Walking New Avenues in Management Research Methods and Theories: Bridging Micro and Macro Domains

One of the most critical challenges faced by management scholars is how to integrate micro and macro research methods and theories. This article introduces a special issue of the Journal of Management addressing this integration challenge. First, the authors describe the nature of the micro—macro di...

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Published in:Journal of management 2011-03, Vol.37 (2), p.395-403
Main Authors: Aguinis, Herman, Boyd, Brian K., Pierce, Charles A., Short, Jeremy C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Epistemology
Management science
Management theory
Research methodology
Studies
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Summary:One of the most critical challenges faced by management scholars is how to integrate micro and macro research methods and theories. This article introduces a special issue of the Journal of Management addressing this integration challenge. First, the authors describe the nature of the micro—macro divide and its challenge for the field of management. Second, the authors provide a summary of each of the four guest editorials and seven articles published in the special issue and how each piece, in its own unique way and adopting a different perspective, makes a novel contribution toward addressing this challenge. Finally, they offer suggestions for future research that they hope will stimulate greater integration of management research with the goal of bridging not only the micro—macro gap but also the science—practice gap.
ISSN:0149-2063
1557-1211
DOI:10.1177/0149206310382456