From Blue Sky Research to Problem Solving: A Philosophy of Science Theory of New Knowledge Production

Kilduff, Martín; Mehra, Ajay; Dunn, Mary B.

doi:10.5465/amr.2009.0164

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“…It is clear from the research above that people with disabilities in best practice organisations can and often do perform to a high level. We advocate theory-building that encompasses multiple bodies of literature and movement beyond knowledge silos, as well as combining epistemologies (Kilduff, Mehra, and Dunn 2011) and problematisation to challenge the implicit assumptions of existing theory and management approaches (Alvesson and Sandberg 2011).…”

Section: Research Agendamentioning

confidence: 99%

Supporting workers with disabilities: a scoping review of the role of human resource management in contemporary organisations

Cavanagh

Bartram

Meacham

et al. 2016

Asia Pac J Human Res

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This is a scoping review of literature on human resource management (HRM) and management practice that impacts on workers with physical, mental health and intellectual disabilities, employed or entering paid employment. The aim is to illuminate the use of HRM practices, managerial attitudes and employee outcomes in the disability literature. The methodological research framework commenced with seven databases and was supported with evidenced‐based literature to find three main themes. Themes highlight the management and employer support for workers with disabilities, discrimination and attitudes towards employment of this cohort of workers, and performance and employment outcomes. As governments around the world seek to reduce welfare costs and increase the employment of people with disabilities this paper is timely. Overall, the paper contributes to a dearth of literature on the management of people with disabilities at the workplace to unpack the key barriers, challenges and trends, and develop a comprehensive research agenda.

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Section: Research Agendamentioning

confidence: 99%

Supporting workers with disabilities: a scoping review of the role of human resource management in contemporary organisations

Cavanagh

Bartram

Meacham

et al. 2016

Asia Pac J Human Res

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“…This criticism has perhaps not surprisingly led to a growing literature on ‘tools' aimed at stimulating creativity and theoretical innovation, including, for example, ‘disciplined imagination’ (Weick, ), ‘thickening thin abstractions’ (Folger and Turillo, ), ‘contrastive explanations’ (Tsang and Elsaesser, ), ‘problematizing assumptions’ (Alvesson and Sandberg, ), the ‘bricolage of concepts’ (Boxenbaum and Rouleau, ), the ‘combination of scientific logics’ (Kilduff et al., ), the ‘borrowing’ and ‘blending’ of theory and theory fragments (Whetten et al., ), and ‘top‐down inductive theorizing’ (Shepherd and Sutcliffe, ). These tools share a common focus on significantly advancing theory and breaking new ground, as opposed to ‘filling gaps’ in a literature that often leads researchers to reiterate and extend rather than challenge the existing knowledge base (Alvesson and Sandberg, ).…”

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Moving Forward: Developing Theoretical Contributions in Management Studies

Cornelissen

Durand

2014

J Management Studies

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International audienceHow do we, as management researchers, develop novel theoretical contributions and, thereby, potentially break new ground in management studies? To address this question, we review previous methodological work on theorizing and advance a typology of the reasoning processes that underlie theoretical contributions and significant advances in management studies. This typology consists of various types of analogical and counterfactual reasoning, ranging from focused thought experiments aimed at prodding existing theory in the direction of alternative assumptions, constructs, and hypotheses to more expansive efforts for inducing new theoretical models and alternative explanations. Applying this typology, we detail the mechanisms behind the formation of novel theoretical contributions and illustrate the currency of our typology through a review of 24 major theoretical breakthroughs in management studies. We conclude the paper by discussing the implications of this typology for our collective efforts in building, elaborating, and expanding theory in management studies

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“…Fully recognizing those challenges, early claims that Mode 2 should displace Mode 1 have attenuated, giving way to an increasing consensus that these two knowledge-creation processes should coexist. Studies have indeed shown not only the possibility for Mode 2 to provide theoretical advancements without compromising rigor (Amabile et al, 2001;Bartunek & Rynes, 2014;Hatchuel, 2001;Hodgkinson & Rousseau, 2009;Hodgkinson & Starkey, 2011;Kilduff et al, 2011;Nicolai & Seidl, 2010;Pasmore & Friedlander, 1982;Pettigrew, 2011;, but also the possibility for Mode 1 and Mode 2 to coexist in the same study/project (e.g., Pasmore & Friedlander, 1982;Swan et al, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This shortage has been explained primarily as a consequence of institutionalized practices, interests, and cultures that work against Mode 2 (e.g., Learmonth et al, 2012;Swan et al, 2010;Walsh et al, 2007). Hence, initiatives to increase Mode 2 research have included funding schemes that privilege research impact(s); conferences; and special issues that provide dedicated access to Mode 2 research, and revised MBA programs that bring practitioners closer to research (Alferoff & Knights, 2009;Burgoyne & James, 2006;Kilduff et al, 2011;Latham, 2007;Latham & Latham, 2003;Nicolai & Seidl, 2010;Starkey & Madan, 2001;Starkey & Tempest, 2005;Tushman et al, 2007).…”

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Conducting Mode 2 research in HRM: A phase‐based framework

Guerci

Radaelli

Shani

2018

Human Resource Management

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Recent studies in the field of human resource management (HRM) have highlighted that current research is mostly performed and consumed by academics, and is driven by theoretical and disciplinary concerns rather than practical ones. This debate has invoked the need to produce more Mode 2 research in the HRM field, that is, research driven by practical problems that integrate collaborative efforts by academics and practitioners. Yet, guidelines on how academics and practitioners may implement Mode 2 research remain disjointed and incomplete. Our study provides a phase‐based collaborative‐based framework for the implementation of Mode 2 research in the HRM field, in ways that both academic rigor and practical relevance are achieved. Our framework is informed by a comprehensive review of previous Mode 2 research, within and outside the HRM field. The proposed framework details four macro‐phases: the codevelopment of research questions with practitioners; the design of collaborative spaces and mechanisms; the design and management of double‐loop iterative research processes; and finally the academic and practice legitimization of Mode 2 outcomes. Our framework has the objective to support HRM researchers and practitioners, as well as relevant institutions and gatekeepers in the design, implementation, education, and assessment of Mode 2 research.

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From Blue Sky Research to Problem Solving: A Philosophy of Science Theory of New Knowledge Production

Cited by 54 publications

References 80 publications

Supporting workers with disabilities: a scoping review of the role of human resource management in contemporary organisations

Supporting workers with disabilities: a scoping review of the role of human resource management in contemporary organisations

Moving Forward: Developing Theoretical Contributions in Management Studies

Conducting Mode 2 research in HRM: A phase‐based framework

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