Challenges and Opportunities of Using Action Research to Develop a Strategic Redundancy Implementation Model

Download or read book Challenges and Opportunities of Using Action Research to Develop a Strategic Redundancy Implementation Model written by Madeleine Stevens and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This case study discusses the development of a strategic redundancy implementation model over a 5-year longitudinal study within a private sector, automation engineering organization. Action research was used to drive continuous improvement through four iterations of developing a strategic redundancy implementation model. Each model was designed in accordance with the action research cycle of first identifying the problem, followed by understanding the theories and concepts that underpin the problem, succeeded by the collection of data through multiple methods as part of a qualitative study. Through this process, knowledge construction was created through critical reflection and learning undertaken by the action researcher. This case study will address the practical challenges and opportunities associated with conducting action research within an organizational setting. How and when researchers should consider using action research as a research methodology is discussed, aligned to a real-life scenario where dynamic change was essential for organizational survival. The key elements of action research, including the role of the researcher, key skills required, and the theoretical underpinning of action research are discussed.