In this paper we examine some fundamental epistemological issues in building theory for applied management science, by which we mean theory that can be usefully applied in a scientific approach to management research and practice. We first define and distinguish “grand theory” from...

Despite the boom corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability are enjoying nowadays in the agendas of both small and big companies, we still have difficulties in providing a clear definition of the concept of sustainability. There is no consensus on the criteria to be used to define...

Einleitung: Der ‚böse‘ Markt und der ‚gute‘ Markt -- Das Vorhaben: Dekonstruktion und Rekonstruktion des Marktes -- Der Markt, durch die Brille der Logik betrachtet -- Das Ziel: Aufklärung über die Verwendung des Marktbegriffs.-Der Marktbegriff im Auge des Betrachters: Die Logikbrille...

The history of economics has often been described as the “history of economic thought.” In this essay, I explore an alternative perspective that builds on the French tradition of historical epistemology and treats economics as a social practice. I argue that a practice-based view provides a...

This article argues that critical realism (CR) offers an ontological position suited to understanding the dynamic relations between multinational companies (MNCs) and the complex political spaces within which they operate. After outlining the core assumptions of CR, the key arguments are...

Historische Einordnung -- Epistemologische Grundlagen -- Ökonomische Theorie -- Gesellschaftstheorie und normative Positionen -- Untersuchung der Vorwürfe der Normativität und Unwissenschaftlichkeit.

This paper provides textual evidence of Keynes's writing and composing on issues which are linked to philosophy, moral science and economics. As a philosopher Keynes was concerned with contemporary discussion on knowledge, probability, judgment and methods of reasoning. He participated in the...

This paper provides textual evidence of Keynes's writing and composing on issues which are linked to philosophy, moral science and economics. As a philosopher Keynes was concerned with contemporary discussion on knowledge, probability, judgment and methods of reasoning. He participated in the...