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Making It Happen: Designing Research with Implementation in Mind (Studying Organizations)
Making It Happen Designing Research with Implementation in Mind - Studying Organizations Author:Milton D. Hakel Organization research has little value if its findings have no chance of being used. The authors isolate and discuss key issues in conceptualizing and carrying out research that is intended to be of practical help. What is the proper balance betweeen pure research and problem solving? To what extent should the subjects of research participate in... more » its design, conduct, and sponsorship? Who owns the results of the research? The authors illustrate key behaviours and key constraints in designing research and implementing it. They offer numerous ideas and exercises and the fully developed case of a research project in which hoped-for implementation did not happen.« less