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For decades there has been an ongoing, at times heated, debate over how relevant to real-world concerns organizational research should be. The contributors to this book deviate from the orthodoxy of traditional positivistic research, arguing that the true test of whether knowledge is useful to practice is not whether it is rigorous but whether it is rigorous and results in improved organizational effectiveness. The contributors were selected for their demonstrated ability to conduct useful research and their distinguished academic careers. Part I features researchers who describe the choices they make and the tactics they employ to ensure that their work advances both theory and practice. In part II, five highly respected researchers reflect on how they were able to have a broad impact on practice and still maintain academic rigor. Part III describes pathways to bring academic knowledge to practice-working with consultancies, executive PhD programs, OD specialists, and professional associations, as well as framing academic concepts in ways that are attention grabbing, memorable, and credible to practitioners. Part IV looks at the prospects for doing useful research in traditional academic settings like business schools and publishing it in peer-reviewed journals. Finally, Part V sums up the themes of the book and the challenges and opportunities facing researchers who aspire to do research that advances both theory and practice.

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Author:   Susan Albers Mohrman ,  Edward Lawler
Publisher:   Berrett-Koehler
Imprint:   Berrett-Koehler
Dimensions:   Width: 16.40cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 24.30cm
Weight:   0.770kg
ISBN:  

9781605096001

ISBN 10:   1605096008
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   04 April 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 Research for Theory and Practice: Framing the Challenge --Susan A. Mohrman and Edward E. Lawler III, Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California Part 1 Exemplars of Useful Research Chapter 2 Crossing Boundaries to Investigate Problems in the Field: An Approach to Useful Research --Amy C. Edmondson, Harvard Business School Chapter 3 Collaborative Organization Design Research at the Center for Effective Organizations --Susan A. Mohrman and Allan M. Mohrman, Jr., Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California Chapter 4 A Ten Year Journey of Cooperation --Lynda Gratton, London School of Business Chapter 5 Commentary: Walking on Three Legs --J. Richard Hackman, Harvard University Part 2 Bodies of Work that have Influenced Theory and Practice Chapter 6 Rigor and Relevance in Organizational Research: Experiences, Reflections, and a Look Ahead --Philip Mirvis, Boston University and Edward E. Lawler, III, Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California Chapter 7 Can Relevance and Rigor Coexist? --C.K. Prahalad, Ross School of Business, The University of Michigan Chapter 8 Making a Difference and Contributing Useful Knowledge: Principals Derived from Life as a Scholar-Practitioner --Michael Beer, Harvard Business School & TruePoint Chapter 9 On Knowing and Doing: A Perspective on the Synergies between Research and Practice --Michael L. Tushman, Harvard Business School Part 3 Pathways: Research to Practice Chapter 10 Academic-Consultant Collaboration: Doing Research Across the Divide --Ruth Wageman, Harvard University & Hay Group Chapter 11 Integrating Theory to Inform Practice: Insights from the Practitioner-Scholar --Ramkrishnan (Ram) V. Tenkasi, College of Business, Benedictine University Chapter 12 Organization Development Scholar Practitioners: Between Scholarship and Practice --Jean M. Bartunek, Department of Organization Studies, Boston College and Edgar H. Schein, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Chapter 13 Professional Associations: Supporting Useful Research --Wayne F. Cascio, University of Colorado, Denver Chapter 14 Sticky Findings: Research Evidence Practitioners find Useful --Denise M. Rousseau, Heinz College and Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University and John W. Boudreau, Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California Chapter 15 Popular and Influential Management Books --George S. Benson, College of Business Administration, University of Texas at Arlington Chapter 16 Commentary: Observations as to Pathways for Doing “Useful Research” --Gary Latham, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto Chapter 17 Practitioner Perspectives: Comments from a Panel Discussion --David Nadler, Ian Ziskin, Ed Lawler, Mike Beer, and Sue Mohrman Part 4 Barriers and Enablers Chapter 18 How Business Schools Shape (Misshape) Management Research --Thomas G. Cummings, University of Southern California Chapter 19 Counterpoint: Now is a Great Time for Conducting Research with Relevance to Practice! --Sara L. Rynes, Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa Chapter 20 On the Verge of Extinction: Some Final Reptilian Thoughts… --James O’Toole, University of Denver Part 5 Putting It All Together Chapter 21 Reflections on Research for Theory and Practice from an Engaged Scholarship Perspective --Andrew H. Van de Ven, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota Chapter 22 What We Have Learned --Susan A. Mohrman and Edward E. Lawler III, Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California Index Acknowledgments About the Center for Effective Organizations About the Editors

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Susan Albers Mohrman is a senior research scientist at the University of Southern California's Center for Effective Organizations in the Marshall School of Business. She directs the organization design program at CEO. Edward E. Lawler III is Distinguished Professor of Business at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business and founder and director of the university's Center for Effective Organizations. BusinessWeek proclaimed him one of the top six gurus in the field of management.

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