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(a) To ensure that all research and development activities are in accordance
with the defined and authorised strategic objectives of the organisation;
(b) To ensure that all R & D projects are fully assessed in respect of (inter
alia) technical implications, product potential, equipment and tooling costs,
timescale, research costs, production costs, selling price, etc.;
(c) To ensure that project appraisals are effectively conducted in order to
assure management as to the value and justification of the project under review;
(d) To provide (where justified) a formal, documented, and authorised project
appraisal procedure and ensure compliance;
(e) To recommend to management those projects which should be
implemented and to obtain management authorisation to proceed;
(f) To ensure that the appraisal process identifies and accurately costs the R
& D resources required to fulfill the project;
(g) To ensure that the key project stages and deliverables are identified and
monitored for achievement;
(h) To ensure that key responsibilities are defined and allocated;
(i) To ensure that an appropriate project management framework is defined
and established;
(j) To ensure that budgets are established and monitored against actual
expenditure and efforts;
(k) To ensure that the progress of the research and development project is
adequately monitored and that shortcomings, variations, etc. are promptly
identified and dealt with;
(l) To ensure that all the key stages and project objectives are met on time
and within budget;
(m) To ensure that management is provided with adequate, timely and
accurate information on project progress, costs, etc.; and
(n) To ensure that all the relevant legal and regulatory requirements are
identified, monitored, and fulfilled.
1 Key Issues
2 Detailed Issues
2.1 Are all R & D project costs subject to effective accounting and budgetary
control (and would significant variations be promptly brought to management's
attention)?
2.2 Are all the management information requirements identified and addressed
(and how can the accuracy and reliability of such data be assured)?
2.3 Is overall responsibility for managing and coordinating the project
allocated, and is the nominated individual charged with the appropriate authority
to achieve the defined objectives?
2.4 Has a formal, documented and appropriate Project Management
Framework been established to progress and monitor the project?
2.5 Have steps been taken to consult with and coordinate the action of all the
affected functions so that the project objectives and timescales are satisfactorily
achieved?
2.6 Are all costs outwith the authorised budgets subject to prior justification
and special authority?
2.7 What measures ensure that all the relevant legal and regulatory
requirements are identified and appropriately addressed?
2.8 How is accuracy of data input from other systems (i.e. corporate planning
or industry regulation) confirmed?
2.9 How is accuracy of data output to other systems (i.e. budgetary control)
confirmed?