Abstract
The importance of studying change has grown as a result of the rapid social, environmental, and other changes. Yet little or no scholarly research has been conducted on the theories deployed to the study of change.
This paper is closes this gap in the literature. It develops a framework that researchers can use to ensure their choice of theory supports the topic and research questions of their study. This allows for greater validity, reliability and generalizability of the findings. The framework consists of two dimensions: Radical / Incremental change and Planned / Emergent change. The two dimensions form four change quadrants in which studies can be located.
This paper is closes this gap in the literature. It develops a framework that researchers can use to ensure their choice of theory supports the topic and research questions of their study. This allows for greater validity, reliability and generalizability of the findings. The framework consists of two dimensions: Radical / Incremental change and Planned / Emergent change. The two dimensions form four change quadrants in which studies can be located.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | BAM2014 Conference Proceedings |
Number of pages | 24 |
Publication status | Published - 9 Sept 2014 |
Event | British Academy of Management Conference 2014 - University of Ulster, Belfast, United Kingdom Duration: 9 Sept 2014 → 11 Sept 2014 |
Conference
Conference | British Academy of Management Conference 2014 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Belfast |
Period | 9/09/14 → 11/09/14 |