Reflecting on reviewing : applying conflict management research
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Journal of Organizational Behavior
Publication Date
11-1-2014
Volume
35
Issue
8
First Page
1079
Last Page
1092
Keywords
Conflict management, Dissensus, Open-mindedness, Reviewing
Abstract
Reviewing manuscripts is vital for developing knowledge and promoting the capabilities of researchers. This article uses conflict management research to examine the opportunities and obstacles in making reviewing constructive for the field and for individual researchers. Although dissensus has been thought to reflect how individual biases and organizational dynamics frustrate reviewing, research suggests that when, discussed open-mindedly, conflicts can stimulate effective reviewing. Research on open-mindedness provides guidance for how researchers, editors, and referees can voice their conflicts and integrate their ideas to make high quality decisions and learn. However, current practices make it challenging to manage conflict openly and constructively. Fostering open-minded discussion among researchers, editors, and referees could be an important component in making traditional and new forms of reviewing effective.
DOI
10.1002/job.1964
Print ISSN
08943796
E-ISSN
10991379
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
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Full-text Version
Publisher’s Version
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Tjosvold, D. (2014). Reflecting on reviewing: Applying conflict management research. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 35(8), 1079-1092. doi: 10.1002/job.1964