Title
Theories: For Academics and Practitioners
Abstract
Academics consider theories to be the bedrock of scientific research, while some business practitioners find them esoteric and difficult to understand. Previous discussions on this issue have often framed theories and research in terms of either rigor or relevance—with little middle ground for academics and practitioners to meet. This article maintains theories are useful to academics and practitioners, and that it is essential for both parties to take advantage of the characteristics and usefulness of theories. This article suggests specific ways academic researchers and business practitioners can effectively use a full range of theories.
Year
DOI
Venue
2009
10.1080/10580530802384738
IS Management
Keywords
Field
DocType
middle ground,academic researcher,scientific research,previous discussion,specific way,full range,business practitioner,theory
Computer science,Knowledge management,Scientific method
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
26
1
1058-0530
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
3
0.38
3
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Scott Schneberger130.38
Carol Pollard21548.87
Hugh J. Watson338422.01