CASE STUDY Nitin Nohria et al. HBR

Project instructions:
Please submit an extended analysis of this case by Nitin Nohria et al. HBR JulAug 2005 (I will attached the case study here shortly along w/ a case sample and the rubric).

1) Review the strategic issues presented in the case.

2) Discuss the key issues management needs to consider in deciding whether to support an in-house R&D function or outsource all Research & Development.

3) Discuss the implications of outsourcing R&D for middle managers.