AOM Scholars On… Measuring Real World Impact of Scholarly Research
Every day, academic research is produced to inform the world’s biggest issues, from informing business decisions to shaping policy and worker/workplace behavior. Some critics suggest many academics focus on esoteric areas with little relevance to society. So, how are academic…
Every day, academic research is produced to inform the world’s biggest issues, from informing business decisions to shaping policy and worker/workplace behavior. Some critics suggest many academics focus on esoteric areas with little relevance to society.
So, how are academic scholars turning their insights and career work into solutions for society’s problems?
AOM Scholars share their expertise, experience, and research-based insights on the positive impact that can be made by scholarly research and feature discussions regarding:
-Academic influence and the quest to promote public good
-How scholars and academics can translate research into tangible change
-Aligning with field practitioners
-Barriers for academics in providing social change
-The future of academia and fostering a culture of change
-Use cases from SMEs (may include research impacting the following areas):
–Economic development
–Benefitting society and the environment
–International business and trade