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This chapter argues that discrepancies—‘gaps’—between management teaching, research and practice are integral parts of the teachings of management, as are discussions on how the gaps should be closed. Popular ideas of leadership similarly serve to reinforce the teachings of management.
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Brunsson, K. (2017). Gaps. In: The Teachings of Management. SpringerBriefs in Business. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56120-2_8
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