““Real impact”: Challenges and opportunities in bridging the gap between research and practice – Making a difference in industry, policy, and society”

by Dwivedi, Yogesh; Jeyaraj Anand, Hughes, Laurie; Davies, Gareth; Ahuja, Manju; Albashrawi, Mousa Ahmed; Al-Busaidi, Adil; Al-Sharhan, Salah
Al-Sulaiti; Khalid Ibrahim; Altinay, Levent; Amalaya, Shem; Archak, Sunil; Ballestar, María Teresa; Bhagwat, Shonil A.; Bharadwaj, Anandhi; Bhushan, Amit; Bose, Indranil; Budhwar, Pawan; Bunker, Deborah; Capatina, Alexandru

February 4, 2024

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International Journal of Information Management

Stories have immense power, revealing what mere words cannot: My journey started in electrical engineering, rooted in simulations and numbers—a purely naturalistic method. (Curious about deeper meanings? This course is for you!) 

Post my master’s and years of work, a crucial question emerged: How to comprehend the non-observable, unpredictable, and interpretation-dependent aspects of life, beyond power systems? What causes diverse, yet logical decisions across different norms and contexts? Pursuing these inquiries led me to a PhD in Business and Management. 

Soon, another question arose: How can I conduct responsible research? Should researchers keep their personal norms and values separate during studies? Can one truly avoid biases while studying human behaviors? Exploring these ideas brought me to the RRBM community and this transformative course. 

The course began with the philosophy of science, offering a rare chance to explore it through its architects’ voices. As it progressed, I gained a new lens, enhancing my understanding of papers’ hidden meanings. The class’s welcoming and bold atmosphere boosted my confidence in sharing my thoughts. Moreover, it connected me with peers from top universities globally, fostering a supportive and collaborative network, invaluable for conducting responsible research in the solitude of my office. 

I must extend a special thank you to Professor Tsui for co-founding this wonderful community and nurturing an environment where we can all flourish. The way she organizes and teaches the class is a beautiful example of a responsible approach to teaching. 

My peers agree: this course is essential for any social science PhD student. It goes beyond teaching social science research to revealing responsible research’s essence. Imagine meeting responsible research pioneers and hearing their stories of perseverance, challenges, motivation, hard work, and success—both educational and inspiring. 

So, story short, you’re seeking an enriching, transformative experience? Just apply and let the course do its magic! 

P.S. Below is an image representing the spirit of our collective journey, featuring my team and Professor Tsui. 

 

Fatemeh, Iran, 2023 cohort

“Sowing the Seeds of Change: Calling for a Social–Ecological Approach to Management Learning and Education”

by Colombo, L., Moser, Ch., Muehlfeld, K., Joy, S.

March 19, 2024

Academy of Management Learning & Education

“ChatGPT Undermines Human Reflexivity, Scientific Responsibility and Responsible Management Research” 

by Lindebaum, D., Fleming, P.

November 20, 2023

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British Journal of Management

“Management Learning and Education as “Big Picture” Social Science”

by Lindebaum, D.

July 3, 2023

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Academy of Management Learning & Education

Edinburgh Business School – Heriot-Watt University

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Edinburgh Business School – Heriot-Watt University

ESSCA School of Management, France

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ESSCA School of Management

“How replication studies can improve doctoral student education.”

by Schwab, A., Aguinis, H., Bamberger, P., Hodgkinson, G. P., Shapiro, D. L., Starbuck, W. H., & Tsui, A. S.

March 31, 2023

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Journal of Management Scientific Reports

The RRBM course or one like it should be part of every PhD education, and I am confident I am a better researcher (and person!) for the experience.

As a PhD student often in a cultural and research bubble at the intersection of my region (Europe) & discipline (International Business), this experience with peers from all over the world allowed me a rare opportunity to exchange ideas outside this silo.

Not only that, over the course of 10 sessions we formed bonds based in care and shared values—particularly, the importance of responsible research—defining a network which I know will last well beyond the end of the course.

Equally valuable was the encouragement to work through challenging yet mind-expanding material on the philosophy of (social) science. These were much better digested by talking through them with peers, through discussions and even debates!

Sai, Austria, 2022 cohort

“Transformative Change Starts With Responsible Research”

by Ilian Mihov & Erika H. James

February 28, 2023

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