Sources of Research Topic Generation: Lessons From Proficient Researchers of Business Management Disciplines

Q3 Business, Management and Accounting

Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods Pub Date : 2019-06-01 DOI:10.34190/jbrm.17.2.03

Adrian France

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Abstract

Abstract: Journal publications are an output of research though there is little research into the process that led to the outcome and the lack of discussion and debate surrounding the process leads to an allure of mysticism. This paper studies the norms of research through investigating how successful business researchers choose their research topics. In‑depth semi‑structured interviews were conducted with business researchers. Generating topic ideas by successful researchers were separated into two general sources: ‘Professional Capacity’ and ‘Individual Motivators’. The main Professional Capacity sources were students and previous research. These Professional Capacity sources can be used by an established researcher. The most valuable Individual Motivator is to read. Researchers also revealed that they chose topics they found intrinsically interesting rather than topics that would necessary have a significant impact on the literature. To achieve research and publication success, it is important to make research part of your routine and read, attend conferences, submit your work for review, and persevere.

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研究课题生成的来源:来自精通商业管理学科的研究人员的经验教训

摘要:期刊出版物是一种研究成果，但对导致结果的过程的研究很少，而围绕这一过程的讨论和辩论的缺乏导致了神秘主义的诱惑。本文通过考察成功的商业研究者如何选择研究课题来研究研究规范。对商业研究人员进行了深入的半结构化访谈。成功的研究人员产生主题想法分为两种来源:“专业能力”和“个人激励因素”。专业能力的主要来源是学生和以前的研究。这些专业能力来源可以由一个成熟的研究人员使用。最有价值的个人动力是阅读。研究人员还透露，他们选择的是他们觉得本身有趣的话题，而不是对文献有重大影响的话题。为了取得研究和出版的成功，重要的是让研究成为你日常生活的一部分，阅读，参加会议，提交你的作品供审查，并坚持不懈。

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来源期刊

Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods Business, Management and Accounting-Business and International Management

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1.40

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审稿时长

26 weeks

期刊介绍： The Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods (EJBRM) provides perspectives on topics relevant to research methods applied in the field of business and management. Through its publication the journal contributes to the development of theory and practice. The journal accepts academically robust papers that contribute to the area of research methods applied in business and management research. Papers submitted to the journal are double-blind reviewed by members of the reviewer committee or other suitably qualified readers. The Editor reserves the right to reject papers that, in the view of the editorial board, are either of insufficient quality, or are not relevant enough to the subject area. The editor is happy to discuss contributions before submission. The journal publishes work in the categories described below. Research Papers: These may be qualitative or quantitative, empirical or theoretical in nature and can discuss completed research findings or work in progress. Case Studies: Case studies are welcomed illustrating business and management research methods in practise. View Points: View points are less academically rigorous articles usually in areas of controversy which will fuel some interesting debate. Conference Reports and Book Reviews: Anyone who attends a conference or reads a book that they feel contributes to the area of Business Research Methods is encouraged to submit a review for publication.