Empirical analysis uncovers links between collaborative processes and research implementation across published organizational studies, highlighting factors that drive academic impact.
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 industria 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.
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