Topic: the role of evidence in management research.
By De Kemcy. www.educationnigeria.org
Abstract:
While a number of
research studies have examined the factors determining the extent of use of
management research information by managers, there is only scant empirical
evidence on the link between management research activity and company
performance. Aims to examine the extent of usability of management research undertaken by
manufacturing firms as regards evidence-based approach in a variety of
industrial contexts and to explore its impact on competitive success. According
to the results obtained in the paper, and contrary to prior research, a direct
link can be detected between performance and (1)whether management research is
conducted/commissioned, (2)what information is collected, or (3)how it is
obtained, all in the light of evidence. It Discusses the