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Putting AIM in context : retrospective and prospective views on UK management research initiatives

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Wensley, Robin (2009) Putting AIM in context : retrospective and prospective views on UK management research initiatives. Management Decision, Vol.47 (No.9). pp. 1476-1484. doi:10.1108/00251740910995675

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00251740910995675

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Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to critically review the relationship between management research and practice particularly in the UK.

Design/methodology/approach - The paper takes the form of an historical survey of initiatives and different conceptual approaches.

Findings - The paper reveals a central focus On the role of management consultants in mediating between management practice and management knowledge,

Research limitations/implications - The paper is a partial and limited analysis of a complex process: more work is needed to untangle the various institutional roles and conceptual frameworks.

Practical implications - Re-framing the relationship between management research and practice to consider a greater emphasis on practice engaged scholarship and the two way process of knowledge translation.

Originality/value - The paper encourages a new perspective amongst policy makers, researchers and management consultants.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Management -- Great Britain -- Research, Management -- Great Britain -- Methodology, Business consultants
Journal or Publication Title: Management Decision
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN: 0025-1747
Official Date: 2009
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Volume: Vol.47
Number: No.9
Number of Pages: 9
Page Range: pp. 1476-1484
DOI: 10.1108/00251740910995675
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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