TY - JOUR
T1 - Knowledge for theory and practice
AU - Van De Ven, Andrew H.
AU - Johnson, Paul E.
PY - 2006/10
Y1 - 2006/10
N2 - We examine three related ways in which the gap between theory and practice has been framed. One approach views it as a knowledge transfer problem, a second argues that theory and practice represent distinct kinds of knowledge, and a third incorporates a strategy of arbitrage-leading to the view that the gap is a knowledge production problem. We propose a method of engaged scholarship for addressing the knowledge production problem, arguing that engaged scholarship not only enhances the relevance of research for practice but also contributes significantly to advancing research knowledge in a given domain.
AB - We examine three related ways in which the gap between theory and practice has been framed. One approach views it as a knowledge transfer problem, a second argues that theory and practice represent distinct kinds of knowledge, and a third incorporates a strategy of arbitrage-leading to the view that the gap is a knowledge production problem. We propose a method of engaged scholarship for addressing the knowledge production problem, arguing that engaged scholarship not only enhances the relevance of research for practice but also contributes significantly to advancing research knowledge in a given domain.
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U2 - 10.5465/amr.2006.22527385
DO - 10.5465/amr.2006.22527385
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:33750387073
SN - 0363-7425
VL - 31
SP - 802
EP - 821
JO - Academy of Management Review
JF - Academy of Management Review
IS - 4
ER -