scholarly journals Understanding “expert” scientists: Implications for management and organization research

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 534-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktor Dörfler ◽  
Colin Eden
Keyword(s):  
Philosophy Of Science ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Empirical Inquiry ◽  
Big Picture ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Organization Research

This article contributes to the debate about rigor and relevance in management and organization research. The contribution derives from an empirical inquiry into the view of the research process of acknowledged experts in scientific research: Nobel Laureates. The research was conducted through loosely structured in-depth interviews with, and background information about, 19 of these expert researchers. The analysis of the interviews suggests emergent themes of the process of successful research that are likely to be relevant to the conduct of management and organization research. We focus on three themes from our interviews: the role of the “big leap” and its relationship to intuition; the significance of seeing both the “big picture” and the detail; and the ways of building and developing successful research teams. We set out our findings from the interviews in the context of the literature from history and philosophy of science and examine the implications for management and organization research.

Science

2020 ◽  
pp. 112-123
Author(s):  
Subrena E. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Eighteenth Century ◽  
Philosophy Of Science ◽  
Social Values ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Values In Science ◽  
Scientific Communities ◽  
Scientific Objectivity ◽  
Helen Longino

Anna Morandi was the foremost anatomist in eighteenth-century Bologna. Although her work was widely recognized as exceptional by the scientists of her day, she was not granted the standing of a scientist. In this chapter, the author uses Morandi as a case study to illuminate aspects of the philosophy of science. In particular, the chapter addresses conceptions of scientific objectivity and the role of social values in science, drawing on the work of Helen Longino. In addition to the phenomena described by Longino, the author argues that social values enter into science and impact scientific research by determining how individuals are positioned in scientific communities, or excluded from them.

How communication departments contribute to corporate success

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 397-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ansgar Zerfass ◽  
Sophia Charlotte Volk
Keyword(s):  
Critical Role ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Organizational Strategies ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Qualitative Case Studies ◽  
Big Picture ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to clarify and demonstrate the core contributions of communication departments to organizational success beyond traditional ideas of messaging or information distribution. The main aim is to develop a better understanding of the different facets of value that the communication function delivers by introducing a distinction between strategic and operational contributions, following established management models.Design/methodology/approachThe research is based on an extensive literature review at the nexus of communication management and strategic management research and ten qualitative case studies in large, internationally operating German organizations from different industries, combining in-depth interviews and document analyses.FindingsThe newly developed Communications Contributions Framework demonstrates that communications serve the corporation in four strategic and operational dimensions and emphasizes the critical role of communications in reflecting and adjusting organizational strategies, i.e. through identifying opportunities to innovate or securing intangible assets.Practical implicationsThe paper outlines different application scenarios for how the new framework can be used in practice, i.e. as a multi-faceted rationale for explaining the impact of communication departments in the language of top management and reporting communication success in the logic of business.Originality/valueThe framework provides the first theoretically and empirically based “big picture” of communications’ contributions to corporate success, designed to lay ground for further discussions both in academia and in practice.

scholarly journals Buffer Zone: Policies, Procedures, and Reality

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ceyda Mumcu ◽  
Gil Fried ◽  
Dan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Buffer Zones ◽  
The Past ◽  
Activity Area ◽  
Basic Physics

The term “buffer zone’ has been used roughly for the past 20 years to highlight the space needed between an activity area and its surrounding to present the safest activity area possible. While everyone would agree there should be some space, the issue is how much? Is the designated space just an estimate or based on scientific research? If there had not been any prior injuries for many years, is the facility reasonably safe for the activity level? These are the questions that exist around “appropriate” buffer zones. This paper examines the basketball buffer zones and whether they are accurate and appropriate. After providing background information about the role of buffer zones, risk management basics, and basic physics of movement, this paper attempts to provide the most appropriate basketball buffer zone distance via surveys, player measurements, and a dose of physics.

Councils, Boards, Committees and Panels

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Peach
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Research ◽  
Governance Structures ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Research Councils ◽  
Public Bodies

This chapter discusses the hierarchy, governance and role of the committee structure of universities and laboratories, along with the rights and responsibilities of the committee members. These days, nearly all scientific research, whether in universities or laboratories, is carried out in research teams which are embedded in some larger organization, and often derive most of their support through grants, awards or contracts from bodies established for that purpose. Many of these are public bodies, such as charities or research councils, and can have quite complex governance structures. Nowadays, many universities are structured more like businesses than the traditional ’community of scholars’ typical of the ancient seats of learning, with boards, panels and directors. It is important to understand these structures in order to understand the rights and responsibilities of individual research teams.

