That obscure object of desire: The management of academic knowledge

Abstract

For academic administrators, the management of research remains a matter more of hope than expectation. It has proved particularly difficult to measure quality. Managers typically view research as an 'asset'. This essay argues that it is more useful to view research and its management as 'process', and explores the implications of doing so for managers and researchers alike. © 2007 Springer Science + Business Media B.V.