Maria José Tonelli: rigor and relevance in research

Abstract

Purpose

This paper is a conversation with Maria José Tonelli, conducted by Santiago Ibarreche, about her career as an Iberoamerican scholar.

Design/methodology/approach

Interview.

Findings

The interview explores Tonelli's career, her achievements and continued search for excellence in her institution, the IAM, and her country Brazil, as well as the way she has coped with life's demands.

Originality/value

The interview in this special section, A Life in Research, brings out an individual scholar's experience and history, not only as recognition of scholarly impact, but also as recognition of the person.

Citation

Ibarreche, S. (2012), "Maria José Tonelli: rigor and relevance in research", Management Research, Vol. 10 No. 2, pp. 143-148. https://doi.org/10.1108/1536-541211251616