology Evaluation,Beijing 100081,China; 3.University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100049,China
Abstract：Theory of change is a popular result-oriented project management tool which is widely used among the developed countries and regions as well as international organizations.It can be applied effectively in R&D project planning,implementation,monitoring& evaluation,and adjustment.Hence a model of R&D project full cycle management could be established based on it.A good theory of change should meet three standards:plausibility,operability,testability.When theory of change is used in R&D project management,attentions also should be paid to three aspects:causal effect,balance of description and reasonableness
陈光,邢怀滨. 基于变革理论的科研项目全周期管理研究[J]. 中国科技论坛, 2017(3): 12-18.
Chen Guang,Xing Huaibin. Application of Theory of Change in R&D Project Full Cycle Management. , 2017(3): 12-18.
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