§ 4702. Research programs

The Office of Personnel Management shall—

• (1) establish and maintain (and assist in the establishment and maintenance of) research programs to study improved methods and technologies in Federal personnel management;
• (2) evaluate the research programs established under paragraph (1) of this section;
• (3) establish and maintain a program for the collection and public dissemination of information relating to personnel management research and for encouraging and facilitating the exchange of information among interested persons and entities; and
• (4) carry out the preceding functions directly or through agreement or contract.