Unconventional Methodology in Organization and Management Research

Researchers in organization and management studies often rely on traditional research methods such as surveys and interviews, discouraging innovation. This book introduces twelve unconventional methodologies to encourage dialogue and experimentation in developing innovative approaches to organization and management research. The methodological perspective shapes our interpretation of information and influences our theorizing, thinking, and writing. This book is valuable for academic researchers, doctoral candidates, and Master's students in organization and management studies.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 22 March 2018
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Most researchers in organization and management studies tend to rely on two or three traditional research methods such as surveys and interviews. This approach is perceived as a safe bet, discouraging innovation due to academic incentives and rewards. However, research participants are experiencing survey fatigue, and using the same old methods risks producing the same old findings. This book presents twelve unconventional methodologies in organization and management research. These include exploring unconventional research settings and data sources, employing unconventional research designs and data collection methods, utilizing unconventional analytic approaches, and leveraging new technology developments. The primary objective is to foster dialogue and experimentation in developing innovative and unconventional approaches to organization and management research.

Several commentators have raised concerns about the formulaic nature of research methods, advocating for greater diversity in research approaches. The methodological perspective we adopt significantly shapes our interpretation of the information gathered. Different methods yield different types of information, leading to distinct ways of understanding the phenomena under investigation. Our methods influence our theoretical frameworks, thinking styles, reasoning processes, and writing and reporting styles of research.

This book is of immense value to academic researchers in the field of organization and management studies, doctoral candidates, and master's students pursuing MBA and similar programs. It offers valuable insights and alternative approaches that can expand our understanding of organizational dynamics and management practices. By embracing unconventional methodologies, researchers can contribute to the advancement of the field and inspire new research directions.

\n Weight: 484g\n
Dimension: 234 x 157 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780198796985\n \n