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Standards for/of good research in the field of Management.
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Accountability appears to be important, though it is very important to be complete when making use of it. For example, in South Africa the founder is very important for research, the founder decides what research is done (mostly the government in South-Africa). If sufficient funding is available, other research can be executed. |
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Impact factor in practice (how frequently used). |
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It is important to understand and to be able to explain “how it works”. This helps to work with “it” and helps looking for other solutions of the problems. |
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IFSAM should mind the paradigm in developing countries: joint-contract research is often done different in developed countries. There is no system of shared value because it is not understood (for example, quantitative research is executed differently in developing countries). |
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Research is not always purely academic research. |
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The impact of research often shows very late, (in some countries too late, overtaken by new developments). |
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Concerning research on ethics Japan meets the same difficulties as Europe. It turns out to be difficult to teach students the system of research. |
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What is “good” research; who decides what “good” research is (a publication in an A-journal or are there other criteria?). The standards are good, one should thrive to innovate, and should have more confidence in own criteria. For example bigger universities have their own standards and “dare to” ignore the A-B-C journals. |
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IFSAM should create channels, and disseminate ideas broadly (if possible for the members). |
Send your points for discussion to Jolanda Kuipers at the IFSAM secretariat. These will then be placed after review.
Individual (member organizations) remarks:
ACEDE In Spain the impact of research is not considered very important, because Spain keeps changing the system. Not only is the method important, but there are 2 types of professions: science academics and consultant companies.
ASAC In Canada it is important to determine your own faith. It is also possible to start with topics of one’s own interest. Wanted topics follow. In Canada research is done with standards of quality methods that are improved and reviewers look at the way ideas are worked out.
FNEGE In France during the past 2 decades research standards were developed. The amount of research that was produced is high, and according to high standards. |
