Issues related to the synthesizing of insider action research

Discuss issues related to the synthesising of insider action research. In particular, discuss strategies for linking the theory examined in this week’s readings to local understanding, and creating possibilities rather than reinforcing limits. The importance of ‘negotiating the research role’ was examined this week. If your organisational role is that of internal consultant, then your research role is integral to that role. On the other hand, if you are a manager, then you are taking on the researcher role in addition. Discuss how this may create confusion, what the issues may be and how these may be resolved.