Coherence and complexity: ambiguity and (mis)‐understanding across management teams

Cairns, George; Burt, George; Beech, Nic

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“…Finally, the grounded theory study of Cairns, Burt, and Beech (2001) examined the concepts of cohesion and conflict as they were manifested in the interactions of a management team during their yearlong participation in a management development program. The authors' primary interest was the study of coherence-"the wholeness or consistency in managing strategic change and competition, which has to embrace both thought and action, in intra and intercompany relations" (p. 24).…”

Section: A Comparative Analysis Of Three Methods For Theory Buildingmentioning

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Research Methods for Theory Building in Applied Disciplines: A Comparative Analysis

Torraco¹

2002

Advances in Developing Human Resources

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The problem and the solution. This volume presents an anthology of methods for theory building in applied disciplines. Each chapter has described the assumptions and methods of distinct approaches for developing theory. This chapter takes a collective view of research methods for theory building. Although the theorist can choose from a menu of the methods that have been discussed, certain characteristics of the methods themselves can lead to more productive theorizing depending on the particular research purpose of the theorist. This chapter presents a comparative analysis of research methods for theory building that leads to deeper understanding of the methods and their unique contributions to theoretical knowledge.

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Research Methods for Theory Building in Applied Disciplines: A Comparative Analysis

Torraco¹

2002

Advances in Developing Human Resources

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“…Cairns et al (2001) embarked on a yearlong study of the impact of conflict and coherence on the functioning of management teams. The researchers examined the events of a single organization with particular focus on managerial function and responsiveness to drivers external to the organization.…”

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“…Although few grounded theory research studies have been printed in the publications affiliated with HRD, several studies have focused on research questions relevant to the field. Pertinent grounded theory research has included an examination of individual responses to organizational change (Johansen, 1991(Johansen, , 2001, the exploration of leadership values for quality in a manufacturing context (Franche're, 1995), intrafirm conflicts in the formation of business strategies in corporate settings (Shaffer & Hillman, 2000), patient perceptions of the quality of care (Radwin, 2000), and the impact of conflict and cohesion on organizational learning and performance (Cairns, Burt, & Beech, 2001).…”

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“…Another important and growing area associated with HRD and organizational success is team development and conflict management (Rothwell et al, 1995;Swanson & Holton, 2001). Cairns et al (2001) embarked on a yearlong study of the impact of conflict and coherence on the functioning of management teams. The researchers examined the events of a single organization with particular focus on managerial function and responsiveness to drivers external to the organization.…”

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Grounded Theory Research and Theory Building

Egan¹

2002

Advances in Developing Human Resources

102

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The problem and the solution. A challenging mandate recently advanced by human resource development (HRD) scholars and practitioners has been the development of theory with clear implications for practice. The grounded theory research approach presents promising possibilities for the development of theoretical frameworks that emerge from research situated in practice and enhance the HRD theorist-HRD practitioner partnership in the process of theory building.The objective of this chapter is to outline the general tenets of and approach to grounded theory research and their relationship to theory building. First, the definition and foundations of grounded theory research are detailed. Second, a model and outline of the process of grounded theory research follow. Third, key aspects for the evaluation of grounded theory research are presented along with human resource development (HRD)-related examples of grounded theory research. The final sections discuss challenges, limitations, and possibilities for the use of grounded theory research for theory building in HRD and other applied disciplines.

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Cohérence et cohésion de l’équipe de direction dans la PME

Pech-Varguez

Cisneros

Genin

et al. 2010

Revue internationale P.M.E.

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Dans cette recherche, nous discutons de la mise en place d’un système formel de gestion et de son impact sur la cohérence et la cohésion dans des équipes de direction de PME. La cohérence est le degré d’articulation entre les différentes fonctions des membres d’un groupe qui permet, à travers la réalisation d’objectifs individuels spécifiques, d’atteindre les objectifs collectifs ; la cohésion est le degré d’adhésion volontaire des membres du groupe à un idéal, une aspiration ou un projet commun, qui leur permet, à travers le partage de valeurs et de sentiments gratifiants, de se renforcer émotionnellement les uns les autres et ainsi de faire face comme un tout aux défis qu’ils rencontrent. Notre approche méthodologique est une recherche-action exploratoire effectuée dans trois PME du secteur hôtelier. Nous avons multiplié les sources de données pour améliorer la qualité de la compréhension des expériences vécus. Parmi les résultats, nous montrons l’existence d’une relation vertueuse entre la cohésion et la cohérence, et mettons en évidence comment l’implantation d’un système formel de gestion peut améliorer simultanément, ou non, la cohésion et la cohérence, selon la situation initiale de la cohésion dans l’équipe dirigeante. Un minimum de cohésion est nécessaire pour mettre en place un système de gestion formel qui va lui-même, à terme, améliorer la cohérence. De plus, la cohérence et ses conséquences positives peuvent aider à améliorer la cohésion.

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Coherence and complexity: ambiguity and (mis)‐understanding across management teams

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Research Methods for Theory Building in Applied Disciplines: A Comparative Analysis

Research Methods for Theory Building in Applied Disciplines: A Comparative Analysis

Grounded Theory Research and Theory Building

Cohérence et cohésion de l’équipe de direction dans la PME

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