Enhancing theorizing in purchasing and supply management through middle-range theories
Book chapter, 2022
With this chapter we present middle-range theory (MRT) as a promising way of both specifying what theory is in the context of purchasing and supply management (PSM), and how these theories come about, that is, theorizing. MRT derives from specific practical problems and pertains to a local setting but can, due to its modifiable feature, be transferred to other industrial sectors than the one being investigated.
Scholarship of integration/application
Middle-range theory
Theorizing
Guiding principles.
Engaged scholarship
Author
Jenny Backstrand
Jönköping University
Arni Halldorsson
Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Service Management and Logistics
Handbook of theories for purchasing, supply chain and management research
80-93
9781839104497 (ISBN)
Action Lab – a team learning methodology integrating generations of learners
VINNOVA (2021-04090), 2022-01-01 -- 2024-06-30.
Subject Categories
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Philosophy
Social Anthropology
Business Administration
Areas of Advance
Production
Driving Forces
Innovation and entrepreneurship
DOI
10.4337/9781839104503.00010