The importance of theoretical contribution and joining existing debates is essential for publishing scientific studies. Therefore, a paper has to be framed and positioned well…
Our discussion on ‘engaged scholarship’ as a way to generate knowledge for both theory and practice continues. Based on Van de Ven and Johnson (2006)…
Recently we were discussing theoretical contributions and practical relevance in various ways. Moreover, in our last meeting we came across the term engaged scholarship coined by…
Continuing with the debate on organization theory, in our next meeting we look at the counterpoint by Davis (2015) to Celebrating Organization Theory (Lounsbury &…
Theoretical relevance and contributions are crucial ingredients for succeeding in the publishing process but also for enhancing the progress of the research field. As Suddably…
Over time, sensemaking became one of the most influential perspectives in the field of management and organization studies. Since its development by Karl Weick (1969,…
Quite often I find myself reading papers where there is an interesting case (study) presented, but after reading the full paper I have and empty…
At one of the sub-plenary sessions at EGOS 2014, Robert Chia stated that “in order to really think outside the box, you should ask where…
When the ‘common man’ on the street says, “I have a theory”, it implies that he/she has a speculative hunch regarding something. In science, “theory”…
In a upcoming book chapter, published in “Advancing Research on Projects and Temporary Organizations“, Johann Packendorff raise the following concern: “At a time when project…