Metatheories in Management Studies: Reflections upon Individualism, Holism, and Systemism
Journal
M@n@gement (Elektronische Zeitschrift)
ISSN
1286-4892
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
Three metatheoretical positions, known as individualism, holism, and systemism, are salient in management research programs. The world views of individualism and holism in particular are a matter of controversy between social scientists, leading to serious shortcomings in the prevailing research programs. As we argue in this paper, neither view is adequate. A cogent alternative to both is systemism, which integrates the valuable insights of individualism and holism without their drawbacks. The paper illustrates the specific implications of each of these world views for knowledge management research
Language
English
Keywords
Wissenschaftstheorie
Theory of Science
Individualismus
Individualism
Holismus
Holism
Systemismus
Systemism
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
DMSP Research Center
Publisher place
Paris
Volume
10
Number
3
Start page
49
End page
69
Pages
21
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
41433
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