Too much theory, not enough understanding
Author: Schmenner, Roger W. ; Van Wassenhove, Luk N. ; Ketokivi, Mikko ; Heyl, Jeff ; Lusch, Robert F.INSEAD Area: Technology and Operations ManagementIn: Journal of Operations Management, vol. 27, no. 5, October 2009 Language: EnglishDescription: p. 339-343.Type of document: INSEAD ArticleNote: Please ask us for this itemAbstract: This essay and the following commentaries address the use of theory in operations management. While much is said about theory in the typical journal article, theory, as science defines it, is not at the center ofmuch of our research. The discipline had fallen into some bad habits. This essay and its commentaries appeal for more attention to what theory can mean for our understanding of operations management| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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This essay and the following commentaries address the use of theory in operations management. While much is said about theory in the typical journal article, theory, as science defines it, is not at the center ofmuch of our research. The discipline had fallen into some bad habits. This essay and its commentaries appeal for more attention to what theory can mean for our understanding of operations management
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