Action Research for community business development. Issue 1 (4th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: MacLeod, Greg
• Editors: Masudul Alam Choudhury, Professor
• Is Part Of: Humanomics. Volume 30:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 21
• Publication Date: 2014-02-04
• Subjects: Economic development -- Social development; Economic development -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Periodicals; Economic policy -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Periodicals; Social change -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Periodicals; 338.9001
• DOI: 10.1108/H-11-2013-0072
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0828-8666

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the idea of Action Research as a way of making academic research more relevant for social economic change. Design/methodology/approach: – This paper seeks a middle path by presenting a method for Action Research that is both scientific and that results in practical social-economic impact on a local society. The method is divided into 11 systematic steps. Findings: – The author has found that the method results in job creation and place-based economic development. Originality/value: – Usually social activists and academic professionals do not mix. This approach combines both theory and practice, which is unusual in university circles.