Wensley, Robin, 1944-. (2009) Putting AIM in context : retrospective and prospective views on UK management research initiatives. Management Decision, Vol.47 (No.9). pp. 1476-1484. ISSN 0025-1747

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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
Date:	2009
Volume:	Vol.47
Number:	No.9
Number of Pages:	9
Page Range:	pp. 1476-1484
Identification Number:	10.1108/00251740910995675
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/16714

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