Session 1

Question 1

Conceptual research

Answer 1

no empirical content, there is no data.
- Conceptual work is published in certain journals.
- The thesis will not be exclusively
… it must have an empirical component.

Question 2

Empirical research

Answer 2

uses data in a
systematic way to answer a research question.
It has theory, a phenomenon, and data. Data can be quantitative, qualitative or both.

Question 3

Types of empirical research

Answer 3

Inductive and deductive research

Question 4

Inductive research

Answer 4

Ends with a theory, building theory with data. Commonly used for qualitative data.

Question 5

deductive research

Answer 5

Begins with a theory, testing theory with data. Commonly used for quantitative data.

Question 6

Definition theory

Answer 6

A theory is a statement of relations among concepts within a set of boundary assumptions and constraints.

Question 7

A function of a theory

Answer 7

that of preventing the observer from being dazzled by the full-blown complexity of natural or concrete events.

Question 8

What is a theory - abstraction

Answer 8

The vocabulary of science has two basic functions:
1. Adequately describe the objects and events being investigates, and
2. To establish theories by which objects and events can be explained and predicted.

Question 9

Constructs

Answer 9

Terms which, though not observational either directly or indirectly, may be applied or even defined on the basis of observations – more abstract.

Question 10

Variable

Answer 10

An observable entity which is capable of assuming two or more values – more concrete.

Question 11

Hypotheses

Answer 11

Concrete and operational statements built from specific variables – formulated and tested in quantitative research.

Question 12

propositions

Answer 12

More abstract – often formulated as outcome of qualitative research.

Question 13

AMJ management Canvas

Answer 13

is a template highlighting the core elements of empirical research. It helps researchers move from an initial research idea to a well-defined research proposal and, over time, to a fully developed research project.

Question 14

AMJ consists of four parts

Answer 14

1. framing of the study
2. theoretical framework
3. empirical methodology
4. conclusions

Question 15

The puzzle

Answer 15

The puzzle specifies the domain of management theory to which the project seeks to contribute. It entails a broad question that preoccupies a large community of management scholars.

Question 16

Audience and prior research

Answer 16

• Which audience should find your research interesting and relevant?
• How does prior research adress the puzzle?
• Is the audience composed of those who have done the prior research, or is the audience different?

Question 17

Research Question

Answer 17

• What specific question foes your research answer?
• Why is it important to answer this RQ?

Question 18

RQs connect key contructs and should identify the following key constructs

Answer 18

1. It should not be to ambitious, broad enough to be non-trivial, yet narrow enough to be answerable.
2. Should address the gap to be filled.
3. Takes time and many iterations to identify a good research question.