Research productivity and values

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dc.citation.doi10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n1p453en_ZA
dc.citation.epage465en_ZA
dc.citation.issue1en_ZA
dc.citation.spage453en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorCallaghan, CW
dc.date.accessioned2018-07-24T11:35:01Z
dc.date.available2018-07-24T11:35:01Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractAccording to the predictions of convergence theory, the implementation of best practices derived from the global context has been found to be associated with increased performance for both individuals and organisations. However, the values systems of individuals and within organisations have been found to constrain the adoption of best practices. This research tested Schwartz’s basic human values theory and the specific influence of basic human values upon individual work performance in the form of research productivity. The self-enhancement dimension of hedonism was found to be negatively associated with Thompson Reuters (Institute for Scientific Information) and ProQuest International Bibliography of the Social Sciences accredited journal article publication; Department of Education accredited journal article publication; conference proceedings publication; conference presentations and book chapter publication. Worryingly, openness to change values were not found to be associated with higher levels of research productivity. These results are taken to support Kuhn’s theory of paradigmatic values constraints to knowledge creation and scepticism as to the extent to which scientific research productivity is indeed inherently objective or innovative in nature. Recommendations for research practitioners and for further research are offered.en_ZA
dc.description.librarianKIM2018en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationCallaghan, C. W. (2014). Research productivity and values. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 5(1), 453-465en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn2039-2117
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10539/25167
dc.journal.titleMediterranean Journal of Social Sciencesen_ZA
dc.journal.volumeVol 5en_ZA
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.rightsCopyright © MCSER-Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Researchen_ZA
dc.subjectSchwartz values theoryen_ZA
dc.subjectAcademic publishingen_ZA
dc.subjectResearch outputsen_ZA
dc.titleResearch productivity and valuesen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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