Let's Fix our Own Problem: Quelling the Irresponsible Research Perfect Storm

We invoke the metaphor of the perfect storm and argue that several factors have converged to create what we label the irresponsible research perfect storm. Many of these issues can be fixed by applying management theories, but we argue this has not been done due to the existence of a research-research gap. Akin to the research-practice gap, the research-research gap is a disconnect between the research academics are producing and the research academics ourselves are using to manage our own business schools, journals, professional associations, and careers. Accordingly, we offer four sets of theory-based recommendations to quell this storm and narrow the research-research gap: (1) promote shared governance and accountability across stakeholder groups, (2) expand the definition of scholarly impact, (3) provide journal editors with relevant resources, and (4) strengthen the knowledge, skills, and abilities of current and future scholars.

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The article discusses the irresponsible research perfect storm and the research-research gap. It suggests theory-based recommendations to address this gap and offers solutions to the issues caused by the perfect storm.