Seymour, D; Crook, D and Rooke, J (1997) The role of theory in construction management: A call for debate. Construction Management and Economics, 15(1), pp. 117-119. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
We raise a number of questions concerning the theoretical basis of construction management, and enquire into the nature of construction management theory. We highlight the dominant research paradigm in construction management, and call for attention to be paid to alternative research paradigms. We call for a scholarly debate to investigate these issues.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | interpretive paradigms; management research; management theory; rationalist paradigm; research paradigms |
| Index terms: | management theory, management research, interpretive paradigm, paradigm |
| Subjects: | education and knowledge transfer, management, research design and methodology |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 CTA |
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