... out of three cases. Research limitations/implications While the authors utilized a relatively small sample with data that covers only a three‐year period, the use of secondary data from two different databases reduces concerns about common method bias. The clear implication...

...John Humphreys; Jennifer Oyler; Mildred Pryor; Stephanie Haden Purpose The purpose of this brief article is to describe the chasm between academic research and management practitioners and to call for assistance in closing the divide. Design/methodology/approach Using journal...

...H. Donald Hopkins; Tim Swift Purpose Many observers agree that the recommendations from academic research are not followed by real world organizations, and that business researchers rarely consult practitioners when formulating research questions. Calls are increasing to make management...

... managers and executives know how a corporate aspiration can help to bring about focus and direction, or how to develop or execute one. This article attempts to fill some of those gaps. Design/methodology/approach The author has been systematically researching the question of what makes...

... Research Marketing strategy Competitive strategy Change management It is not news to even the most casual observer of the financial services industry that these are challenging times for financial institutions. The pace of change and the growing complexity around are breathtaking. The information...

.... Originality/value The author has not seen such a survey published elsewhere. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Arts Learning Partnership Research Creative thinking The interest in creative alliances among artists, businesspeople and researchers is growing. One indication...