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Towards A Definition Of Action Research: A Note And Bibliography

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  • Margareta Hult
  • Sven‐Åke Lennung

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Action research simultaneously assists in practical problem‐solving and expands scientific knowledge, as well as enhances the competencies of the respective actors, being performed collaboratively in an immediate situation using data feedback in a cyclical process aiming at an increased understanding of a given social situation, primarily applicable for the understanding of change processes in social systems and undertaken within a mutually acceptable ethical framework.

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  • Margareta Hult & Sven‐Åke Lennung, 1980. "Towards A Definition Of Action Research: A Note And Bibliography," Journal of Management Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 17(2), pages 241-250, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jomstd:v:17:y:1980:i:2:p:241-250
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6486.1980.tb00087.x
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    1. Göran Goldkuhl & Stefan Cronholm & Mikael Lind, 0. "Multi-grounded action research," Information Systems and e-Business Management, Springer, vol. 0, pages 1-36.
    2. Shaw, Duncan & Blundell, Neil, 2010. "WASAN: The development of a facilitated methodology for structuring a waste minimisation problem," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 207(1), pages 350-362, November.
    3. Göran Goldkuhl & Stefan Cronholm & Mikael Lind, 2020. "Multi-grounded action research," Information Systems and e-Business Management, Springer, vol. 18(2), pages 121-156, June.
    4. Boyle, Evan & Galvin, Martin & Revez, Alexandra & Deane, Aoife & Ó Gallachóir, Brian & Mullally, Gerard, 2022. "Flexibility & structure: Community engagement on climate action & large infrastructure delivery," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 167(C).
    5. Eriksson, D. M., 2003. "A framework for the constitution of modelling processes: A proposition," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 145(1), pages 202-215, February.

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