Abstract
In the last few years, universities have been
changing from traditional teaching universities into research
ones to accommodate the rapid advances in knowledge and
technology. Research and knowledge cannot be left without
some form of management to direct the performance and
outcome of researchers. Identifying the factors that influence
research output and then finding ways to manage these
factors through the use of support systems and managerial
approaches can lead to an increase in research outputs.
According to staff members surveyed, the factors that have
the most impact on research are working with top-quality
colleagues and linking some form of monetary or nonmonetary
rewards with doing research. Staff members also
indicated that having free time during working hours to do
research would be beneficial, along with knowing how
resources are allocated and attending time management
workshops.