Doing Research that is Useful to Practice a Model and Empirical Exploration

Drawing from literature on knowledge transfer and cognition, a theoretical model for conducting research that is useful to practitioners is developed. The potential of this model is explored by examining the usefulness of a research project involving 10 companies. Perceived usefulness is related to...

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Published in:Academy of Management journal 2001-04, Vol.44 (2), p.357-375
Main Authors: Mohrman, Susan Albers, Gibson, Cristina B., Mohrman, Allan M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognition & reasoning
Collaboration
Design
Empirical tests
Hypotheses
Knowledge
Management science
Organization theory
Practice
Research methodology
Research methods
Researchers
Science
Studies
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Summary:Drawing from literature on knowledge transfer and cognition, a theoretical model for conducting research that is useful to practitioners is developed. The potential of this model is explored by examining the usefulness of a research project involving 10 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. Implications for organizational science are discussed.
ISSN:0001-4273
1948-0989
DOI:10.5465/3069461