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Understanding Social Science Jargon
Social science writing often employs specialized language, or jargon, which can make it dense and challenging to understand, particularly for newcomers to the field. Jargon serves as a…
The Ph.D. Degree and Its Role in an Academic Career
For individuals aiming to build a career in academia, earning a Ph.D. is generally an essential step. Universities and research institutions typically expect faculty members to conduct independent…
How to Do Gap-Spotting in Social Science and Management Research
Gap-spotting is a critical and foundational skill in social science and management research. At its core, it involves identifying areas within the existing literature that are incomplete, contradictory,…
Generating Interesting Research Questions Through Problematization
Today, I read this research paper on generating interesting research questions through problematization. The paper is by Alvesson and Sandberg (2011). As always, I am trying to make…
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Whetten (1989): “What Constitutes a Theoretical Contribution?” Whetten provides a framework for identifying strong theories. A good theory answers four questions: Whetten stresses that a theory must define…
Similarities between Process theory and Nolan stages of growth
While Process Theory and Nolan’s Stages of Growth approach the study of technology in organizations from different angles, there are several similarities between them that reflect their shared…
Markus & Robey: Information Technology and Organizational Change
Understanding How Technology Shapes Organizations: Insights from Markus and Robey In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping how organizations operate and adapt.…