Insider econometrics: a guide to management scholars

Resumen

Purpose – This paper aims to present a new trend in management research: the Insider Econometrics approach. Design/methodology/approach – The authors argue that the use of internal organizational data not available in public sources can benefit both researchers interested in advancing theories and practitioners interested to improve the decision-making toward more solid and evidence-based grounds. Findings – The authors demonstrate the subjects involved in Insider Econometrics realm and provide a framework to guide management scholars to successfully engage in research involving strong partnerships between academia and real world organizations. Originality/value – This paper introduces a guide to Insider Econometric research to management scholars.