Some Problems in the Philosophy of Science of Organizations

1 April 1978

journal article
Published by Academy of Management in Academy of Management Review

Vol. 3 (2), 193-201
https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.1978.4294841

Abstract

Application of ideas from the Philosophy of Science to the study of organizations promises to increase understanding of research successes and failures in the field, if three interrelated problems can be overcome. These problems and potential solutions to them are considered.

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