On rigor and relevance: Fostering dialectic progress in management research

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An argument is presented that only a systematic change can synthesize both the relevance and rigor of public sector management. Real progress, following dialectic theory, would not be achieved by finding some balance between the two, but by reconciling the thesis and the antithesis at a higher level of abstraction and understanding, and helping organizations become more effective, efficient and profitable is a great way to help build society.

Organizational effectiveness

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The character and significance of management research on the public services

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The character and significance of management research on the public services is emphasized. A central purpose of intellectual and scholarly endeavor is not just to inform and intervene, but also to challenge power systems when necessary, since criticism is associated with management research.

Public Finance Activities, Science & research, Public Administration-Total Govt, Public Administration, Research, Policy sciences

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