Collaborative academic/practitioner research in project management : examples and applications


Autoria(s): Bredillet, Christophe; Walker, Derek H. T.; Anbari, Frank T.; Söderlund, Jonas; Cicmil, Svetlana; Thomas, Janice
Data(s)

2008

Resumo

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a cost-benefit interpretation of academic-practitioner research by describing and analysing several recent relevant examples of academic-practitioner research with a focus on doctoral theses carried out at universities and business schools in clusters of research centred in North America, Australia and Europe. Design/methodology/approach – Using case study examples, a value proposition framework for undertaking collaborative research for higher degree level study is developed and presented. Findings – Value proposition benefits from this level of collaborative research can be summarised as enhancing competencies at the individual and organisational level as well as providing participating universities with high-quality candidates/students and opportunities for industry engagement. The project management (PM) professional bodies can also extend PM knowledge but they need to be prepared to provide active support. Practical implications – A model for better defining the value proposition of collaborative research from a range of stakeholder perspectives is offered that can be adapted for researchers and industry research sponsors. Originality/value – Few papers offer a value proposition framework for explaining collaborative research benefits. This paper addresses that need.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/49458/

Publicador

Emerald

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/49458/4/49458.pdf

DOI:10.1108/17538370810866313

Bredillet, Christophe, Walker, Derek H. T., Anbari, Frank T., Söderlund, Jonas, Cicmil, Svetlana, & Thomas, Janice (2008) Collaborative academic/practitioner research in project management : examples and applications. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 1(2), pp. 168-192.

Direitos

Copyright 2008 Emerald

Fonte

School of Civil Engineering & Built Environment; Science & Engineering Faculty

Palavras-Chave #150399 Business and Management not elsewhere classified #knowledge transfer #project management #research work #management research
Tipo

Journal Article