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Vitenskapelig artikkel
2004

When research and practice collide: The role of action research when there is a conflict of interest with stakeholders

Bidragsytere:
  • Hans Chr. Garman Johnsen og
  • Roger Normann

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Vitenskapelig artikkel
Publiseringsår: 2004
Volum: 17
Hefte: 3
Sider: 207 - 235

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When research and practice collide: The role of action research when there is a conflict of interest with stakeholders

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This article discusses problematic aspects of the role ofthe action researcher when working with multiple stakeholderson a complex research project concerning regional development. The case presented here deals with the improvement of theregional innovation system in a small region in the south ofNorway. The project resulted in a conflict between stakeholdersand the action research (AR) team. We claim that when working in a regional context, the role of the action researcheris set to be a collaborator in a context of power play; the ultimate stakeholders must be defined as the citizens in thatregion. Therefore, in some situations the action researcher must have a legitimatised right to abandon collaboration and present a critical voice in the public deliberation. Strategic power play and strategic action by stakeholders represent aclearthreat to the "soft approach" of collaboration, reflectivity, and democratic dialogue that AR represents. The ultimate challenge and obligation of the action researcher is to improvedemocracy in society in a long-term perspective through representing a critical capacity in the public deliberation.

Bidragsytere

Hans Christian Garman Johnsen

Bidragsyterens navn vises på dette resultatet som Hans Chr. Garman Johnsen
  • Tilknyttet:
    Forfatter
    ved Institutt for arbeidsliv og innovasjon ved Universitetet i Agder

Roger Henning Normann

Bidragsyterens navn vises på dette resultatet som Roger Normann
  • Tilknyttet:
    Forfatter
    ved Universitetet i Agder
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