A fundamental methodological question guides this paper: How can operations managers and researchers learn from the applied activity that characterises the practice of OM? To address this question, defines and explores the legitimacy of an action‐oriented research approach in OM, and the...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide a design and implementation framework for ALAR (action learning action research) programme which aims to address collaborative improvement in the extended manufacturing enterprise. Design/methodology/approach – This article demonstrates the...

Demonstrates the development of action research skills in a particular area of organizational life: improving the management of the product development process. Describes product development as a process, before introducing self‐assessment and benchmarking as an intervention oriented towards...

This article takes the view that formal educational programs often miss opportunities to use the rich experiences of working managers to produce both learning and knowledge. Two alternative pedagogical approaches, action learning and action research, are proposed as contributing to management...

This Major Work, for the first time, brings together the diverse publications in action research in business and management since the 1950s. Designed to be a foundation resource for individual scholars and business schools, this collection provides academics in the field with a touchstone...