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Abstract
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in management is still in its infancy. Several studies suggest that managers in businesses and other organizations do not consult the scientific evidence when making decisions. To facilitate its uptake, we need to better understand practitioner attitudes and perceived barriers related to EBP. In medicine and nursing, an abundance of research exists on this subject, although such studies are rare in management. To address this gap, we surveyed 2,789 management practitioners in Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. Our findings indicate that most managers we studied have positive attitudes towards EBP. However, lack of time and a limited understanding of scientific research are perceived as major barriers to the uptake and implementation of EBP in management. Studies in other professions where EBP is far more established also report similar barriers. We discuss the implications of our findings for practice, education and research, providing suggestions to enhance use of EBP in management practice.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e0184594 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | PLoS ONE |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Oct 2017 |
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EBM: Employee perceptions of the use of evidence in management
Jepsen, D. & Rousseau, D. M.
3/02/14 → …
Project: Research
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How managerial evidence use relates to employee perceptions of leadership
Jepsen, D. & Rousseau, D. M., 2019, Working for the greater good: Inspiring people, designing jobs and leading organizations for a more inclusive society: Abstract Book of the 19th Eawop Congress. Turin, Italy: European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP), p. 286-287 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract › peer-review
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Uncovering the role of Managerial Evidence Use in the Employee Experience of Leadership and Learning
Jepsen, D. & Rousseau, D. M., 21 Feb 2016.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review