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Perspective: Management Philosophy Enigma
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In an effort to clarify meaning, the article contemplates the variations and implications associated with the term management philosophy. The article presents some considerations of the term as reflected through management literature, corporate organizing documents, and the study of philosophy. The article sees the meaning of management philosophy as a reflection of American culture, and recommends the identification of a Pragmatic Philosophy of Management. The author suggests that without a clarification of meaning, management philosophers will have a conversation with one another and have no valuable input in the actual practice of management.That Word “Organization”
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The article discusses the importance and various meanings of the word organization within the field of management science. For management education students, the author finds that the word is used in an aloof manner, most frequently in the United States. He attributes this occurrence to the different ways in which the word is used, including the way in which a company is managed and also as another word for the company itself. Other definitions also exist and the author argues that having so many meanings for one word dilutes its importance within the professional world.Building Theories from Case Study Research
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This paper describes the process of inducting theory using case studies—from specifying the research questions to reaching closure. Some features of the process, such as problem definition and construct validation, are similar to hypothesis-testing research. Others, such as within-case analysis and replication logic, are unique to the inductive, case-oriented process. Overall, the process described here is highly iterative and tightly linked to data. This research approach is especially appropriate in new topic areas. The resultant theory is often novel, testable, and empirically valid. Finally, framebreaking insights, the tests of good theory (e.g., parsimony, logical coherence), and convincing grounding in the evidence are the key criteria for evaluating this type of research.“The Promise of Entrepreneurship As a Field of Research”: A Few Comments and Some Suggested Extensions
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The author comments on the article “The Promise of Entrepreneurship As a Field of Research” and makes suggestions on possible extensions. The author states that the article should not describe entrepreneurship using only one dimension, and suggests two additional dimensions that would help capture the exact nature of what entrepreneurship is. The author mentions the article “Thinking About Entrepreneurship: A Fuzzy Set Approach,” by R. W. Hornaday, and talks about how economic innovation, organizational creation, and profit seeking in the market sector are key elements in creating a comprehensive definition for entrepreneurship. The author admits that entrepreneurship doesn't require organizational creation but suggests that it is the complementary effects that constitute entrepreneurship.
