When research assessment exercises leave room for opportunistic behavior by the subjects under evaluation

Volume: 13, Issue: 3, Pages: 830 - 840
Published: Aug 1, 2019
Abstract
This study inserts in the stream of research on the perverse effects that PBRF systems can induce in the subjects evaluated. The authors’ opinion is that more often than not, it is the doubtful scientific basis of the evaluation criteria that leave room for opportunistic behaviors. The work examines the 2004–2010 Italian national research assessment (VQR) to test the lack of possible opportunistic behavior by universities in order to limit the...
Paper Details
Title
When research assessment exercises leave room for opportunistic behavior by the subjects under evaluation
Published Date
Aug 1, 2019
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
830 - 840
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