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A critical rationalist approach to organizational learning : Testing the theories held by managers

Year: 2011

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: : The common wisdom is that Popper's critical rationalism, a method aimed at knowledge validation through falsification of theories, is inadequate for managers in organizations. This study falsifies this argument in three phases: first, it specifies the obstructers that prevent the method from being employed; second, the critical rationalist method is adapted for strategic management purposes; last, the method and the hypotheses are tested via action research. Conclusions are that once the obstructers are omitted the method is applicable and effective.

Source: University of Twente Research Information

Authors: Doron Faran, Fons Wijnhoven

Language: English

Topic: Organizational Learning and Leadership

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2124255617

FWCI: 4.8

Cites: 25

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10