Sousa, Célio A.A.Hendriks, Paul H. J.2021-04-132021-04-132007http://hdl.handle.net/10400.24/1548For academic administrators, the management of research remains a matter more of hope than expectation. It has proved particularly difficult to measure quality. Managers typically view research as an asset . This essay argues that it is more useful to view research and its management as process , and explores the implications of doing so for managers and researchers alike.engTHAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE: THE MANAGEMENT OF ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGEjournal article