Resumé
Design/methodology/approach: The authors propose the umbrella term: “project studies” to denote the research related to projects and temporary organizing. Project studies is conceived not only as a body of research, but also as a social process embedded in research communities, and contemporary Zeitgeist. Based on Sandberg’s interpretative approach to the fit between work and works (in this case research-researcher) and Habermas’ three types of human interests: technical, practical, and emancipatory, the authors develop a conceptual framework circumscribing three types of research in project studies.
Findings: The conceptual framework is used to craft future research directions, in the lines proposed by Winter et al. (2006b).
Research limitations/implications: The authors conclude by proposing for a sixth theme on the practice of theorizing, and call for engaged, ambidextrous scholars, who’s “job” goes beyond the writing of articles and research applications, and includes shaping discourses of project research, nurturing new project scholars, contributing to project practice and carefully considering the legacy of projects and project studies in society.
Originality/value: This paper positions research as a social process, and the role of researchers as actors shaping research in project studies.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | International Journal of Managing Projects in Business |
| Vol/bind | 9 |
| Udgave nummer | 4 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 767 – 797 |
| Antal sider | 31 |
| ISSN | 1753-8378 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 2016 |
| Udgivet eksternt | Ja |
Emneord
- Reflexivity
- Sociology of science
- Habermas
- Scholarship
- Interpretative ontology
- Rethinking project management
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Project Studies and Engaged Scholarship : Directions Towards Contextualized and Reflexive Research on Projects. / Geraldi, Joana ; Söderlund, Jonas.
I: International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, Bind 9, Nr. 4, 2016, s. 767 – 797.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › peer review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Project Studies and Engaged Scholarship
T2 - Directions Towards Contextualized and Reflexive Research on Projects
AU - Geraldi, Joana
AU - Söderlund, Jonas
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - Purpose: In 2006, the “Rethinking Project Management” network called for a paradigm shift in project research, and proposed five research directions. The directions inspired research and marked a milestone in the development of the field. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the past decade and to rejuvenate these research directions.Design/methodology/approach: The authors propose the umbrella term: “project studies” to denote the research related to projects and temporary organizing. Project studies is conceived not only as a body of research, but also as a social process embedded in research communities, and contemporary Zeitgeist. Based on Sandberg’s interpretative approach to the fit between work and works (in this case research-researcher) and Habermas’ three types of human interests: technical, practical, and emancipatory, the authors develop a conceptual framework circumscribing three types of research in project studies.Findings: The conceptual framework is used to craft future research directions, in the lines proposed by Winter et al. (2006b).Research limitations/implications: The authors conclude by proposing for a sixth theme on the practice of theorizing, and call for engaged, ambidextrous scholars, who’s “job” goes beyond the writing of articles and research applications, and includes shaping discourses of project research, nurturing new project scholars, contributing to project practice and carefully considering the legacy of projects and project studies in society.Originality/value: This paper positions research as a social process, and the role of researchers as actors shaping research in project studies.
AB - Purpose: In 2006, the “Rethinking Project Management” network called for a paradigm shift in project research, and proposed five research directions. The directions inspired research and marked a milestone in the development of the field. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the past decade and to rejuvenate these research directions.Design/methodology/approach: The authors propose the umbrella term: “project studies” to denote the research related to projects and temporary organizing. Project studies is conceived not only as a body of research, but also as a social process embedded in research communities, and contemporary Zeitgeist. Based on Sandberg’s interpretative approach to the fit between work and works (in this case research-researcher) and Habermas’ three types of human interests: technical, practical, and emancipatory, the authors develop a conceptual framework circumscribing three types of research in project studies.Findings: The conceptual framework is used to craft future research directions, in the lines proposed by Winter et al. (2006b).Research limitations/implications: The authors conclude by proposing for a sixth theme on the practice of theorizing, and call for engaged, ambidextrous scholars, who’s “job” goes beyond the writing of articles and research applications, and includes shaping discourses of project research, nurturing new project scholars, contributing to project practice and carefully considering the legacy of projects and project studies in society.Originality/value: This paper positions research as a social process, and the role of researchers as actors shaping research in project studies.
KW - Reflexivity
KW - Sociology of science
KW - Habermas
KW - Scholarship
KW - Interpretative ontology
KW - Rethinking project management
KW - Reflexivity
KW - Sociology of science
KW - Habermas
KW - Scholarship
KW - Interpretative ontology
KW - Rethinking project management
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