Action Research as a Viable Methodology in Entrepreneurship Research

A Balanced Strategy for Entrepreneurship Education: Engaging Students by Using Multiple Course Modes in a Business Curriculum

“…Sceptics of EE criticize that many empirical studies on the impact of EE do not fulfill the necessary quality requirements, for example, a sufficient sample size or control groups (Rideout & Gray, 2013). While methodological rigor in quantitative empirical research is of paramount importance in the scientific community, pioneering research to answer relevant questions might need to use other research approaches (Schultz et al, 2016). Winkler (2014) outlines action research as a promising new way of developing and improving educational methods and pedagogies across entrepreneurship programs.…”

Implications of Social Cohesion in Entrepreneurial Collaboration: a Systematic Literature Review

“…Managers are not provided with direction on how to adapt their sensemaking to support entrepreneurial collaboration, let alone how their intervention could help optimize positive synergy. Chen et al (2017), Schlaile and Ehrenberger (2016), Schultz et al (2016), Stevenson and Jarillo (2007), and Quince (2001) agree that entrepreneurs are inventive in making changes through the introduction of new and novel ideas. However, Birley (1985) points out that entrepreneurs alone cannot be expected to sustainably generate actionable solutions without the benefit of others who also possess similar creative and innovative attributes and outlook, comprising a nurturing environment.…”

“…Social cohesion must exist for synergy to develop, and synergy must be optimal for innovation to occur (Dundon, 2002;Witges & Scanlan, 2015). However, when social cohesion is excessive, innovation is unlikely (David et al, 2020;Quince, 2001;Schultz et al, 2016;Sulistyo & Ayuni, 2020;Wise, 2014). While the phenomenon of entrepreneurs working with one another is not new, studies do not explore how social cohesion moderation can optimize synergy.…”

Practical Steps for the Utilization of Action Research in Your Organization: A Qualitative Approach for Non-Academic Research

“…Action research allows for the investigator to be internal to the organization and to play an active role in the research process, and gain a deeper understanding of the issues facing the organization while gathering research participants input regarding possible solutions for the problem. The Action Research process involves not only diagnosing the issue facing the organization, but also developing and the selecting of alternative actions; key to the action research process is evaluating the outcomes of the change as shown in the Action Research Process (Figure 1) (Antonellis, & Flam, 2016;Bradbury, 2015;Schultz, Mietzner & Hartmann, 2016;Susman & Evered, 1978). Action Research is a recognized academic research method with established empirical literature to support the Action Research practice.…”

“…Action Research can be a complex and in depth process, often requiring a graduate level study course to conduct academic research. The following pages have been broken down into easy to follow steps the novice researcher or change agent could utilize for the Action Research project to create sustainable long-term improvements (James, Slater, & Bucknam, 2011;Schultz, Mietzner & Hartmann, 2016). The intent of this article is to expand the knowledge directly to managers and leaders in an organization on the multi-step process of conducting qualitative Action Research and how it can be utilized by the organization to bring about positive long term change.…”