Evidence and theory in Management Research

The following discussion agenda is on Evidence and Theory in Management Research:

1. Three approaches to evidence
• Management theories are made probable by evidence that supports them
• Evidence is gathered to illustrate the relevance of a theory
• Theory and evidence blend without a fixed relationship between them
2. Advances in a person's knowledge:
• An entirely new addition
• Complete replacement
• Conceptual subsumption
• Partial replacement
• Acceptable alternative

Reference
Griseri, P. (2002) "Chapter 11: Evidence, Research and Learning" Management Knowledge: A Critical View, Plagrave.