Constructing mystery:: Empirical matters in theory development

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Alvesson, Mats; Kaerreman, Dan
• 署名单位: Lund University
• 刊物名称: ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0363-7425
• DOI: 10.5465/amr.2007.26586822
• 发表日期: 2007
• 页码: 1265-1281
• 关键词: organization; GENDER; work; PARADIGMS; IDENTITY; emotion

摘要

We outline a research methodology developed around two basic elements: the active discovery and/or creation of mysteries and the subsequent solving of the mysteries. A key element is the reflexive opening up of established theory and vocabulary through a systematic search for deviations from what would be expected. given established wisdom, in empirical contexts. Data are seen as an inspiration for critical dialogues between theoretical frameworks and empirical work.