Using the appropriate research findings to inform management decisions is one of the pillars of Evidence-Based Management. This is a guide to how to find them. It also provides some information on Evidence-Based Management itself.
Source: Briner, R. B., Denyer, D., & Rousseau, D. M. (2009). Evidence-Based Management: Concept Cleanup Time? Academy of Management Perspectives, 23, 19-32.
Best |
Meta-analyses of research studies |
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Systematic reviews of research articles |
Good |
Longitudinal field studies |
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Randomized controlled interventions |
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Multiple quasi-experimental/cross-sectional studies |
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Controlled case comparisons |
Depends |
Case studies/descriptive research |
Not |
Expert opinion |
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Non-expert opinion |
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Standard/popular practices |
Source: Rousseau, D., Course syllabus for Evidence-Based Management - 45-961,Tepper School of Business, Fall 2010
to Adam Williams author of the Social Work: Evidence-Based Practice libguide for inspiration