ABS:Jones, Critically evaluating an applications vs theory framework

[Gretchen Whitney]

Author(s):  Jones MJ
Title:  Critically evaluating an applications vs theory framework for
research quality
Source:  OMEGA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 1999, Vol 27,
Iss
3, pp 397-401
Addresses:  Jones MJ, Univ Wales Coll Cardiff, Accounting Sect, Cardiff
Business Sch, Colum Dr, Cardiff CF1 3EU, S Glam, Wales.
Univ Wales Coll Cardiff, Accounting Sect, Cardiff Business Sch, Cardiff
CF1
3EU, S Glam, Wales.

Abstract:  Ormerod [Ormerod RJ. An observation on publication habits based
on the analysis of MS/OR journals. Omega Int J Mgmt Sci 1997;25:599-603.]
contributes to an ongoing debate by pointing out that not only do US
authors frequently publish in UK journals, but also that journal articles
can be analysed on the basis of being 'untested theory' or 'true
applications'. Such a taxonomy might, Ormerod suggests, be an alternative
method of evaluating 'research quality' to the established methods of peer
review or citation analysis. This response critically evaluates this
suggestion in terms of validity, reliability, practicability and
exhaustiveness. Ormerod's case is found not proven. (C) 1999 Elsevier
Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

Source item page count:  5
Publication Date:  JUN
IDS No.:  184DX
29-char source abbrev:  OMEGA-INT J MANAGE SCI

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