Performance-oriented Resource Allocation as Means to Promote Research

The article discusses the question of whether there is an effective interdependence between a performance-oriented resource allocation and the concept of a strategic research promotion. Starting with a theoretical discussion of the two concepts their empirical interaction is analyzed on the basis of two case studies from Germany. It is shown that the performance-oriented resource allocation contributes considerably to a research promotion by setting incentives. Both case studies illustrate that the introduction of a performance-oriented resource allocation has already led to a behavioral change of actors. However it is limited by its own logic. Therefore the use of discretionary resource allocation is decisive for a targeted strategic research promotion.

10.04.2008 | Matthias Kreysing (Göttingen)