Methodology for Creating Business Knowledge

By Ingeman Arbnor and Björn Bjerke

Book Overview

This comprehensive volume describes and compares three different methodological approaches for gaining business knowledge: the analytical approach, the systems approach, and the actor′s approach. It then examines the consequences of using each approach in various practical and theoretical situations. Exploring the links between the ultimate presumptions--the basic methodological approach--various techniques employed, and the field of study itself, Methodology for Creating Business Knowledge provides a complete analysis of this expansive area. Techniques discussed include historical studies, case studies, dialogues, language development, collecting data, measurement, controlling reliability, and validation. Numerous examples and illustrations are used throughout the book. Long a best-seller in Scandinavia, this volume will be of particular interest to advanced students and academics in the fields of organizational studies, management, and research methodology. Business consultants and professionals with a focus on knowledge as a competitive necessity will also find the volume to be an excellent resource.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761904506
• ISBN13: 9780761904502
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.5" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

An excellent book on methodology

I am happy that the third edition of this excellent book is out. This new edition contains several new cases, new and excellent figures, an appendix (which in itself is a good summary of theories of science of relevance here), a glossary, a list of suggested further readings, and furthermore the book has got it's own website for business knowledge. I will be happy to use the book in my progress as knowledge creator.

For your thesis work.

A bit complex in the beginning but it covers a lot of material. A complete guide to the three main methodologies.