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Towards a taxonomy of research misconduct: the case of business school research
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posted on 2023-06-09, 12:37 authored by Jeremy Kent HallJeremy Kent Hall, Ben MartinBen MartinThis paper examines the growing pressures and incentives encouraging research misconduct, along with the consequences, as illustrated by the case of business school research. Drawing on a review of the literature on different theoretical approaches to analysing organizational misconduct, we develop a formal taxonomy distinguishing appropriate conduct from blatantly inappropriate misconduct but with a specific focus on the ‘grey’ areas between these extremes in the form of questionable and inappropriate behaviour. We identify various sources of research misbehaviour and different categories of those affected. The aim is to provide a clearer understanding of what research behaviour is deemed appropriate or not, which stakeholders it affects, and the pressures and incentives likely to exacerbate such misconduct. We conclude with a discussion of how the taxonomy can help shape future good research practice (thereby setting a better example to students), and offer some propositions for future research
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- Published
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- Accepted version
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Research PolicyISSN
0048-7333Publisher
ElsevierExternal DOI
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2Volume
48Page range
414-427Department affiliated with
- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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- Yes
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2018-03-26First Open Access (FOA) Date
2019-09-21First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2018-03-23Usage metrics
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