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Research interests
Akhil Bhardwaj studies extreme events, which range from organizational disasters to (radical) innovation. He is interested in the epistemological problem of understanding the underlying dynamics that lead up to these events. Akhil also studies how thinking can be improved as well as the implications of AI adoption in the context of strategic management, entrepreneurship, and high-risk systems. His work is philosophically grounded in pragmatism. Prior to joining acedemia, Akhil worked as an engineer and manager at CAT., Inc, and consulted as a SOX compliance analyst for banks.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Business Studies, Doctor of Philosophy, The Architecture and Governance of Complex Artifacts, IE Business School
Sept 2014 → Oct 2019
External positions
Editorial Review Board, Academy of Management Review
1 Jan 2024 → …
Editorial Review Board, Journal of Operations Management
May 2022 → …
Keywords
- Disasters
- Regulation
- Extreme events
- Governance
- Epistemology
- Reasoning
- Innovation
- Artificial Intelligence
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Problem formulation for theorizing at the frontier: An Oliver Williamson inspired approach
Bhardwaj, A., Mahoney, J. T. & Nickerson, J., 1 Jan 2025, In: Strategic Management Review. 6, 2, 43 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Science as a vocation redux: Outsourcing the logic of discovery to AI
Bhardwaj, A., 16 Mar 2025, (Acceptance date) In: AI and Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The art of persuasion: Theorizing as argumentation
Bhardwaj, A., 17 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Strategic Organization.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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AI feels like an unstoppable force. But it is not a panacea for businesses or society
Bhardwaj, A. & Sergeeva, A., 18 Nov 2024, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Frontiers in Operations: The Confidence Trap in Operations Management Practices: Anatomy of Man-Made Disasters
Bhardwaj, A. & Akkermans, H., 1 Jul 2024, In: Manufacturing & Service Operations Management. 26, 4, p. 1245-1268 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Avoiding the confidence trap towards disaster: The reflective practitioner
Bhardwaj, A. (Speaker)
25 Oct 2024Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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Philosophy of science in management research
Bhardwaj, A. (Speaker)
Jun 2024Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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Qualitative Research Symposium 2025: Transparency, Openness and Rigour
Sergeeva, A. (Speaker) & Bhardwaj, A. (Contributor)
29 Jan 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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EURAM Conference 2024
Bhardwaj, A. (Speaker) & Sergeeva, A. (Contributor)
24 Jun 2024 → 28 Jun 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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Academy of Management Review (External organisation)
Bhardwaj, A. (Member)
1 Jan 2024Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel