The philosophy of management research /
Tsang, Eric W. K.,
The philosophy of management research / Eric W.K. Tsang. - x, 233 pages ; 24 cm. - Routledge advances in management and business studies ; 64 .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Philosophy: an under-laborer serving researchers -- Explanation: different ways of answering'why?' -- Assumptions: not something to be assumed away -- Theory testing: a seemingly straightforward process -- Generalization: a controversial endeavor -- Replication: an ignored necessity -- Historiography: a neglected research method -- Looking ahead: to be, or not to be, a science.
9780815350767 RM231.50 (PTSL)
Management--Research--Philosophy.
The philosophy of management research / Eric W.K. Tsang. - x, 233 pages ; 24 cm. - Routledge advances in management and business studies ; 64 .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Philosophy: an under-laborer serving researchers -- Explanation: different ways of answering'why?' -- Assumptions: not something to be assumed away -- Theory testing: a seemingly straightforward process -- Generalization: a controversial endeavor -- Replication: an ignored necessity -- Historiography: a neglected research method -- Looking ahead: to be, or not to be, a science.
9780815350767 RM231.50 (PTSL)
Management--Research--Philosophy.