Organizational factors influencing scholarly performance: a multivariate study of biomedical research groups

Maaike Verbree, Edwin Horlings, Peter Groenewegen, Inge Weijden and Peter Besselaar ()
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Maaike Verbree: University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam
Edwin Horlings: Rathenau Instituut
Peter Groenewegen: VU University Amsterdam
Inge Weijden: CWTS, Leiden University
Peter Besselaar: VU University Amsterdam

Scientometrics, 2015, vol. 102, issue 1, No 3, 25-49

Abstract: Abstract Bibliometric studies often measure and compare scholarly performance, but they rarely investigate why universities, departments, and research groups do have different performance. In this paper we try to explain differences in scholarly performance of research groups in terms of organizational variables. In order to do this, we extensively review the relevant literature, and develop a model using two theoretical approaches. A multivariate analysis shows which of the independent variables do play a role in the various scholarly performance dimensions. The study shows what organizational strategies may help in optimizing performance in various dimensions. Implications are discussed.

Keywords: Research performance; Scholarly performance indicators; Resource dependence; Task group effectiveness; Research leadership; Research management; Networking (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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