scholarly journals Makna Pemeringkatan dan Peningkatan Kinerja Perguruan Tinggi Perspektif Intellectual Capital

2019 ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Sigit Hermawan ◽  
Sriyono Sriyono ◽  
Wiwit Hariyanto ◽  
Niko Fediyanto
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
Ranking Performance ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Image Building ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this research is to analyze the meaning of ratings and formulate efforts to improve the performance and competitiveness of universities in the intellectual capital perspective. The interpretive qualitative research type was used. Data collection was carried out using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observations, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out throughout the four-stage research process involving data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion. The results of the study state that the meaning of ratings is related to performance, media promotion, and related to reputation or image building. Efforts to improve the performance and competitiveness of universities can be done by optimizing the role of human capital, structural capital, and relational capital both individually and integrated as intellectual capital. Another method that can be used is the comprehensive intellectual capital management or CICM method. Keywords: Ranking, performance, competitiveness, intellectual capital

Creativity in Scientific Research: Multidisciplinarity Fosters Depth of Ideas Among Scientists in Electronic “Brainwriting” Groups

2021 ◽  
pp. 001872082110483
Author(s):  
Nicolas Michinov ◽  
Sophie Jeanson
Keyword(s):  
Small Groups ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Idea Generation ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
Research Staff ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Food Research ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Real Challenge

Objective The aim of this study was to examine the potential benefits of multidisciplinarity among agri-food researchers working in small groups to generate ideas to stimulate innovation in the context of a laboratory project. Background Research on the role of multidisciplinarity in scientific research teams remains limited, particularly regarding the generation of ideas to innovate in a real laboratory project, and on a task with a real challenge for innovation. Method Researchers and agri-food research staff were assigned to small groups of either multidisciplinary or unidisciplinary composition to produce ideas on a cross-cutting theme for an innovative laboratory project using an electronic “brainwriting” application. Results A greater depth in idea generation (number of ideas per category) was observed in the multidisciplinary condition than in the unidisciplinary condition. Conclusion The main benefits of this study were to experimentally examine the effects of multidisciplinarity in small scientific research groups on the production of ideas in a field study conducted on the premises of an agri-food laboratory. Application This study provides advice on how to promote innovative projects by stimulating ideation processes, which includes constructing small multidisciplinary groups and using an electronic “brainwriting” technique.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF THE ELECTION SUPERVISORY AGENCY ASNIRMILITARY DEFENSE COMPONENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1268-1274
Author(s):  
Harimurti Wicaksono ◽  
◽  
Syaiful Anwar ◽  
Bambang Eko Suhariyanto ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
One Step ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aims to analyze the role of Bawaslu in implementing non-military defence that occurs in the context of money politics. The research process tries to examine the cases that occurred in the Regional Head Election in Malang Raya. Money politics is a type of election violation, namely by giving and distributing money to prospective voters to be able to vote for that candidate. Money politics is closely related to corrupt behaviour and is a national threat. Therefore we need one step in anticipating this so that this does not happen again. This research uses qualitative research methods. Data mining was carried out, utilizing in-depth interviews with several sources to be able to extract primary data. Furthermore, literature studies are also used to enrich research data. The results showed that the General Election that occurred in Malang Raya was an election that was quite lively with money politics. Although the steps taken by the regional Bawaslu are quite reasonable, some adjustments and strengthening are still needed so that a similar thing does not happen. Some things that can be done are to include Bawaslu and money politics into the PKBN module. Besides, strengthening the intelligence function in election supervision is also essential.

scholarly journals The role of academic writing in scientific research process

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (38) ◽  
pp. 186-192
Author(s):  
Svitlana PODOLKOVA ◽  
Olena MEDVID
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Process

scholarly journals Modern libraries and the future of science communications

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 3-16
Author(s):  
A. Zemskov
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Study ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status

To what extent do academic and research libraries contribute to the work of their mother organizations, i.e. research institutes and universities? What is the role of libraries in scientific research? Which problems do hinder the development of librarianship? These and related questions were in the focus of an analytical study conducted in 2018 by Springer Nature, which sent many questionnaires to the libraries around the world with a supplementary limiting interview of 20 librarians. Some part of the responses was quite predictable, and respondents specified the library problems as lacking money, underestimation of the library services and libraries themselves, toughening requirements of university community, and expanding needs of research teams. The respondents often mentioned new, positive approaches in the work of libraries – support of researchers willing to publishing their papers, building and maintaining repositories, increasing independence of libraries in acquisition process and collection development. The study findings offer some solutions to the dispute about the status of libraries and their prospects, which is held by our reputable experts, e.g. V. K. Stepanov, Yu. N. Stolyarov, etc.

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