N7

Research and development (R&D)

ON Casella Waste Systems, Inc (CWST) Audit:

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1. What are the corporation's current R&D objectives, strategies, policies, and programs? Are they clearly stated, or merely implied from performance or budgets?

2. Are they consistent with the corporation's mission, objectives, strategies, policies, and with internal and external environments?

3. What is the role of technology in corporate performance?

4. Is the mix of basic, applied, and engineering research appropriate, given the corporate mission and strategies?

5. Does R&D provide the company with a competitive advantage?