10.6. GOALS OF ENGINEERS VERSUS SCIENTISTS
Most technology-based research and development organizations are staffed by engineers and scientists. In developing performance appraisal systems, differences in the goals and aspirations of engineers and scientists need to be recognized.
In general, influence in an engineering-oriented organization is largely a function of position on the management ladder, while in a science-oriented organization, it is based on the scientist's reputation in the external scientific community. Terms such as "local" and "cosmopolitan" have been used to differentiate between an engineer and a scientist. "Locals," or engineers, are more interested in working on technology that is applicable to the business aims of the ...
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