Positioning theory and practice question(s) within the field of management learning

Perriton, Linda and Hodgson, Vivien (2013) Positioning theory and practice question(s) within the field of management learning. Management Learning, 44 (2). pp. 144-160. ISSN 1350-5076

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Abstract

In this paper we argue that management learning, as a field of study, has different choices to make than mainstream management research in its conceptualisation and treatment of theory/practice. We believe that management learning as a field of practice - and as a journal - has both the opportunity, and a special responsibility, to consider theory and practice in ways that do not reduce the debate to embodied actors and their assumed different occupational needs. Recent theoretical shifts in management learning have emphasised the relational, site and context specific conception of knowledge and practice and engaged with individuals (whatever their role) in exploring how they come to experience and develop new ways of being and acting in the world. We argue that management learning, when it looks at its existing practice through the epistemic practice perspective, will appreciate the contribution it is already making to advancing theory/practice understanding in management without needing to develop additional collaborative research strategies.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Management Learning
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? theory and practicemanagement practicemanagement learningmanagement learningstrategy and managementgeneral decision sciencesmanagement of technology and innovationdecision sciences(all)hb economic theorydiscipline-based research ??
ID Code:
53730
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Deposited On:
24 Apr 2012 11:01
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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16 Jul 2024 09:02