Richard A. Swanson, Thomas J. Chermack

Theory Building in Applied Disciplines (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

A Comprehensive Method, Tools, and Techniques for Building Sound Theory Richard Swanson and Thomas Chermack present a complete five-step approach for developing sound theory in applied disciplines, from conceptualizing a theory to creating relevant assessment criteria, establishing a research agenda to test the theory's validity, applying the theoretical concepts in the real world, and using that experience to further refine and improve the theory. The method is not restricted to any single discipline, nor is it limited by any research ideology. The authors provide a set of tools for each phase of the process, making this book accessible to a wide audience. And in addition to examples in each chapter, they offer two extended case examples of full theory building.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juli 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781609947347
• Artikelnr.: 39289136

Autorenporträt

Richard A. Swanson is Professor Emeritus of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development at the University of Minnesota. He is the author of fourteen books.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface

PART ONE FOUNDATIONS OF THEORY BUILDING
Chapter 1 -- To Hell with Gravity
Chapter 2 -- Foundations and Definitions of Theory Building
Chapter 3 -- The General Method of Theory Building in Applied Disciplines, Contributed by Susan A. Lynham

PART TWO PHASES OF THEORY BUILDING
Chapter 4 -- Conceptualize Phase
Chapter 5 -- Operationalize Phase
Chapter 6 -- Confirm Phase
Chapter 7 Apply Phase
Chapter 8 -- Refine Phase

PART THREE SUCCESSFUL THEORY BUILDING
Chapter 9 Case Example: Marsick & Watkin s Learning Organization Theory
Chapter 10 Case Example: Chermack s Scenario Planning Theory
Chapter 11 Figuring out the Present Status of a Theory
Chapter 12 Whatcha Gonna Do?
References
Index
About the Authors

Rezensionen

Swanson and Chermack argue that applied disciplines falter when either theory or practice dominates. The method of theory building in applied disciplines presented and detailed in this book is simple yet powerful.
Wayne F. Cascio, Robert H. Reynolds Chair in Global Leadership and Professor of Management, Business School, University of Colorado Denver

Theory Building in Applied Disciplines is a long-overdue book. Swanson and Chermack have made a truly significant contribution to the development of practice-based theories that will enrich applied disciplines.
Marshall Scott Poole, Professor of Communication, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

This book practices what it preaches by meshing theory and practice in an accessible and rigorous way. Scholars and graduate students will benefit from the advice and examples provided.
Kevin Dooley, Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, Arizona State University

This is a welcome addition to the growing conversation on the role of theory and theory development in applied disciplines.
David Whetten, Jack Wheatley Professor of Organizational Studies, Brigham Young University

Swanson and Chermack s excellent presentation and expansion of the phases of theory building in applied disciplines represents a significant contribution to the scholarly literature.
Pedro Reyes, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, The University of Texas System