Doing research that is useful to practice: A model and empirical exploration

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Mohrman, SA; Gibson, CB; Mohrman, AM Jr
• 署名单位: University of Southern California
• 刊物名称: ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0001-4273
• DOI: 10.5465/3069461
• 发表日期: 2001
• 页码: 357-375
• 关键词: COMMUNITIES

摘要

Drawing from literature on knowledge transfer and cognition, we develop a theoretical model for conducting research that is useful to practitioners. We explore the potential of tl;is model by examining the usefulness of a research project involving ten companies. Perceived usefulness is related to the extent that members' organization self-design activities are informed by research results and to the existence of forums where researchers and practitioners jointly interpret results. We discuss implications for organizational science.