Action research: Solving real-world problems

被引：7

作者：

Afify, Mohamed ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Menoufia Univ, Fac Tourism & Hotels, Shibin Al Kawm, Egypt

来源：

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY RESEARCH | 2008年 / 8卷 / 02期

关键词：

action research; methodology; practice; change; hospitality;

D O I：

10.1057/thr.2008.13

中图分类号：

F [经济];

学科分类号：

02 ;

摘要：

This paper discusses action research (AR) as a research methodology. AR attempts to solve problems and bring about change. AR can be regarded as a marriage between 'Theory' and 'Praxis', requiring collaboration between researchers and practitioners. This paper reviews AR and some methodological issues associated with it. The status of AR in hospitality industry and some reported AR studies are examined.

引用

页码：153 / 159

页数：7

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