PROPOSED REMUNERATION TO POLISH SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTES FOR COMMIONED RESEARCH PROJECTS

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• Publication Date: June 20, 1951
• Content Type: REPORT

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY REPORT
INFORMATION FROM
FOREIGN DOCUMENTS OR RADIO BROADCASTS CD NO.
CO VIDENTrM-.
DATE OF
INFORMATION 1950
SUBJECT
Scientific, Sociological - Encouragement of
HOW
research
DATE DIST. 09-0 Jun 1951
PUBLISHED
Monthly periodical
WHERE
PUBLISHED
Warsaw
NO. OF PAGES
4
DATE
PUBLISHED
Nov/Dec 1950
SUPPLEMENT TO
REPORT NO.
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFPECT:NG THE NATIONAL DEFENSE
OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF ESPIONAGE ACT ID
U. I. C.. SI ANO RE. AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION
OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PRO'
HISITED RT LAW. REPRODUCTION OS THIS FORM IS PROHIBITED.
Inasmuch as the work schedule of scientific workers in institutions of higher
learning calls for 30 hours of work per week at the institution, it is clearly im-
plied that the scientific worker shall devote his remaining time to teaching or
research. Socialized economic institutions must exploit the research capabilities
of employees in scientific institutes. Unfortunately, rules covering contracts
for research projects render agreements difficult.
The principle of defining in advance the time for the completion of a.study
is feasible in a contract, covering a standard technical project or a work of com-
pilation, but is dii!1.ult in connection with new projects demanding creative
ability, and is absolutely impossible In experimental scientific and research
studies, as in -hemistry and .agriculture: where positive results of experiments
and the time of obtaining these results cannot be foresees.
In line with Engineer F'lipkovcki1e plan, the introduction of the following
principles are proposed for the cemmtssic*_ting of projects by economic institu-
tions to employees of scientific instltutes.
The projects fall into two categories: (1) those not requiring any original
experimental researcha (2) those requiring such research. Within each of these
groups, a distinction is made between work performed Independently outside the in-
stitute and work performed at the institute?s laboratory. The distinction is nec-
essary because of the various criteria used in establishing conditions for cooper-
ation and in calculating the remuneration.
Independent projects may be accepted only after approval of a superior offi-
viewpoint, it makes no difference to the workers, but it makes impossible the ex-
THIS IS UNEVALUATED INFORMATION
Ekonomika 1 OrcganizaclaPracy; Vol 1, No 11/12., 1950.
PROPOSED REMUNERATION TO POLISH SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTES
FOR COMMISSIONED RESWC-H PROJECTS
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This principle is in accordance with the generally accepted customs and
traditions of scientific laboratories. For example, an employee of the ZTN
(Zaklad Technologii Nieorganicznej, Enterprise for Inorganic Technology) may,
if competent, undertake calculations on distillation installations for alcohol
without the mediation of the ZTh in which he is employed, but only through the
ZTN can he accept a commissioned study for calculations on a furnace for burn-
ing cement.
If the commissioned study belongs within the scope of the institute in
which the researcher is employed; the project may be accepted by the scienti-
fic laboratory.' The contract must mention that the commissioned study is out-
side the worker?s regular duties, but, the quality of the study is guaranteed
by the scientific laboratory.
Since study projects guaranteed by a scientific labo*atory are, on the whole,
of a higher quality than individual projects, the contract should also provide
remuneration for the manager of the laboratory, who makes corrections in the
study and is also responsible for the quality of the project.
A contract covering a commissioned study not requiring original research,
such as a technical project, compilation, or chocking, may and should include
the definite time needed for completing the study and a target date. Penalties
for delays should be covered in the contract. This is in accordance with the
present practice, but it it applied only in studies of a technical nature or
those which involve compilation only. Premiums covered by the rates schedule
would apply only to studies which are completed exceptionally quickly or for
the introduction of real Improvements by an employee.
All possible elements of a compilatory nature should be eliminated from a
contract on studies requiring original experimental research. This includes
background research which is usually the starting point for the researcher.
This part of the study should be discussed in accordance with the foregoing
procedure.
Original research.should not be burdened with time-limit stipulations.
However, short monthly progress reports should be given to the originator of
the project.
