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GENERATING RESEARCH QUESTIONS THROUGH PROBLEMATIZATION

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Mats Alvesson *
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Jörgen Sandberg
DOI:10.5465/AMR.2011.59330882delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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It is increasingly recognized that what makes a theory interesting and influential is that it challenges our assumptions in some significant way. However, established ways for arriving at research questions mean spotting or constructing gaps in existing theories rather than challenging their assumptions. We propose problematization as a methodology for identifying and challenging assumptions underlying existing literature and, based on that, formulating research questions that are likely to lead to more influential theories.
Keywords:
ORGANIZATION
CONSTRUCTION
KNOWLEDGE
IDENTITY
CULTURE
SUBJECTIVITY
REFLECTIONS
REFLEXIVITY
RELEVANCE
STRATEGY

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Academy of Management Review cover
Academy of Management Review
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lund university
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University of Queensland
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