FROM ETHICAL CONDUCT TO RESPONSIBLE SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT RESEARCH

De la conducta ética a la ciencia responsable en la investigación en gestión

ABSTRACT

This essay examines how p-hacking and HARKing compromise integrity in management research. Competitive pressures and the “publish or perish” culture often foster questionable practices, resulting in distorted findings and low reproducibility. The discussion critiques overreliance on p-values and neglect of effect sizes and proposes solutions through transparency, preregistration, and open science. Systemic reforms are advocated to strengthen reliability, promote responsible science, and enhance the societal relevance of scientific contributions.

Keywords:
HARKing; management research; p-hacking; questionable research; research ethics.