Collaborative Management Research as a Modality of Action Research

Canterino, Filomena; Shani, Abraham B.; Coghlan, David; Brunelli, Massimo S.

doi:10.1177/0021886316641509

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“…Collaborative research processes are cyclical, and the outcomes are co-evaluated on multiple iterations through phases of: planning, intervention, taking action, and reflectiveness, which can lead to transformation (Canterino et al, 2016). A collaborative research methodology should contribute to theory building of the supply chain domain (Coughlan and Coghlan, 2002) through high level involvement of both researchers and practitioners (Schein, 2006).…”

Section: A Process For Collaborative Research In Humanitarian Supply mentioning

confidence: 99%

Using collaborative research methodologies in humanitarian supply chains

Sabri

Zarei²,

Harland

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop an existing collaborative research methodology process (Sabri, 2018), contextualise it for application in humanitarian supply chains and test it empirically. Design/methodology/approach Building on collaborative research methodology and humanitarian supply chain literature, the Sabri’s (2018) collaborative research methodology process is further developed to comprise eight phases of collaborative research contextualised for the humanitarian supply chain domain. The process is applied in a collaborative research case of academia–practitioner knowledge co-creation in a humanitarian supply chain setting, focussing on environmental sustainability improvement. The collaborative case analysis suggests a number of refinements to the elements of the process. This study undertook two cycles of academia–practitioner collaborative research. Findings In testing the process, a noticeable improvement in the collaboration among different humanitarian stakeholders was observed, leading to improved stakeholder management. The implementation improved the sustainability awareness and social inclusion of the affected population. Rurality, remoteness, security issues and resistance of field staff against change were among the main challenges for supply chain researchers to engage in collaborative research in the humanitarian domain. Originality/value The paper addresses the rigour‒relevance‒reflectiveness debate in the humanitarian supply chain domain. A collaborative research methodology process derived from action research is further developed using humanitarian literature, and then it is applied in a humanitarian logistics case focussed on environmental sustainability. The present collaborative research process facilitates engaged scholarship among the humanitarian stakeholders, as the researchers’ roles move from observatory to participatory knowledge broker.

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Section: A Process For Collaborative Research In Humanitarian Supply mentioning

confidence: 99%

Using collaborative research methodologies in humanitarian supply chains

Sabri

Zarei²,

Harland

2019

JHLSCM

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“…Compared to other case-base methods, the governance stage introduces entirely new imperatives for the action researcher (i.e., building trust and promoting ethical behaviours), who becomes an essential relationship catalyst. Action research literature has debated drivers that may push partner organisations to join an action research project: get deeper insights on a new phenomenon from a third independent perspective; sharing knowledge with academia; sharing costs and risks related to the project outcomes (Canterino et al, 2016;Cirella et al, 2012;Mirvis, 2008;Eden and Huxham, 2006;Starkey and Madan, 2001;Wenger and Snyder, 2000;March 1991). But we can add another important function of action research, which is the improvement of the buyer-supplier relationship quality (thanks to building trust and ethical behaviour) and consequently relationship performance.…”

Section: Action Research Compared To Other Case-based Methodsmentioning

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The action research cycle reloaded: Conducting action research across buyer-supplier relationships

Maestrini

Luzzini

Shani

et al. 2016

Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management

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a b s t r a c tBuyer-supplier relationships in purchasing and supply chain management practice are instrumental and often "messy". Indeed, the buyer and the supplier generally interact while pursuing their own interest, which are often subject to change over time. The action research method can help address the complexity of buyer-supplier relationships, generating important theoretical insights and relevant managerial implications. First, action research helps the researcher to better understand the problem by integrating diverse perspectives. Second, it allows the researcher to influence the buyer-supplier relationship directly, providing mutually beneficial solutions. This study proposes action research as a suitable interactive method that could complement other methodologies in the field of purchasing and supply chain management, as well as in other fields. An expanded action research framework -the "action research cycle reloaded" -is proposed and the role of the action researcher in the buyer-supplier context is discussed. The framework is applied to study the design and implementation of a supplier performance measurement system in the banking industry.

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“…Some of the business disciplines' journal outlets have devoted special issues to action research such as the European Journal of Marketing, Human Resource Management and the Journal of Information Systems. Other function/disciplines included e-commerce (Daniel & Wilson, 2004), marketing (Ballantyne, 2004), finance (Waddell, 2012), human resource management (Lindgren, Henfridsson, & Schultze, 2004), information systems (Avital, 2005), research and development/R&D (Hildrum, Finsrud, & Klethagen, 2009), lean management (Wyton & Payne, 2014), operations management (Rytter, Boer, & Koch, 2007), supply chain management (Coghlan & Coughlan, 2015), and mergers/acquisitions (Canterino, Shani, Coghlan, & Bruneli, 2016).…”

Section: Action Research In the Context Of Business And Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some of the action research studies were conducted within a specific modality such as action learning (Coghlan and Coughlan, 2015;Ystrom, Ollila, Agogue, & Coghlan, 2019), action science (Beer, 2011), appreciative inquiry (Avital, 2005), clinical inquiry (Stebbins & Shani, 2009), collaborative management research (Canterino et al, 2016), intervention research (Raedelli et al, 2014), and learning history (Roth & Kleiner, 2000).…”

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Action research in business and management: A reflective review

Shani

Coghlan

2019

Action Research

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In the context of business and management, action research operates in the realm of strategies, practical tasks, and structured hierarchical organizational systems in diverse industries and across multiple business functions and disciplines. This article reflects on action research in generating actionable knowledge in this particular domain and shares the authors' perspective on future developments. The reflection explores a small number of action research studies undertaken across multiple fields and disciplines in business and management and advances distinct common denominators that can guide further research and action and aid future reflection. Through the mode of interiority, readers are invited to engage in a similar reflection on their assumptions, questions, and insights in coming to judgement about the state of the field and its future.

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Collaborative Management Research as a Modality of Action Research

Cited by 27 publications

References 29 publications

Using collaborative research methodologies in humanitarian supply chains

Using collaborative research methodologies in humanitarian supply chains

The action research cycle reloaded: Conducting action research across buyer-supplier relationships

Action research in business and management: A reflective review

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