Developing managers as learners and researchers: Using action learning and action research

Journal of Management Education

Volumn 30, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 670-689

  Raelin, Joseph A ^a   Coghlan, David ^b  

^a NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN   (Ireland)

Author keywords

action learning; action research; actionable knowledge; management education; reflection

Indexed keywords

EID: 84990328602     PISSN: 10525629     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1052562905285912     Document Type: Article

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