Abstract
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.
Strategic management; Insider econometrics; Research methods in management
