Wensley, Robin (2011) Getting too close to the fire : the challenge of engaging stories and saving lives. British Journal of Management, Vol.22 (No.3). pp. 370-381. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8551.2011.00767.x ISSN 1045-3172.

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Abstract

There is a long and troubled history in the relationship between management research and management practice. Much is often made of the negative impact in terms of management practice of the two so-called foundation reports both published in 1959 in the USA. A re-reading of these, however, suggests that the bigger issue is the conflation of analytical approaches with superior management performance. This remains a basis for researchers and practitioners to engage, but such engagement also requires a sense of critical distance and distinct identities between the two groups, which recognizes the differing nature of practice knowledge alongside research-based knowledge.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	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 -- Research, Management
Journal or Publication Title:	British Journal of Management
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	1045-3172
Official Date:	2011
Dates:	Date Event 2011 Published
Volume:	Vol.22
Number:	No.3
Page Range:	pp. 370-381
DOI:	10.1111/j.1467-8551.2011.00767.x
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder:	Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Grant number:	RES-331-34- 3004-01 (ESRC)

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