Constructing mystery: Empirical matters in theory development
(2007) In Academy of Management Review 32(4). p.1265-1281- Abstract
- We outline a research methodology developed around two basic elements: the active discovery and/or creation of mysteries and the subsequent solving of the mysteries. A key element is the reflexive opening up of established theory and vocabulary through a systematic search for deviations from what would be expected. given established wisdom, in empirical contexts. "Data" are seen as an inspiration for critical dialogues between theoretical frameworks and empirical work.
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- author
- Alvesson, Mats LU and Kärreman, Dan LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2007
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
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- Academy of Management Review
- volume
- 32
- issue
- 4
- pages
- 1265 - 1281
- publisher
- Academy of Management
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- wos:000249754300013
- scopus:35349027260
- ISSN
- 0363-7425
- language
- English
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- yes
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- 53ca1a54-03fc-438b-83b3-4157ed7575b1 (old id 656324)
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