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| Author: | Fendt, J. Kaminska-Labbé, R. |
| Title: | Relevance and creativity through design-driven action research: Introducing pragmatic adequacy |
| Journal: | European Management Journal
2011 : JUN, VOL 29:3 p. 217-233 |
| Index terms: | management science management theory organization theory action research |
| Freeterms: | design science pragmatism |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This research paper presents a meta-synthesis (1904-2010) of seminal voices on the "relevance gap", the abyss between management science and management practice, and on remedies proposed. Dominant paradigms about truth and meaning, as well as relevance and its implications, are discussed. The focal point is on design-driven action research methods. The notion of pragmatic adequacy is introduced to explain how design-driven action research approaches can reduce the relevance gap, facilitate change and enhance creativity. |
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