Author: Tijssen R.J.W.

Source: Research Evaluation, Volume 12, Number 2, 1 August 2003 , pp. 91-103(13)

Publisher: Beech Tree Publishing

Abstract:

A critical discussion is presented of what could be understood as research excellence, and how to deal with fundamental issues and methodological challenges in operationalizing and evaluating this complex, multi-faceted notion in terms of measurable attributes at organizational levels. This paper argues for a systemic and interactive approach, combining multiple perspectives and stakeholders, while incorporating a wide range of information sources and quantitative indicators within the analytical framework of a ‘score-board’. Context-specific and customized score-boards show promise as a structuring tool in informed debate, indicator selection, comparative analysis and benchmarking studies of research excellence. Guidelines and recommendations are illustrated by way of a fictitious scoreboard with recent empirical data for economics research at the universities in the Netherlands.

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Document Type: Regular paper

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3152/147154403781776690

Publication date: 2003-08-01

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