To eliminate an atmosphere of tenseness, the time and the target date for
experimental studies cf the highest scientific level should not be strict, The
pay policy, given below, would be the stimulus for accelerating the course of
the work and for getting concrete results.
On commissioned studies, the remuneration consists of three types. (1) ac-
cording to time consumed by the employe`, (2) according to orginality of the
idea, and (3) premium,, if any. Remuneration based on the table below, for time
consumed, is specified in the contract. Remuneration for the originality of the
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The proposed pay table shown here is based mainly on Engineer Filipkowski?s
plan. The difference lies in the recommendation for a premium on a percentage
basis rather than a set amount. The. object, on prolonged research, is to preclude
submitting unfinished and fxagmertary results as final ones.
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Table of Points
?revel of Study
Remuneration by Scientific v Technical Other
For originality
of idea
Extra premium in
proportion to the
remuneration for
time consumed up to 100% up to 50% up to 30%
For a study not exceeding ten points, the terms of the agreement and the
acceptance and evaluation of the study may be made by an authorized representa-?
tive of the originator of the project, without the participation of a commission.
A protocol from a commission is required to conclude. a contract for a study
exceeding ten points. It is suggested that payment of 75 percent of the remun
eration for time consumed be made on the approval of an authorized representative
of the project initiator when the work is delivered; or in experimental research,
upon receipt of the monthly report. The balance should be paid after the commis-
sion receives the completed study, or that part of the study which is complete in
itself, after determination of the remaining elements of remuneration.
This principle would be something new compared to the present procedure.
Checking of the work by the study initiators experts often delays transmittal
to the commission, and this discourages a scientific worker from undertaking a
commissioned study on which payment might be greatly delayed. This is particu-
larly important on prolonged studies on a high scientific level. According to
the proposal, the worker would be paid each month on the basis of short monthly
progress reports.
It is suggested that the: commissioned study be divided into parts, each
complete in itself, with credit given separately on each part. The contract
could provide for witholding up to 10 percent of the total remuneration for the
integration of the work as a wholes For this final integration, a separate
period may be provided until the study is completed. The purpose of dividing
long-term studies into separate parts is to encourage the researcher to set
forth resrlts in a concrete form.
On independent studies not requiring the use of the scientific institute's
laboratory nor miev..nteed by the scientific institute. the remuneration should
cover costs of materials. For this reason, 20 percent of the remuneration is tax
exempt in accordance with the rules of the treasury. This is in accordance with
the present procedures but is applicable only to independent studies.
For research at the scientific institute?s laboratory and backed by the in-
stitute, the remuneration is reduced by 20 percent, which amount is turned over
to the scientific institute to cover the costs connected with the studies.. In
such a case,'the employee is not burdened with costs and his income tax is fig-
ured on his total remuneration. This is a modification of a former practice
which was adapted to conditions at the scientific laboratory.
In case the 20 percent deducted from the remuneration is not sufficient to
.cover the institute's costs, the project initiator pays an additional lump sum
to the institute. It is proposed that, if necessary, the sciertific institute
engage additional help at the expensa of the project initiator.
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This proposal is new, since it suggests a basis for reimbursing the scien-
tific laboratory for actual costs, if they exceed 20 percent of the remuneration.
The present rules provide that such costs be borne by the scientific laboratory or
by the employee without reimbursement, or that the project initiator replace the
materials used. This generally leads to minute calculations and involved corre-
spondence, and paces a needless burden on the researcher to account for material
used. This recommendation for the reimbursement for costs is consistent with
the sliding scale now in use to reimburse laboratories for analyses and appraisals:
20 percent for appraisal; 40 percent, sometimes more, for an appraisal involving
laboratory tests. The remaining 60-80 percent is for the employees working on
the study on their own time, and of this amount, up to 20 percent is paid to the
manager responsible for the study.
To summarize, it is proposed that-
1. A legal basis be created fcr commissioned research projects contracted
through scientific laboratories in institutions of higher learning that will
guarantee the quality of the scientific study without being obligated to carry
long-term costs and risk.
2. A legal basis be created for concluding contracts on commissioned ori-
ginal research studies on the highest scientific level, which will not be burdened
with strict time limits.
3. A legal basis be created for prorated payment on prolonged research
studies.
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