Advancing New Theory Development in the Field of International Management

This paper seeks to re-engage international management (IM) scholars in conducting research that aims to develop breakthrough knowledge for major advancement. A "phenomenon-motivated, existing-theory informed, and interdisciplinary-based" investigative approach is proposed based on an anal...

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Published in:Management international review 2011-12, Vol.51 (6), p.787
Main Authors: Cheng, Joseph L C, Guo, Wenxin, Skousen, Bradley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Globalization
Interdisciplinary aspects
International business
Investigations
Knowledge
Management theory
Organization studies
Social sciences
Strategic management
Studies
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Summary:This paper seeks to re-engage international management (IM) scholars in conducting research that aims to develop breakthrough knowledge for major advancement. A "phenomenon-motivated, existing-theory informed, and interdisciplinary-based" investigative approach is proposed based on an analysis of the new theory development process with illustrations from the influential works of a select group of pioneering researchers in IM and related fields. Five emerging IM phenomena resulting from recent changes in the global business environment are recommended for study using the proposed investigative approach to create new theories that have both scholarly and practical significance. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0938-8249
1861-8901
DOI:10.1007/s11575-011-0105-0