The Fragmented State of Management Studies: Reasons and Consequences

Whitley, Richard

doi:10.1111/j.1467-6486.1984.tb00415.x

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“…At various times, however, leadership and management have been described as being extensively researched yet having a high level of uncertainty about their conceptual underpinnings (see Burns, 1978 andGrint, 1995 for comment). In this vein we can point to instances where both leadership and management theory and research have been described as having a history of being fragmented and confusing (Gill, 2006;Hales, 1986Hales, , 1999Quinn, 1984;Whitley, 1984), being unconnected (Quinn, 1984;Hales 1986), needing a better appreciation of context (Fry and Kriger, 2009;Hales, 1999;Jepson, 2009;Osborn, et al, 2002;Osborn and Marion, 2009;Porter and McLaughlin, 2006;Zaccaro and Klimoski, 2001) and being derived from differing academic disciplines (Ghoshal, 2005;Gill, 2006). The similarity of these comments made separately about leadership and management is profound and raises the recurring question: are scholars discussing one and the same concept?…”

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Exploring power assumptions in the leadership and management debate

Edwards

Schedlitzki

Turnbull

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Leadership &Amp; Organization Development Journal

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to take a fresh look at the leadership and management debate through exploring underlying power assumptions in the literature. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is a conceptual discussion that draws on the power-based literature to develop a framework to help conceptually understand leadership in relation to management. Findings – The paper highlights the historically clichéd nature of comments regarding conceptual similarities and differences between leadership and management. The paper draws attention to a problem within this debate – a confusion regarding assumptions of power. As a result the paper brings to the forefront perspectives of management that are of an emergent and non-work perspective which enables the development of a framework of the literature that includes managers “doing” leadership, managers “becoming” leaders, “being” leaders and managers, and leaders “doing” management. The paper goes on to explore the meaning and potential behind each part of the framework and suggests a need to develop an understanding of “doing” leadership and management and “being” managers and leaders through an exploration of “becoming” in organisations. Originality/value – This paper provides a new perspective on the leadership and management or leadership vs management question by introducing a non-work, emergent or personal perspective on management. Furthermore, this paper concludes that whether leadership and management are similar or different is dependent upon which power construct underlies each phenomenon, a consideration that has been neglected in the leadership and management debate for some time.

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“…Esses pressupostos pautavam-se em normas, padrões de carreira, estruturas de recompensas do desenvolvimento científico (Merton, 1964) e na separação entre o que seria ou não considerado conhecimento científico (Berger & Luckman, 2008 (McGuire, 1982). Outra característica relevante nesse contexto é o nível de concentração e controle a um específico (e, possivelmente, restrito) grupo de especialistas, o que Whitley (1984) denomina "líderes intelectuais". Segundo o autor, essa concentração em Administração é baixa, o que reflete um campo com relativa fluidez no acesso a dados, literatura e cujo conhecimento não está limitado a um grupo de intelectuais.…”

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“…Seus caminhos possivelmente se confundem com a pró-pria história do desenvolvimento do conhecimento científico. Desde a antiguidade, tem-se conhecimento da preocupação de pesquisadores das mais diversas áreas em não se isolar e compartilhar seus conhecimentos e achados (Whitley, 1984).…”

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“…Muitas críticas ecoam quanto à fragmentação da ciên-cia na pesquisa em Administração (Mellahi & Wilkinson, 2004;Tonelli, Caldas, Lacombe, & Tinoco, 2004;Whitley, 1984;Zald, 1996). Vergara e Branco (1993) alertam quanto à questão do reducionismo e fragmentação em administração, argumentando que "[...] a ilusão de uma ciência isenta de valores, fundamentada nessa fragmentação e por tanto tempo mitificada, mostrou-se conveniente para validar o descomprometimento com os resultados de muitas experiências e práticas científicas".…”

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Fragmentação do conhecimento científico em administração: uma análise crítica

2014

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Fragmentation of scientific knowledge in administration: a critical analysis Fragmentación del conocimiento científico en administración: un análisis crítico RESUMOEste estudo objetiva retomar a discussão da fragmentação da ciência, explorar como esse fenômeno manifesta-se em Administração e quais suas implicações para o avanço do conhecimento científico. Para tanto, utilizou-se a interface entre os campos de Operações e Recursos Humanos como caso ilustrativo. A metodologia adotada foi o estudo bibliométrico por meio de um mapeamento estruturado da produção científica dessas duas grandes áreas. Os resultados indicaram que ambas evoluíram de modo independente, com pouca sinergia entre os autores dos diferentes campos. Foram evidenciados fatores que ressaltam a fragmentação (visões epistemológicas, preferências metodológicas e distanciamento entre os autores). Finalmente, buscou-se provocar a reflexão quanto às oportunidades oferecidas pelo intercâmbio entre áreas para a evolução do conhecimento. PALAVRAS-CHAVE

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“…A number of commentators are now questioning the approaches taken in studying management (Carroll and Gillen 1987;Whitley 1984a;1984b). Reed (1984:279) calls for 'a substantial reconsideration of the conceptual equipment through which management on a theoretical, methodological and empirical level is to be understood'.…”

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Exploring metaphor as an alternative marketing language

Fillis

Rentschler

2008

European Business Review

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ABSTRACT:Purpose -The main aim of this paper is to stimulate more relevant and critical ideas about marketing and the wider management field by exploring the actual and potential contribution of metaphor to marketing theory and practice. The subsequent connections made can help contribute towards understanding and coping with the theory/practice gap. Methodology/Approach -To date, the majority of metaphor application has tended to be literal and surface-level rather than theoretically grounded. This paper interrogates the literature surrounding metaphor in marketing and management fields, while also examining the contribution of other areas such as art. The paper constructs and debates the conceptual notion of the marketer as an artist. Research Limitations/Implications -Incorporation of theoretically grounded metaphors into marketing theory can help develop a form of marketing which is capable of dealing with ambiguity, chaotic market conditions, creative thinking and practice. Originality/Value of paper -Adoption of a metaphorical approach to marketing research helps to instil a critical and creative ethos in the research process. Marketers are concerned with identification and exploitation of opportunities. Metaphor assists in the process by enhancing visualisation of these future directions. We live out our lives to a large degree through the making of metaphorical connections. We should therefore embrace more qualitative, creative associations in marketing theory, as well as practice.

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The Fragmented State of Management Studies: Reasons and Consequences

Cited by 196 publications

References 33 publications

Exploring power assumptions in the leadership and management debate

Exploring power assumptions in the leadership and management debate

Fragmentação do conhecimento científico em administração: uma análise crítica

Exploring metaphor as an alternative marketing language

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