Search Results - subject:"Theory Development"

Propensity score analysis: an alternative statistical approach for HRD researchers

Keiffer, Greggory L.; Lane, Forrest C. - In: European Journal of Training and Development 40 (2016) 8/9, pp. 660-675

Purpose This paper aims to introduce matching in propensity score analysis (PSA) as an alternative statistical approach for researchers looking to make causal inferences using intact groups. Design/methodology/approach An illustrative example demonstrated the varying results of analysis of...

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A Post-Positivist Framework for Using and Building Theory in Online Instructional Design

Ausburn, Lynna J.; Dodd, Bucky J.; Baukal Jr., Charles E. - In: International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course … 6 (2016) 4, pp. 53-70

particularly on post-positivist frameworks and perspectives. Building from prior work in theory development, this paper makes … several novel contributions to enhancing understanding of theory development processes and their use in online teaching and … course design. Two unique theory analysis and development tools are proposed. The theory development diagnostic matrix is …

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Theory development in China-based supply chain management research : A literature review

Liu, Xiaohong; McKinnon, Alan C. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 27 (2016) 3, pp. 972-1001

impression of the level of theory development in Chinese SCM research. Practical implications This study provides a general … kind to review China-based SCM research systematically from the perspective of theory development. It should support the …

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Enhancing theory development in service research

Brodie, Roderick J.; Gustafsson, Anders - In: Journal of Service Management 27 (2016) 1, pp. 2-8

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore enhancing theory development in service research and provide an …

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Enhancing theory development in service research

Brodie, Roderick J.; Gustafsson, Anders - In: Journal of service management 27 (2016) 1, pp. 2-8

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Building international business theory : a grounded theory approach

Gligor, David M.; Esmark, Carol L.; Gölgeci, Ismail - In: Journal of international business studies : JIBS ; an … 47 (2016) 1, pp. 93-111

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Beyond form and function : why do consumers value product design?

Kumar, Minu; Noble, Charles H. - In: Journal of business research : JBR 69 (2016) 2, pp. 613-620

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How to develop theory and keep our jobs? : the role of academic "gatherings" in our theory development practice

Tähtinen, Jaana; Ryan, Annmarie; Holmlund, Maria - In: Marketing theory 16 (2016) 2, pp. 250-256

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How environmental innovations emerge and proliferate in supply networks : a complex adaptive systems perspective

Nair, Anand; Yan, Tingting; Ro, Young Kyun; Oke, Adegoke; … - In: The journal of supply chain management : a global … 52 (2016) 2, pp. 66-86

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Marketing's forthcoming age of imagination

Zaltman, Gerald - In: AMS review : official publication of the Academy of … 6 (2016) 3/4, pp. 99-115

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