
Mats Alvesson
Professor

Constructing mystery: Empirical matters in theory development
Author
Summary, in English
We outline a research methodology developed around two basic elements: the active discovery and/or creation of mysteries and the subsequent solving of the mysteries. A key element is the reflexive opening up of established theory and vocabulary through a systematic search for deviations from what would be expected. given established wisdom, in empirical contexts. "Data" are seen as an inspiration for critical dialogues between theoretical frameworks and empirical work.
Department/s
- Department of Business Administration
Publishing year
2007
Language
English
Pages
1265-1281
Publication/Series
Academy of Management Review
Volume
32
Issue
4
Document type
Journal article
Publisher
Academy of Management
Topic
- Business Administration
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 0363-7425