TY - JOUR
T1 - A foresight methodology for exploring prior R & D topics in software field
T2 - Calculation and resolution of conflicts
AU - Kobayashi, Shin Ichi
AU - Kumeno, Fumihiro
AU - Shirai, Yasuyuki
AU - Inujima, Hiroshi
PY - 2010/4
Y1 - 2010/4
N2 - To reinforce the research development power, it is necessary to clarify the methodology of formulating the R&D strategies. This paper focuses on the methodology of setting the themes for R&D. We propose the NeXT model, which consists of two stages: foresight of the priority areas based on the conflicts between near-future trends and verifying the priority areas. We show a method for calculating a Degree of Conflict using FURPS+ model. The NeXT model comes in compliance with the characteristics of the current society in which the link between technology and society is stronger than ever before.
AB - To reinforce the research development power, it is necessary to clarify the methodology of formulating the R&D strategies. This paper focuses on the methodology of setting the themes for R&D. We propose the NeXT model, which consists of two stages: foresight of the priority areas based on the conflicts between near-future trends and verifying the priority areas. We show a method for calculating a Degree of Conflict using FURPS+ model. The NeXT model comes in compliance with the characteristics of the current society in which the link between technology and society is stronger than ever before.
KW - FURPS+ model
KW - R&D strategy
KW - Software
KW - Technology foresight
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U2 - 10.1504/IJFIP.2010.032668
DO - 10.1504/IJFIP.2010.032668
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:77953966807
SN - 1740-2816
VL - 6
SP - 88
EP - 113
JO - International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy
JF - International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy
IS - 1-3
ER -