Academic research inside organizations: Inputs, processes, and outcomes

Sara L. Rynes, D. Brian Mc Natt, Robert D. Bretz

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Abstract

Although many opinions have been expressed about the potential merits and pitfalls of conducting academic research inside organizations, empirical research on the question is nearly nonexistent. Consequently, the present study examined the origins, processes, and outcomes of 141 academic research projects that were conducted in (nonacademic) organizations and published in 4 top-tier industrial/organizational psychology and management journals over a 3-year period. Three outcomes were assessed: implementation of research findings, academic-organizational relationship continuation, and research impact (as measured by other-author citations). Results suggested a number of relationships between the way projects began, the relative contributions of organizations and authors to the research process, and eventual outcomes. Suggestions for future research are offered.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)869-898
Number of pages30
JournalPersonnel Psychology
Volume52
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999

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