Theory building trends in international management research : an archival review of preferred methods
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Kriek, H.S. (Drikus)
Beaty, David
Nkomo, Stella M., 1947-
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Juta
Abstract
A number of distinguished scholars believe that for theory development to occur within a field,
qualitative research must precede quantitative research in order for the field to progress toward
maturity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the international management literature
from 1991–2007 to ascertain current levels of use of qualitative, quantitative, conceptual and
joint (quantitative and qualitative) research methods in the field. Results indicate that scholars
employ quantitative methods more than qualitative methods. The implications of these findings
for future theory development and the generation of context relevant international management
knowledge are discussed.
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Qualitative research methods, Quantitative research methods, Conceptual research methods, Joint research methods
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Kriek, HS, Beaty, D & Nkomo, S 2009, 'Theory building trends in international management research: an archival review of preferred methods', South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 126-135. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_ecoman.html]