Multi-Methodological Research in Operations Management

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Choi, Tsan-Ming; Cheng, T. C. E.; Zhao, Xiande
• 署名单位: Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong Polytechnic University; China Europe International Business School
• 刊物名称: PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
• ISSN/ISSBN: 1059-1478
• DOI: 10.1111/poms.12534
• 发表日期: 2016
• 页码: 379-389
• 关键词: Supply chain; Inventory management; INFORMATION; QUALITY; procurement; systems; service; field

摘要

The major research methodologies deployed for operations management (OM) research include analytical modeling research (e.g., optimization, computational, and simulation models), quantitative empirical research (e.g., surveys, and event studies), and case study research. In recent years, there is an emerging trend toward employing a multi-methodological approach (MMA) to address complex and intriguing OM issues. The MMA helps derive solid research results and boost the scientific merit of OM research. We examine this research trend and present some MMAs germane to the pursuit of rigorous and scientific OM research. We also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of such MMAs.